What is Vietnam's "Khối Nghỉ Hè" Chaos About?

Summer has arrived, and like a natural reflex, the Vietnamese “khối nghỉ hè” (summer break squad) has officially "deployed." No drums or fanfare needed - the appearance of these squad members usually begins with strange sounds in the house, suspicious silence, or echoing laughter...

From TikTok to Facebook, from hilarious clips to situations that make you laugh and cry simultaneously, this term has become the hottest keyword of summer 2025. But what exactly is Vietnam's summer break squad that has the entire online community buzzing? From its origins to real-life impacts on family life, let's explore this unique cultural phenomenon and discover more fascinating insights with CHUS.

What is Khối Nghỉ Hè (Summer Break Squad)?

1. Defining the Concept

Summer break squad is a popular social media term referring to children during their summer vacation, typically students from kindergarten to elementary school. The word "squad" here implies a collective group - a large number of little ones who share the common trait of being on summer break and frequently creating unexpected, mischievous situations that give adults headaches.

Simply put, the summer break squad is an innocent, numerous force that operates without any standards except inner energy and sudden inspiration. When they gather, the first thing that happens is chaos, followed potentially by sleepless nights, lost items, or lost composure.

The definition of khoi nghi he revolves around carefree souls

2. Characteristics of the Summer Break Squad

They have no uniforms, no discipline, but possess the ability to bend every rule.

Summer break squad members typically possess:

• Abundant energy accumulated after 9 months of studying
• Unlimited creativity, especially in "let's just try this" situations
• Nearly absolute free time
• Chaos-creating skills that upgrade with each vacation day

The biggest common trait: always making adults exclaim "Unbelievable!

Summer break squad and times they made adults freeze (Image: Internet)

Origins and Spread of Vietnam's Summer Break Squad

Actually, the summer break squad isn't a new invention. Children on summer break running around and being mischievous has always been the case. But the name, the way of calling it, and how the internet breathed life into this phenomenon - that's what made it legendary.

Around 2024, this demographic was called "búp măng ngon" (cute little ones), but after the national concert event, "summer break squad" was officially born. During this time, veteran unit participated in parades, and many people commented comparing the elderly veteran squads to the "retirement squad," asserting they weren't afraid of anyone except the summer break squad. The viral phrase "summer break squad" officially developed from there.

Summer break squad emerged from the national concert event though... not really related (Screenshot)

(Caption on the image: The veteran unit now only fears the "summer break squad")

Subsequently, the summer break squad term began trending on TikTok at the beginning of summer 2025, when parents started sharing videos capturing their children's "achievements" during summer vacation. From simple clips recording children's mischief, this term quickly spread across all social media platforms.

Khối nghỉ hè and khối nghỉ hưu became two forces creating powerful viral reach (Screenshot)

Among these, one of the most famous sub-trends was “khối nghỉ hưu gặp khối nghỉ hè” ( "retirement squad meets summer break squad" describing hilarious situations when grandchildren return to the countryside for summer vacation and "face off" with grandparents. These videos typically attract millions of views and shares, creating a powerful viral wave.

Why Has Vietnam's Summer Break Squad Become So Popular?

1. Empathy from Those Directly Involved

One easily noticeable thing is that the summer break squad isn't an unfamiliar concept. It's so relatable that... everyone is connected to it. For parents, it's helpless laughter when seeing children turn the living room into a mini water park. For grandparents, it's an interesting meeting of generations whenever grandchildren return to the countryside for summer break. For the online community, it's those tragicomic, familiar, and strangely endearing situations.

The high representativeness and authenticity of this phenomenon created a powerful wave of empathy. Viewers don't just find entertainment but also see themselves—whether as someone who once caused summer chaos or someone currently helpless before the current "little army."

Retired grandparents helpless when grandchildren are on summer break (Screenshot)

2. Highly Entertaining Content, Easy to Go Viral

Children are always the "main characters" of many compelling stories. When properly "unleashed" during long vacations, they become endless inspiration for interesting content: mischievous but innocent, destructive but creative, surprising but never malicious.

Clips tagged #khoinghihe usually don't need elaborate staging—just moments of children climbing on top of cabinets, talking to cats like best friends, or giving philosophical "impact statements" after breaking something. This naturalness creates a sense of familiarity and attraction, helping content spread easily.

Summer break squad became a strongly followed keyword (Screenshot)

3. Recreating a "Very Real" Vietnamese Summer

Every year when summer arrives, stories revolving around "who's watching the kids?" or "how to keep the house peaceful for 3 months?" become hot topics. The summer break squad suddenly becoming a phenomenon is simply... perfectly timed. It accurately reflects society's concerns—and lightens them with laughter.

By gathering all those unnamed things into one concept—"summer break squad"—the online community helped each other name reality with a witty term, making it easier to breathe and more endearing.

Summer break without causing chaos - how would that be childhood? (Screenshot)

Funny Images from Vietnam's "Summer Break Squads"

Bread cart, summer break squad and boom:

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Summer break squad taking mud baths several times daily:

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Everyone must admit defeat..

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Summer Break Squad: Have Fun, But Don't Overdo It

There's no denying that Vietnam's summer break squad has brought the online community a vibrant summer full of laughter. However, behind those funny videos is a reality less discussed—the very real responsibility of families in accompanying and raising children throughout the vacation.

1. Don't Let Freedom Become... Self-Worry

Summer break is when children need to breathe, but that doesn't mean all frameworks disappear. A few gentle rules will help children feel safe, while parents suffer less... heart attacks. Send children to the countryside with grandparents, but don't let grandparents "spoil" grandchildren excessively!

The summer break squad smashed the TV, leaving the whole family in disarray (Screenshot)

2. Summer Isn't a Makeup Exam

Dense tutoring schedules can turn summer into a "mini academic year." Let children learn by running, jumping, exploring, and even falling without point deductions. Sometimes what children need isn't a controller, but a playmate. Shared laughter is more valuable than ten scoldings.

3. Every Mischief is a Message

Instead of "going crazy," observe what need lies behind that mischief—curiosity, attention, or simply wanting fun. Children always have reasons, even if those reasons might knock over the entire flower pot.

4. Summer is Time for Beautiful Memories

Time doesn't return, so don't turn summer into a "who's babysitting" equation. A fulfilled childhood doesn't need much money, just enough joyful experiences with friends and beloved grandparents and parents.

Let children fully embrace summer (Image: Internet)

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Conclusion

Vietnam's summer break squad is the clearest mirror reflecting life energy, imagination, and unanswered questions of childhood. The mischievous antics sometimes shock adults but also remind us of a time when we were carefree, dreaming without reason.

It also makes us realize that summer isn't about adding another class, but a place where memories begin. Like a small gift, a craft activity, a family moment creating together. This is also what CHUS always hopes to spread through our interesting products.

Continue following CHUS to stay updated on interesting lifestyle news and Vietnamese gifts for all ages!

Question & Answer

• What is “khối nghỉ hè” and why is it trending on social media?
  “Khối nghỉ hè” is a humorous term for kids on summer break, known for their endless energy and mischief. It went viral on TikTok and Facebook due to its relatable and funny content.
• Why do many parents feel overwhelmed during their kids’ summer break?
  Kids have lots of free time and energy but often lack structured activities. Without planning, summer break can turn into a daily struggle for families.
• Should children attend extra classes during summer break?
  Not necessarily. Summer should be a time for rest, exploration, and learning through real-life experiences. Light enrichment activities are fine, but it shouldn’t feel like a third school term.
• How can kids balance learning and play during summer break?
  Parents can integrate crafts, outdoor exploration, or daily reading sessions. These methods help kids learn effortlessly while having fun.