


Science, Technology and Sustainability
”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!