Summer Camps & Language Clubs in Finland
Summer Language Camps in Finland
Fun language immersion summer camps in Finland for kids and youths. Often the main languages are English and Finnish, but some camps offer a variety of languages.
Linguajoy Summer Camps 2024
Each summer Linguajoy Language Clubs arranges international language summer camps in Helsinki, with English lessons, outdoor activities, creative arts and science projects, cooking, drama, games and music. The camps feature English as the main language but also introduce a new language every day, such as Mandarin Chinese, French, German and Spanish. You can be a beginner or a native in English, but also manage well speaking Finnish. The 2023 camps are over, but 2024 will be similar; the schedule included 4 camps for kids aged 6-12, lasting from 4-5 days throughout June. Come back for 2024! Visit linguajoy.fi/en/camp/ for info.
Phone: 041 319 6675
Web: www.linguajoy.fi
Facebook: www.facebook.com/linguajoy/
Address: Heikkiläntie 2, 5th floor, 00210 Helsinki
Jyväskylä University - Summer 2024
Intensive summer course in Finnish language and culture
Each July you can learn Finnish language and experience Finnish culture for almost 3 weeks in Jyväskylä!
In Summer 2024 the course takes place July 1st to July 19th. Registration ends May 18th 2024
The course includes an ≈75-hour teaching programme and ≈40-hour cultural programme. The course is open to anyone over age 18. Language teaching is organized in skill level groups ranging from beginners to advanced (A0-C1). Language lessons take place during the day, with the free time programme offering sauna, evenings around an open fire, trips to the beautiful nature, visits to nearby cities and more. A rewarding journey into Finnish language and culture!
2024 Course Information: kesayo.jyu.fi
Sports & Nature Camps in Finland
Fun and adventurous sports & nature camps in Finland for kids and youths. Usually the main language is English with Finnish as the second language.
Wild About Lapland 2024
Each July Wild About Lapland holds an Active Learning Camp in Rovaniemi, Lapland, for kids and youths aged 12-16. Participants learn and practice English in a memorable way, as well as learning about climate change, nature, history, the basics of bushcraft, fire starting skills, and other nature-based handicrafts. Discover the Arctic and learn from nature in a respectful community!
The 2024 camp will be similar to 2023's, which included 6 nights in the Nature Centre, day trips, nature activities and healthy meals. English language 24/7 with professional English and Finnish staff. Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
Info: Active Learning Camps
Phone: +358 40 568 8570
Web: wildaboutlapland.com
Facebook: facebook.com/wildaboutlapland/
Address: Kansankatu 14, 96100 Rovaniemi
BFS Junior Football Camps in Helsinki 2024
British Football School runs 5-day soccer training camps in Helsinki for children aged 8-13 (playing in two groups, 8-10 and 11-13). The camps are fun and creative, delivered by fully qualified coaches, and designed to develop individual football skills and encourage positive interaction and teamwork in a safe, friendly English-speaking environment. Participants play games, learn technical information, and practice their new skills - and make new friends! The training sessions incorporate fun, fast moving games that enable your child to enjoy the ultimate football camp experience, and BFS welcomes all players at all skill levels.
Partcipants can attend for single days or the complete non-residential 5-day camps.
All 5-day participants receive a BFS football kit of shirt, shorts and socks!
Dates: Please check website for latest camp dates
Venue: International School of Helsinki, Selkämerenpuisto Map
Info & Sign-up: britishfootballschool.com
Telegram/Viber/WhatsApp: +40 799 686 835
MoovKids Sports and Karate Camps 2024
MoovKids Summer Camps emphasise physical movement, development and wellbeing. Professionally run, great fun! All camps are 9:00-16:00 each day, including healthy meals/snacks. The next camps will be held in June-July 2024.
Summer Sports Camp Ages 4-7
The most popular camp, including a variety of indoor and outdoor sports and activities using a wide range of equipment. Skill-focused coordination activities are incorporated into all sessions to improve coordination, flexibility and fitness.
Karate Camp Ages 9-15
Basic karate punches, blocks, stances and kicks are taught, and a variety of games and other sporting activities are interwoven into the karate camp days. Children are in level-appropriate groups.
Gym/Karate Camp Ages 7-10
A wide variety of movement activities that build coordination and physical self-confidence, as well as providing cognitive benefits. Children benefit both physically and academically while learning and having fun!
Web: moovkids.fi/camps
Facebook: facebook.com/moovkidscom
Address: Finnoonlaaksontie 7, 02270 Espoo, 2nd floor Map
Tel: 050 576 3492
Winter Events in Finland
Jyväskylä University - Winter 2025
Intensive winter course in Finnish language and culture
Each Winter you can learn Finnish language and experience Finnish culture for 10 days in Jyväskylä! The next course will take place in January - February 2025.
The course includes an ≈40-hour teaching programme and ≈15-hour cultural programme. The course is open to anyone over age 18. Language teaching is organized in skill level groups ranging from little skills to upper intermediate (A1-B2). Language lessons take place during the day, with the free time programme offering sauna, evenings around an open fire, winter activities (maybe ice swimming!), visits to nearby cities and more. A rewarding journey into Finnish language and culture!
2025 Course Information: kesayo.jyu.fi
Detailed timetable will be published in September 2024.
Language Clubs in Finland
Gaining in popularity are 'language clubs', both online and in-person, which imbue enthusiasm for language and cultural learning.
Linguajoy Language Clubs
Fun language courses for children and adults! Children aged 2 to 14 can learn Finnish, English, Swedish, Russian, German, Italian, Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese. With native teachers and a multi-sensory curriculum, students genuinely explore and learn languages through games, arts, science, music, movement, and drama. Children's courses are held at daycares, primary schools, community houses, the Linguajoy language centre, as well as Online / Live!
Adults' courses with a focus on Travelling the World with Confidence are also available at the Linguajoy language centre, as well as Online / Live. Finnish, Italian, Spanish, French, English, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Swedish.
Phone: 041 319 6675
Web: www.linguajoy.fi
Facebook: facebook.com/linguajoy/
Address: Heikkiläntie 2, 5th floor, 00210 Helsinki
Language Clubhouse
Inspiring teachers, families, and children that learning together is fun! Language Clubhouse offers after-school English Clubs for children aged 4-10, teaching young learners English as an additional language. The clubs instil a spark for language and cultural learning, building self-confidence and a sense of belonging. The digital learning resource is easily accessible on any device, with a well-designed clear method, pre-curated materials, structured lesson plans, and ready to use digital learning materials.
Language Clubhouse's philosophy is that the younger you start learning new languages, the more positive outcomes in future learning. Learning an additional language through play is fun and easy!
Language Clubhouse's online program is certified by Education Alliance Finland. Welcome to a free lesson!
Phone: Becky Luoma +358 40 911 4110
Web: clubs.language-clubhouse.com
Facebook: facebook.com/langclubhouse/
Address: Louhelantie 5, 60420 Seinäjoki
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