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. English is the primary language but you can also choose the Finnish Track in order to boost your child’s proficiency in Finnish. Each day, the camp consists of English (or Finnish) lessons, immersive foreign language workshops, outdoor activities, games, a delicious lunch, music, art and science projects. A new language is introduced every day, such as Mandarin Chinese, French, German and Spanish. You can be a beginner or native in English, but also manage well speaking Finnish. Daily supervised educational program and teaching 9:00-15:00, with nanny service 8:30-9:00 and 15:00-16:00.
The 2024 schedule includes six 5-day camps throughout June and July. Recommended for ages 6-13, but kids of all ages are welcome! Visit Summer Camps 2024 for info.
Phone: 041 319 6675
Web: www.linguajoy.fi
Facebook: www.facebook.com/linguajoy/
Address: Heikkiläntie 2A, 5th floor, 00210 Helsinki

Jyväskylä University - Summer 2025

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!
The Summer 2025 course will be similar to 2024's, including a ≈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!
Course Information: kesayo.jyu.fi
Course fee does not include accommodation.

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.

BFS Junior Football Camps in Helsinki 2024

British Football School runs 5-day soccer training camps in Helsinki for children aged 6-13. 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 2025

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 2025.
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 January 27th - February 5th 2025.
The course includes a 48-teaching-hour (á 45 min) Finnish language teaching programme, a minimum of 10 hours' cultural programme, plus additional cultural activities! 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
Course fee does not include accommodation.

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 2A, 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

Related Links
Links to other sites are direct to the relevant page, where possible

• Language Training: Learning Finnish, Language schools and courses, Medical Finnish courses, Universities, Apps and online Finnish lessons
• Finnish Summer Universities: Each year in summer, and increasingly year-round online, 18 universities throughout Finland collaborate to provide an extensive range of Finnish language and other courses. Choose an institution from the list for current course info.
• A Fun Look at the Finnish Language provides some interesting Finnish phrases if you feel you are advanced enough!

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