July full of fun for young people – regardless of weather
The best summer holiday activities in Helsinki will continue in July with free and varied activities for young people around the city. These activities include events, camps, excursions and workshops.
Youth centres offer relaxed shared activities and a place for hanging out. You can also meet with youth workers every day, both about the city and at the Swimming Stadium.
Both the Swimming Stadium and the Kumpula Outdoor Swimming Pool offer free entry to young people with the Jässäri membership card. Free pop-up swimming schools will be held at beaches and outdoor swimming pools throughout the summer.
Youth summer cafés are a great way to spend a relaxed summer day with treats and activities designed by young people themselves.
Exercise and play
NutaFudis youth centre football is available in Kannelmäki, Myllypuro, Mellunkylä and Vuosaari. NutaFudis welcomes all young people to play football with youth workers. You can find more details on the Youth Helsinki website and on the youth centres’ own Instagram accounts.
The Savela Skate Park is also a great place to get some exercise and learn a new hobby. The skateboard container, run by summer workers, is open on weekdays from 11:00 to 17:30 (closed on 4 July). At the Pihlajamäki Youth Park’s freestyle park you can rent kick scooters, skateboards, BMX bikes, protective gear and helmets. All you need is a happy mood and a water bottle to enjoy this safe way of learning for beginners, the variety of guided activities on offer and the fun competitions.
If digital gaming is your thing this summer, welcome to Maunula Youth House’s flaming hot July gaming activities. From Monday to Friday between 13:00 and 20:00, young people will have supervised access to gaming computers, consoles and board games.
Hiking and workshops
How about an adventure workshop in Vartiosaari? The Environmental Activities Youth Work Unit will hold introduction days focusing on different adventure sports, such as canoeing and climbing, at the Stocka canoeing beach of Vartiosaari. No prior experience is needed – our instructors will help you get started. Adventure workshops will be held on Wed 9 July at 13:00–15:00 and 16:00–18:00, on Wed 16 July at 13:00–15:00 and 16:00–18:00, and Wed 23 July at 13:00–15:00 and 16:00–18:00. More information: The House of Adventure’s Instagram: @seikkailutalo
Summer activities are also available on Wednesdays 14:00–16:00 at Malminkartano Youth Centre. Donald Duck Day on 2 July – we read Donald Duck comics and make cartoons. Magnet workshop on 9 July – make your own fridge magnets. Photo frame workshop on 16 July – we decorate photo frames. Mobile phone photography workshop on 23 July, and a Back to School workshop on 30 July to decorate pencil cases.
If you’re going for coffee or brunch at the eco-café Raparperimeri, you’ll also find free activities for young people aged 12–25 on Wednesdays and Thursdays 15:00–17:00, ranging from handcrafts to learning ways of using natural materials. More information: Eco-café Raparperimeri’s Instagram: @caferaparperimeri
An exciting laser war breaks out in a labyrinth arena – Pitäjänmäki Youth Centre organises an excursion to Megazone on Tuesday 22 July. Departure from Pitäjänmäki Youth Centre at 13:00. Sign up: https://nuorten.hel.fi/tapahtuma/?event_id=helsinki:aglooz3gdu
Hanging out
Another great way to spend a relaxed summer day is just to come to the youth centre to hang out, play and make new friends.
The youth centre skateboard container in Kontula Skate Park invites youngsters to join in from Monday to Friday 13:00–19:00. Come by to enjoy the fun activities together: learning the basics of skateboarding, crafts, graffiti, sports, music and different theme days. More information: Kontula Youth Activity Centre Luuppi’s Instagram @luuppinuta
Summer activities at Malmi Youth Centre offer young people a range of fun events, short courses, basketball games and cooking sessions. The youth centre is open on weekdays for 9–12-year-olds from 13:00 to 16:00 and for young people aged 13 and over from 16:45 to 20:00.
The Malminkartano Youth Centre also offers a place to hang out and watch films and cook together, and we organise outings. Children’s time is from 14:00 to 16:00 and teens’ turn is from 17:00 to 20:30.
In July, the Pikku Huopalahti Youth Centre is open from Wednesday to Friday 15:00–21:00. Welcome to chill out at the youth centre and, weather permitting, at Pikku Huopalahti Park. Every Wednesday, the park hosts a family picnic at 16:00–18:00, where you can play games and barbecue with your whole family.
Oodi Summer is for all young people between the ages of 11 and 25. If the youth centre in your area is closed, you can easily get to Oodi from anywhere in the city. The activities are available between 15:00 and 21:00 from Wednesday to Sunday.
July in Youth Helsinki is a time for hobbies, sports and having fun before school starts again. So join in any activities you’d like to try this summer – there’s still time to have the best summer holiday ever!
The Youth Helsinki website is always the best place to find summer tips for young people, handle registrations for outings and discover all the other information you need. The easiest way to keep up to date is to follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @nuorten.helsinki