HarrastusLaturi calender (Hobbies for children and youth!) gathers free and low-threshold hobbies for different ages. There are about 200 diverse hobby groups available every week around Jyväskylä. Various sports as well as art and cultural hobbies.
Most of the groups are organised in connection with school days, either before or after the school day. There are no groups organised in connection with school days during school holidays or holidays. Separate holiday activities will be organised during schoolchildren's holidays, if necessary. Holiday activities are mainly carried out during weeks 42 and 9 and in June. Some of the groups require pre-registration. Registration and more information can be found in the HarrastusLaturi calender.
What does a low-threshold hobby mean?
A low-threshold hobby means that starting a hobby can be easy:
Participation does not require previous experience or own equipment. There may be a few exceptions, but they are explained immediately in the information of the hobby group.
Hobbies are organized around Jyväskylä so that traveling is not an obstacle. For example, the easiest thing for many schoolchildren is to stay at their own school and do something right after the school day.
As a rule, hobby groups meet once a week, which means there is time for more hobbies or other free time.
For whom are the hobbies planned?
Hobbies are for everyone. The participant might be a beginner or already active in a hobby.
Who guides the hobbies?
Hobbies are guided by different instructors, for example, staff of youth facilities and schools, physical education instructors, instructors of sports clubs, and other associations.
Responsible instructors are over 18 years old.
Where are the hobbies located?
Many of the hobbies are operating in the facilities of the City of Jyväskylä, for example, schools, sports facilities, and youth facilities. You may also have hobbies elsewhere in Jyväskylä. Activities organized at the premises of associations and companies are also free of charge for participants.
Are the participants insured?
The City of Jyväskylä's group accident insurance is valid for all hobby activities organized by the city, also while transporting, even though the city has not organized the transportation. All hobbies listed in HarrastusLaturi are organized by the City of Jyväskylä.