Summer Camp – Week 2

SUMMER CAMP FINLAND

Day 8: Monday, 3.8.2026 – Nature & Wilderness Day

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 healthy breakfast.
• 9:00 – 12:00 – Morning activities: We will learn how to respect nature, follow camping etiquette, understand everyman’s rights & responsibilities, and discover the plants and animals. Learn what you can do to care for our environment.
• 12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch time
• 13:00 – 15:00 – Afternoon activities: How to survive in Finnish nature? Practical survival skills include, for example, a tent or shelter building, finding water & food and how to keep warm.
• 15:00 – 15:30 – Afternoon Snack
• 15:30 – 18:00 – Compass basics and map reading, orienteering challenge.
• 18:00 – Dinner: Back at camp, enjoy a tasty dinner
• 19:00 – 21:00 – Campfire: Sharing nature stories and fascinating myths of the Finnish forest spirits
• 20:30 – Evening snack: A cozy snack to wind down the adventure-filled day. Camp Diary: Share your highlights, funny moments or odd things you noticed in writing.
• 21:00 – Bedtime starts, preparing for the next day’s adventures.
• 22:00 – 07:00 – Quiet time: Restful sleep to recover from the day’s activities.

Day 9: Tuesday, 4.8.2026 – Expedition Day 3 – Helsinki Sightseeing & Suomenlinna Fortress

Schedule & Activities:

• 7:30 – 8:00 – Waking up for a fun and active camp day
• 8:00 – 8:45 – Breakfast: A hearty breakfast to prepare for a day of exploration and learning.
• 9:00 – Departure – Depart for Helsinki for a day of sightseeing, including the historic Suomenlinna Fortress.
• 12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch: Enjoy a special lunch in one of Helsinki’s charming eateries.
• Afternoon – Continue the tour of Suomenlinna Fortress, delving into its history and significance.
• 15:00 – 15:30 – Afternoon Snack: Snacks provided during the excursion.
• 18:00 – Return to Camp – Dinner back at camp, discussing the day’s adventures in Helsinki.
• 19:00 – 21:00 – Campfire: A gentle evening campfire to unwind after a busy day.
• 20:30 – Evening Snack: Snacks to round off the day. Camp Diary: Share your highlights, funny moments or odd things you noticed in writing.
• 21:00 – Bedtime for all, ensuring rest after the day’s excursions.
• 22:00 – 07:00 – Quiet Time: A quiet and restful night to recharge.

Day 10: Wednesday, 5.8.2026 – Water & Beach Activity Day

Schedule & Activities:

• 7:30 – 8:00 – Waking up for a fun and active camp day
• 8:00 – 8:45 – Breakfast: A refreshing start with plenty of options to energize for the day.
• 9:00 – 12:00 – Morning Activities: Water rescue skills workshop by the lake, teaching safety and rescue techniques.
• 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.
• 15:00 – 15:30 – Afternoon Snack: Energizing snacks to keep the campers hydrated and happy.
• 15:30 – 18:00 – Finnish Sauna School & Swimming: Experience the traditional Finnish sauna, followed by a refreshing swim in the lake.
• 18:00 – Dinner: A hearty meal back at the camp to share the day’s experiences.
• 19:00 – 21:00 – Campfire: Relaxing by the campfire, with songs and stories from the day.
• 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 11: Thursday, 6.8.2026 – Outdoors Fun & Games

Schedule & Activities:

• 8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast: A hearty breakfast to fuel the day’s adventures.
• 9:00 – 12:00 Morning activities: Traditional Outdoors Games and Team Building: Engaging in Finnish outdoor games like Mölkky and team-building activities to foster fellowship.
• 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch: A lunch that provides energy for the afternoon’s activities.
• 13:00 – 15:00 Afternoon activities: Canoeing Skills Workshop: Learn canoeing basics – paddling techniques, teamwork, steering and water safety. Practice on calm waters close to camp with instructors guiding.
• 15:00 – 15:30 Afternoon Snack: Sausages by the fire
• 15:30 – 18:00 Afternoon activities: Canoeing trip continues…
• 18:00 Dinner: A relaxing dinner to wind down the active day.
• Evening activities: Evening campfire with campers chosen program
• 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 Bed time: For a well-deserved rest.
• 22:00 – 07:00 Quiet time: Ensuring a peaceful environment for all campers.

Day 12: Friday, 7.8.2026 – Cartoons & Creative Writing

Schedule & Activities:

• 8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast: A wholesome start to inspire the imagination.
• 9:00 – 12:00 Morning Activities: Create your own cartoon character with name and personality
• 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch: A time for relaxation and refueling with a balanced meal.
• 13:00 – 15:00 Afternoon Activities: Make a short comic strip telling a funny or adventurous story
• 15:00 – 15:30 Afternoon Snack: Relaxed break with fruit and snacks.
• 15:30 – 17:00 Afternoon Activities: Present your work to the other campers
• 17:00 – 18:45 Sports session: Outdoor games
• 18:00 Dinner: Share the day’s highlights over dinner.
• Evening Activities: Campfire Story Night. Campers share stories, poems, or funny camp anecdotes around the fire.
• 20:30 Evening Snack: A light snack before heading to bed. Camp Diary: Share the day’s highlights, funny moments or odd things you noticed, in writing.
• 21:00 Bed Time: Time to rest after a day full of artistic expression.
• 22:00 – 07:00 Quiet Time: Ensuring a peaceful environment for all.

Day 13: Saturday, 8.8.2026 – Lupin Battle with Invasion Busters

Schedule & Activities:

• 8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast: Nutritious start to the day
• 9:00 -12:00 Workshop & Fieldwork: Discover what invasive species are and why they threaten our nature. Learn how to spot them, then head out on an adventurous hike to track and remove them.
• 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch time
• 13:00 – 15:00 Fieldwork Continued: Group tasks in designated areas. Team competition: which group clears the most effectively and carefully.
• 15:00 – 15:30 Afternoon Snack
• 15:30 – 17:00 Creative Writing Workshop: Turning the day’s learning into essays & posters about protecting biodiversity.
• 18:00 Dinner: A hearty meal at camp
• Evening Activities: Campfire: Discussion on the day’s efforts. Mission impossible or can your actions make a difference?
• 20:30 Evening Snack: Before heading to bed.
• 21:00 Bed Time: For a good night’s sleep.
• 22:00 – 07:00 Quiet Time: Quiet hours for rest and rejuvenation.

Day 14: Sunday, 9.8.2026 – Summer Camp Olympics

Schedule & Activities:

• • 7:30 – 8:00 Waking up for a fun and active camp day
• • 8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast: A vibrant breakfast to kickstart a day full of fun and games.
• • 9:00 – 12:00 Outdoor Games: A mix of chosen traditional Finnish and international games.
• • 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch: A delicious lunch that provides a break and refuels the campers.
• • 13:00 – 15:00 Outdoor Games: A mix of chosen traditional Finnish and international games.
• • 15:00 – 15:30 Afternoon Snack: Quick snacks to keep the energy up for the afternoon activities.
• • 15:30 – 18:00 Finishing the Olympics with the award ceremony and celebration of fair play and team spirit.
• • 18:00 Dinner
• • 19:00 – 21:00 Campfire: Celebrate the achievements of the day
• • 20:30 Evening Snack: Camp Diary: Share your highlights, funny moments or odd things you noticed in writing.
• • 21:00 Bedtime starts, as campers wind down from a stimulating day.
• • 22:00 – 07:00 Quiet Time: Ensuring a restful environment for all campers to recharge.

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.