SUMMER CAMP FINLAND
Day 0: Sunday, 26.7.2026 – Arrival
Schedule & Activities:
- Flexible check in throughout the day. No scheduled activities to accommodate long-distance arrivals. Please inform us regarding your arrival time and the need for airport transportation 3 days before arrival at the latest. The camp leader will be present on Sunday from 12:00.
- 12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch
- 13:00 – 15:00 – Alternative program suiting the group size. Outdoor activities & games, such as basketball, beach volleyball, frisbee golf etc.
- 15:00 – 15:30 – Afternoon snack
- 15:30 – 18:00 – Outdoor activities & games
- 18:00 – 18:45 – Dinner
- 19:00 – 20:30 – Relaxing time: Campers can settle in, unpack, play sports, board games or just socialize
- 20:30 – Evening snack: Light snacks together before bedtime.
- 21:00 – Evening chores and preparing for bedtime
- 22:00 – 07:00 – Quiet time: All campers should be in their rooms to ensure sufficient rest.
Day 1: Monday, 27.7.2026 – Finnish Culture, Habits & Delicacies
Schedule & Activities:
- 7:30 – 8:00 – Waking up for a fun and active camp day
- 8:00 – 8:45 – Breakfast: Start the day with a traditional Finnish breakfast.
- 9:00 – 12:00 – Camp Introduction & Rules: Overview of camp rules, safety guidelines and introductions.
- 12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch: Enjoy a meal featuring traditional Finnish ingredients.
- 13:00 – 15:00 – Introduction to Finland: Interactive session on Finnish culture, geography and language basics.
- 15:00 – 15:30 – Afternoon Snack break
- 15:30 – 17:00 – Finnish culture, habits, parties, and delicacies: Dive deeper into Finnish traditions through games, stories and tasting sessions. Dear to try salmiakki, the favorite delicacy for many Finns?
- 17:00 – 18:45 -Sports session: Basketball free throw contest
- 18:00 – Dinner: A hearty meal celebrating Finnish cuisine.
- 19:00 – 21:00 – Campfire: Reflecting the day’s happenings, storytelling, listening Finnish songs and bonding by the fire.
- 20:30 – Evening snack: Light snacks together before bedtime
- 21:00 – Evening chores and preparing for bedtime
- 22:00 – 07:00 – Quiet time: All campers should retire in their rooms to ensure sufficient rest
Day 2: Tuesday, 28.7.2026 – Sauna School with Water & Beach Activities
Schedule & Activities:
- 7:30 – 8:00 – Waking up for a fun and active camp day
- 8:00 – 8:45 – Breakfast: A refreshing start to energize the day
- 9:00 – 12:00 – Morning Activities: Water rescue skills workshop learning water safety and rescue techniques. Practicing with Life jackets and water safety skills with a rescue ring.
- 12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch: A nutritious lunch to keep the young bodies and minds well energized.
- 13:00 – 15:00 – Water Activities at the Lake: Canoeing, paddleboarding and swimming, with emphasis on fun, and safety of course.
- 15:00 – 15:30 – Afternoon Snack: Energizing snacks to keep the campers hydrated and happy.
- 15:30 – 17:00 – Finnish Sauna School with Swimming: Experience the traditional Finnish sauna, followed by a refreshing swim in the lake.
- 17:00 – 18:45 Sports session: Badminton
- 18:00 – Dinner: A hearty meal back at the camp restaurant
- 19:00 – 21:00 – Campfire: Relaxing by the campfire to share the day’s experiences.
- 20:30 – Evening Snack: A light snack before heading to bed. Camp Diary: Share your highlights, funny moments or odd things you noticed in writing.
- 21:00 – Bedtime begins for a well-deserved rest.
- 22:00 – 07:00 – Quiet Time: Ensuring a peaceful environment for all campers.
Day 3: Wednesday, 29.7.2026 – Expedition Day 1 – Science Center Heureka
Schedule & Activities:
- 7:30 – 8:00 – Waking up for a fun and active camp day
- 8:00 – 8:45 – Breakfast: Fuel up for a day of exploration and learning.
- 9:00 – 12:00 – Heureka Science Center Visit: Departure to Heureka, featuring interactive exhibits and scientific wonders.
- 12:00 – 12:45 – Science Lunch
- 13:00 – 14:00 – Continued Heureka Science Center Visit: Exploring more exhibits and participating in science shows.
- 14:00 – 17:00 – Visiting Fazer Experience – Fazer is all about meaningful Finnish food experiences, sweets and chocolate.
- 18:00 – Dinner: Dinner back at the camp.
- 19:00 – 21:00 – Campfire: Discussing the day’s discoveries and science.
- 20:30 – Evening snack: Light snacks together before bedtime. Camp Diary: Share your highlights, funny moments or odd things you noticed in writing.
- 21:00 – Evening chores and preparing for bedtime
- 22:00 – 07:00 – Quiet time: All campers should retire in their rooms to ensure sufficient rest.
Day 4: Thursday, 30.7.2026 – Be Creative! Music, Arts & Handcrafts
Schedule & Activities:
- 7:30 – 8:00 – Waking up for a fun and active camp day
- 8:00 – 8:45 – Breakfast: A morning meal to recharge the batteries
- 9:00 – 12:00 – Workshop: Dive into creative arts, exploring Finnish crafts and painting with natural ingredients.
- 12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch
- 13:00 – 15:00 – Workshop: Continue with arts and crafts, refining morning creations.
- 15:00 – 15:30 – Afternoon Snack: Energizing snacks to fuel creativity.
- 15:30 – 17:00 – Camp Eurovision Music Contest; Country teams will choose a song or create a short performance… Let the Eurovision song contest 2026 begin!
- 17:00 – 18:45 Sports session: Beach Volleyball
- 18:00 – Dinner: Gathering for dinner.
- 19:00 – 21:00 – Campfire: Session with discussions on the meaning of art. What does art mean to you? Can art change the world?
- 20:30 – Evening snack: Light snacks together before bedtime. Camp Diary: Share your highlights, funny moments or odd things you noticed in writing.
- 21:00 – Evening chores and preparing for bedtime
- 22:00 – 07:00 – Quiet time: All campers will go in their rooms to ensure sufficient rest.
Day 5: Friday, 31.7.2026 – Robotics & Tech Day
Schedule & Activities:
- 7:30 – 8:00 – Waking up for a fun and active camp day
- 8:00 – 8:45 – Breakfast: Starting the day with a breakfast that fuels the mind.
- 9:00 – 12:00 – Robotics Workshop: Engaging with robotics and technology through interactive workshops and hands-on learning experiences.
- 12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch: A nutritious lunch to keep young minds energized.
- 13:00 – 15:00 – Continued Robotics Workshop: Building, programming, and testing robots in team settings. Final Robotics Challenges: Teams present and compete with their robots in friendly competitions.
- 15:00 – 15:30 – Afternoon Snack: A break for snacks to keep creativity flowing.
- 15:30 – 17:00 – Sports session 1 – Hiking in the forest
- 17:00 – 17:45 – Sports session 2 – Group games & Play
- 18:00 – Dinner
- 19:00 – 21:00 – Campfire: A campfire, featuring discussions on technology, AI and the future.
- 20:30 – Evening Snack: A cozy end to a day full of innovation and learning. Camp Diary: Share your highlights, funny moments or odd things you noticed in writing.
- 21:00 – Bedtime starts, as campers wind down from a mentally stimulating day.
- 22:00 – 07:00 – Quiet Time: Ensuring a restful environment for all campers to recharge.
Day 6: Saturday, 1.8.2026 – Workshops
Schedule & Activities:
- 7:30 – 8:00 – Waking up for a fun and active camp day
- 8:00 – 8:45 – Breakfast: A wholesome breakfast with seasonal ingredients.
- 9:00 – 12:00 – Workshop: Introduction to Planetary Living – learning how our daily choices such as food, energy and transport affect the planet. What is a climate-friendly meal? Learning with interesting experiments and interactive discussions.
- 12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch: A meal highlighting local and plant-based Finnish ingredients.
- 13:00 – 15:00 – Eco-Challenge Games: Outdoor team challenges focusing on recycling, resource-saving and problem-solving in a playful way. What is your carbon footprint?
- 15:00 – 15:30 – Afternoon Snack: Seasonal fruits and healthy bites.
- 15:30 – 17:00 – Nature Connection Activities: Exploring the forest to learn about biodiversity, followed by creative crafts from natural and recycled materials.
- 17:00 – 18:45 Sports session: Table tennis
- 18:00 – Dinner: Can sustainable eating be delicious?
- 19:00 – 21:00 – Campfire: “Stories of the Planet” – sharing inspiring stories about global cultures living in harmony with nature.
- 20:30 – Evening snack: A snack to complement the creative day.
- 21:00 – Bedtime for campers, gearing up for the next day.
- 22:00 – 07:00 – Quiet time: Ensuring everyone gets a restful night.
Day 7: Sunday, 2.8.2026 – First Aid – Health & Safety
Schedule & Activities:
- 7:30 – 8:00 – Waking up for a fun and active camp day
- 8:00 – 8:45 – Breakfast: A nutritious start to a day of learning.
- 9:00 – 12:00 – Workshop: First aid training and health & safety education, including practical sessions on CPR and emergency response.
- 12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch: A meal to recharge and discuss morning learning experiences.
- 13:00 – 15:00 – Workshop: Continuation of first aid skills, focusing on outdoor safety.
- 15:00 – 15:30 – Afternoon Snack: Refreshments to keep energy levels up.
- 15:30 – 17:00 – Workshop: Hands-on practice with first aid scenarios, including role-playing and simulations.
- 17:00 – 18:45 Sports session: Frisbee Golf
- 18:00 – Dinner
- 19:00 – 21:00 – Campfire: Reflect on the day’s essential life-saving skills learned and sharing real life experiences, where first aid made a difference.
- 20:30 – Evening snack: A snack to complement the creative day. Camp Diary: Share your highlights, funny moments or odd things you noticed in writing.
- 21:00 – Bedtime for campers, gearing up for the next day.
- 22:00 – 07:00 – Quiet time: Ensuring everyone gets a restful night.
Note 1: All activities are subject to change based on weather conditions, availability and group preferences. Safety briefings and equipment are provided for all activities.
Note 2: English language studies are included in the daily program. There will be English studies every day. If there is need for private additional English studies, it can be arranged for extra price.
