”Living together, learning from each other”

The aim of School Camps in Finland is to learn more about co-operation and interpersonal skills and to increase environmental awareness.

Science, technology and sustainability -School Camp

Hosted by Riitta Juusenaho, PhD, Tampere Adult Education Center
location Ahlman Education and Service Center

day 1.

• Arrival and accommodation
• Tampere City tour by bus
• Visiting Särkänniemi Amusement park
• Campfire and barbecue

day 2.

• Basics of Finnish education:
  how Finnish education system differs from others?
• English lessons by Finnish teachers
• Nature retreat

days 3-4.

• Science and Technology in Finnish schools
• Nature Experience workshop (biology)
• Technology Experience workshop (math.tech.)
• Lab Experience workshop (chemistry, physics)
• Sustainable way of living in Finland (local food production, recycling, entrepreneurship education)
• Visiting Tampere University of Technology

day 5.

• Visiting Heureka! Science park (or visiting Hyytiälä Forestry Field Station)
• Outdoor activities (football, ball bouncer, Kin-ball)
• Campfire and barbecue

day 6.

• What did we learn while camping? 
  Self evaluation and camp documentation presented by the students
• Farewell dinner

day 7.

• Departure back home

All camps are all inclusive camps (accommodation, transportation, breakfast, lunch,dinner, evening snacks etc.)

A cruise to Stockholm or Tallinn can be added to all camps if wanted.

A visit to Lapland can be added to all camps if wanted. It will extend the camp by a few days.

All camps can be designed for different age groups!

The language of all camps is English!