Czech parents reflect on changing summer vacation routines for children

An article on eMimino.cz describes how many Czech families now struggle to find care for their children during the long summer break. With grandparents still working, limited availability of day camps, and parents occupied full‑time, children often stay at home, spending hours on mobile devices or watching films. The piece asks, “Co vlastně dělají děti celé léto, když rodiče musí do práce?” and notes that the free‑range outdoor play of previous generations has become rare.

A separate Czech Radio programme invites listeners to call in and share memories of their first independent holiday adventures – first trips to a grandparent’s house, camps, or nights spent in a tent. Hosted by Jarka Barboříková, the show highlights nostalgia for the outdoor freedom many recall from their own childhoods.