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The key component of the final assessment was traditionally conducted in the form of a quest. At each stage, prospective teachers were required to demonstrate their acquired knowledge and practical skills, including: designing activities aligned with the objectives of each period; planning and organizing events; conducting various games; teaching themed songs to children; leading flash mobs; creating paper crafts; providing emergency first aid; and more.

Each quest task simulated typical scenarios encountered by counselors during camp practice. 

"The quest not only allowed us to showcase our knowledge but also helped us feel like real counselors," shared one participant. "It was challenging, yet engaging and highly beneficial. I am now much more enthusiastic about the upcoming internship!"

Sofia Plotnichenko, another participant, remarked, "The quest was extremely useful because it helped us refresh our camp counseling skills in a fun and interactive way. Working as a team to solve the tasks improved our ability to remember procedures for handling various situations with children. Thank you for the engaging preparation!"

Teachers and quest station facilitators observed a high level of student engagement and noted the effective application of theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios. 

Additionally, the quest contributed to alleviating future counselors' anxiety before their internship, fostered teamwork, provided valuable feedback from mentors, and reinforced essential counseling competencies.

Amina Kudayeva, a school graduate, reflected, "It was helpful to reflect on my strengths and identify areas for improvement. At the same time, I gained confidence in the skills I have already mastered."