Support and activities for school-age children
Would you like to play basketball or cook together with others? Do you need help with your homework?
What we offer
We offer 7–15-year-olds in Havukoski support with schoolwork and guided activities for their free time. Taking part is free, and you can join many of the groups straight through your school.
Koripallo
At Kytöpuiston koulu and Rekolanmäen koulu you can play basketball in the afternoons – no prior skills needed. You can also train and compete in the new Pikku Kettu Basketball club under the guidance of top coaches. Pikku Kettu Basketball is the only free basketball club in Finland, and places are limited.
- Kytöpuiston koulu: years 2–3 boys Tue & Fri 14.00–15.15
- Year 2 girls Tue 15.20–16.40 and Thu 14.00–15.15
- Rekolanmäen koulu: years 1–3 boys Wed 14.00–15.00, girls Wed 15.00–16.00
ContactKalle Rissanen, Pikku-Kettu Basket coach, 040 554 3465
Jalkapallo
Come along to the after-school clubs, Nightfutis or break-time futsal! Taking part is free.
- Mon: Koivukylän koulu break-time futsal 11.30–12.15 · Kytöpuiston koulu club 14.00–15.00
- Tue: Kytöpuiston koulu break-time futsal 11.30–12.15
- Wed: Koivukylän koulu 11.30–12.15 · Kytöpuiston koulu club 15.00–16.00
- Fri: Kytöpuiston koulu break-time futsal 11.30–12.15
- Friday Night Football/Futsal 18.00–20.00 (summer at Sinelli-areena, winter at Havukosken koulu)
ContactKOIPS executive director Niko Koskela, 044 766 5811
Basketball and futsal workshops
In the after-school basketball and futsal workshops at the schools you can get moving, play as a team and spend time with friends. There is also room for new friendships, your own ideas and doing things together.
ContactSadiq Ahmed, sadiq.ahmed@kukunori.fi, 040 500 6016
Liikuntapajat (sports workshops)
In the sports workshops we try out different sports, play games, get moving and have fun together. The sports and activities vary according to what the young people are interested in and wish for.
ContactSadiq Ahmed, sadiq.ahmed@kukunori.fi, 040 500 6016
Tanssikerhot
Would you like to dance street dance, breaking or afrobeat? Dance classes are held at Rekolanmäen koulu and Rekolan koulu under the guidance of dance teachers. You can join through the schools, and taking part is free.
- Rekolanmäen koulu: afro dance years 1–3 Fri 14.00–15.00
- Rekolan koulu: breakdance years 1–3 Mon 14.00–15.00, years 3–6 Mon 15.00–16.00
Street dance classes – Just Dance Finland
A range of street dance styles taught by international professionals. No previous experience needed – everyone is welcome! Find the classes in the events calendar.
ContactMore info and sign-up: www.justdancefinland.com
Uintiryhmät
Free swimming and swimming lessons for daughters, mothers and girls from Havukoski at Korson uimahalli (swimming hall).
- Daughters and mothers, beginners: Sat 8.45–10.00
- Daughters and mothers advanced / girls’ group (ages 14–17): Sat 9.45–11.00
ContactSoilikki Viljanen, 0400 610 709
Cooking club for years 1–4
In the cooking club we practise the basics of cooking and baking together with others. We learn to use kitchen tools, to make simple dishes and baked goods, and to keep the kitchen tidy. Finally, we get to enjoy the food we have made ourselves together!
ContactTytti Villanen, tytti.villanen@kukunori.fi, 0400 234 006
Cooking club for years 6–9
In the cooking club we make delicious food and baked goods together with others. We try new recipes, explore the food cultures of different countries and plan together what to cook. We also learn kitchen skills and clean up together. Finally, we enjoy the treats we have made ourselves!
ContactTytti Villanen, tytti.villanen@kukunori.fi, 0400 234 006
Tyttökerhot (girls’ clubs)
The girls’ clubs give girls in years 1–6 the chance to spend time together, make new friends and do all kinds of fun things after the school day. The activities are planned together with the girls, based on their own ideas and wishes. The clubs meet in two age groups: years 1–2 and years 3–6.
ContactTytti Villanen, tytti.villanen@kukunori.fi, 0400 234 006
Musapajat – Bändikset (band workshops)
A wide range of band activities where young people get to play, make music together, and plan and develop the activities based on their own ideas.
ContactJarno Karjalainen, jarno.karjalainen@kukunori.fi, 050 355 5248
Sun Musa Rap – the basics of making music
A low-threshold music workshop where you get to know rap and making your own music, studio work, filming and video production. No previous experience needed to take part.
ContactSoilikki Viljanen, soilikki.viljanen@kukunori.fi, 0400 610 709
Hyvä fiilis -ryhmät
The Hyvä fiilis groups offer 12–16-year-olds extra support with everyday life, schoolwork and planning for the future. The groups provide a safe environment to gain experiences of success and to build a positive direction for the future. They are run in cooperation with the local secondary schools – ask us for more information.
ContactAnni Salovaara, anni.salovaara@aspa.fi, 040 773 1879
Hyvä fiilis -työpaja
Welcome to add some good vibes to your week! In the Hyvä fiilis workshop you can reflect on different wellbeing themes, alone or with a friend. A session’s theme might be, for example, social-media wellbeing, things that matter to you, friendship skills or emotions. You can come for a moment or stay longer.
- See the upcoming sessions in the calendar
ContactAnni Salovaara, anni.salovaara@aspa.fi, 040 773 1879
Välituntitoiminta
We run all kinds of activities during school breaks. See the schools’ break-time timetables for more!
ContactJarno Karjalainen 050 355 5248 · Sadiq Ahmed 040 500 6016
Who can join?
Our activities are open to all 7–15-year-olds in Havukoski. Come along just as you are!