Taking part in the camping are the schoolchildren who have distinguished themselves in study, organizational life, socio-political activities and do-good-thing movement.

A camping starting ceremony was held at the Songdowon International Children's Camp on Monday.

Prior to the ceremony the campers laid a floral basket and bouquets at the statues of President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il and made a bow to them.

Camping starting ceremonies were held at the Mangyongdae Children's Camp, the Sokam Children's Camp and other camps across the country.