Free-of-charge leisure activities continue in Helsinki’s comprehensive schools
The Finnish model for leisure activities has integrated leisure activities into the school day, making free-of-charge leisure activities available for pupils in grades 3–9 at all of Helsinki’s comprehensive schools. The activities will start on 2 September 2024 and continue throughout the school year.
The most popular leisure activities of children and young people are included in the selection for school year 2024–2025. Among the activities to keep you entertained in the afternoons are parkour, basketball, futsal, dance, gym, climbing, cheerleading, swimming, circus, cinema, theatre, visual arts, programming, game design, esports, cooking and activities with animals.
Check out the wide range of available activities on the Hobbies website at harrastukset.hel.fi/thefinnishmodel starting from 23 August 2024. You can also find information on the activity groups and registration on the schools’ websites. The activities are primarily intended for the pupils of the schools at which they are organised, but you can also sign up for activities organised at other schools.
Registration for activities opening soon
Registration for activity groups under the Finnish model for leisure activities are handled directly by the activity organisers. Registration will open on 26 August 2024 at 12:00. The activity groups will be filled on a first come, first served basis. If you need to cancel your registration, please contact the activity organiser without delay.
Sign up for some fun activities and bring your friends along, too!