Anniversary of the camp: 1,800 young fire heroes in Tannenhausen!

Anniversary of the camp: 1,800 young fire heroes in Tannenhausen!

Tannenhausen, Deutschland - in Tannenhausen, where the meadows are still fresh and the air is clear, around 1,800 young firefighters and their supervisors gathered on July 8, 2025 - after a five -year break, a camp of the East Frisian youth fire brigades will finally be held here. There are 1,600 children and adolescents as well as 110 supervisors, all of whom enjoy the joy and community of tent life. Despite a small rain shower, the atmosphere remains excellent, the warehouse manager Dirk Janssen emphasizes that the floor has stayed dry and the tent city is in full shine. In general, the tent camp seems like a good old friend who knocks on appearance again after years of standstill, which the participants visibly inspires.

The tent camp, which is organized by the district of Wittmund, is a meeting point for 85 youth fire brigades from all over East Frisia. There are activities to discover everywhere in the tent city: whether in a game of a burning ball or when tinkering folding chairs made of recycled hose material - boredom has no place here. The first big challenge, the night march, ensures the right measure of team spirit and adventure. The evening program also offers highlights with DJ Tristan, which ensures lively music. And during the breaks? A visit to the supply tent, which also serves as a "beer car" for non-alcoholic drinks, is particularly popular, as is the milk bar, where around 100 liters of milk are processed every day.

community and responsibility

The German youth fire brigade has over 356,000 members and works according to the principles of voluntariness and independence. Not only is celebration here, but also promoted: The training that these young people receive prepares for responsibility and teaches them to help others. Youth fire brigades are not just leisure activities, but an impulse for society. Valuable learning in dangerous situations and the right behavior in crises are also part of the program, which helps participants to strengthen self -confidence. Overall, the tent camp is a place where not only friendships are renewed, but also new gangs are linked.

The preparations for this camp were demanding: for a whole year, the organizers worked on logistics to perfectly prepare everything from fresh water to the communication systems. A comprehensive infrastructure is used, including a 400 square meter tent kitchen, which prepares several thousand meals every day. Security is also not neglected: the German Red Cross from Aurich is ready for emergencies.

insight into the camp world

If you are curious, you can come over during the day and get to know the life of young people together. But the parents and visitors have to deal with the youth fire brigades beforehand. The event also develops into a colorful hustle and bustle, in which waste separation and an environmentally conscious waste concept also play a role. Finally, several tons of garbage are expected in such a camp!

in Tannenhausen, where the warming community is in the foreground, the participants can enjoy the days off in a calm nature. As it should be in a tent camp, you learn to appreciate the challenges of camping life - instead of package holidays and wellness, the young people can expect a washing bowl full of real experiences and unforgettable adventure.

The tent camp that runs until July 12 is a real witchcraft - full of exciting stories and shared experiences that are passed on to the next generation.