”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.

Wilderness skills and Adventure -School Camp

Hosted by Riitta Juusenaho, PhD, Tampere Adult Education Center
location: Marttinen Youth center, City of Virrat

day 1.

• Arrival and accommodation in Marttinen Youth Centre
• Youth work in Finland, presentation
• canoeing and rescue skills
• Sauna and swimming
• Campfire and barbecue

day 2.

• Basics of Finnish education:
  how Finnish education system differs from others?
• English lessons by Finnish teachers
• Evening activities by Marttinen

day 3.

• School visits

days 4-5.

• Adventure camp:
  Visiting Helvetinjärvi Nationalpark
• Learning wilderness skills!
• Rock climbing, ice climbing, rope hanging, rowing, outdoor activities etc. etc.

day 6.

• What did we learn while camping?
• Self evaluation and camp documentation
• 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!