Camp sensation: Jardinghausen/Neubruchhausen wins overall victory!

Camp sensation: Jardinghausen/Neubruchhausen wins overall victory!

In Wagenfeld, where the tents were pitched on the site near the open-air stage for nine days, the 42nd District Youth Fire Brigade tent camp drew huge waves. Around 2,000 participants from 53 youth fire departments in the district as well as five guest fire departments from near and far, including one from France, gathered there. The big event, which offered a colorful program of competitions, workshops and communal experiences, was prepared with great commitment by the hosts from the Wagenfeld Volunteer Fire Department. Preparations were made for several months, the infrastructure was built and even a gigabit Internet connection was made possible, which Nordischnet provided.

The big award ceremony was the highlight of the camp, where the Jardinghausen/Neubruchhausen youth fire brigade was able to celebrate overall victory. This group showed excellent performance, particularly at the national competition, and secured first place, followed by Wachendorf and Dörrieloh. Organizers and participants drew positive conclusions about the event, which took place in a peaceful and happy atmosphere.

Competitions and workshops in full bloom

Participants had the opportunity to take part in competitions in various disciplines. Relay races, firefighting attacks, Indiaca and boat competitions were popular. What is particularly noteworthy is that the young people from the Dreye Fire Department encountered difficulties during the competition, but enjoyed the entire camp experience to the fullest.

Particular attention was also paid to the workshops, where creativity and creativity were required. With 40 suggestions, the workshop tent offered exciting opportunities, including making fire brigade stools, which introduced the young people not only to technology but also to social content such as teamwork and integration.

Community and support

A touching element was the wishing well, which was built by the Wagenfeld volunteer fire department. The coins collected go to the Löwenherz children's hospice. This is a testament to the social responsibility of the fire department and the sense of community that came to life during the camp. The participants helped with joint work such as cleaning the sanitary facilities and washing dishes, which involved around 2,000 portions per day.

A gastronomic offering with a kiosk, drinks stands and snack bars ensured that no one had to go hungry - an important detail, especially with the many activities that required a good sense of team spirit. The Wagenfeld volunteer fire department also shined with hand-made wooden seating sets.

Outlook for 2026

The anticipation for the next camp in 2026, which will take place in Bruchhausen-Vilsen, is already noticeable. Bernd Bormann will act as patron and the preparations will certainly require a lot of commitment and commitment once again.

The creative game ideas that Christian Patzelt developed for the youth fire department could also be used in these events in the future. They not only promote cooperation, but also support the young people's firefighting training and give the camps a special impetus.

Overall, the camp looks back on a successful and lively time, which not only strengthened the solidarity among the youth fire brigades, but also offered unforgettable memories for the participants. The organizers and helpers did their best to make the camp a special experience, which was a complete success.

For further insight into what is happening, you can access the reports District newspaper and Weser courier read and get exciting ideas for games from the Fire department magazine discover.