Tracing a better life

We are a holistic wellbeing centre.

Children and youth at the core of our operations

At the core of Piispala’s operations, there are children and young people. Our expertise in working with children and young people is based on the implementation of common pedagogical approaches and values of Finnish Youth Centres. Our operation objective is to support the growth of children and young people by strengthening their participation and community spirits. Our operation also sees the importance of promoting the internationalization of children and young people as well as delivering the values of sustainable development. Activities with children and young people are conducted on the basis of experiential learning method and youth-centred instruction model. During instructed activities, we emphasize interaction skills and reflection on activities which allow for deeper learning. Our safe, competent and versatile operating environment is designed for children and young people in particular.

 

In Piispala, we offer a wide range of activities for different kinds of groups, for example, one-day trip for kindergarten children, school camps, confirmation camps, Nuotta social inclusion trainings, sports camps and associations’ summer camps. All our activities and services happen in the same area with safe and natural surroundings.

In our wellbeing-promoting environment, children and young people are possible to have activities which encourage their participation. We also enable internationalization at home in the region and promote the internationalization of children and young people through exchange programmes. We cultivate the team spirit of groups and school classes, offer opportunities to experience success, support the growth through adventure and experiences, lead the way for humanity, tolerance and sustainable development, and help individuals find their own places in the group. We improve individuals’ abilities to identify their strengths and give our full supports to them towards a good life.

Camp schools

Camp schools

The primary goal of our camp schools is to promote the team spirit, correspondingly, we emphasize the participation, healthy life habits and responsibilities for self, others and neighborhood in our programmes. We’re sure you will have a pleasant stay at us!
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Nuotta-coaching

Nuotta-coaching

Nuotta-coaching, intended for young people who are in particular need of supports, is a kind of intensive coaching in the form of camp, where young people are encountered honestly and holistically through joint and functional activities.
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International activities

International activities

International activities are part of core missions as a youth centre. Our international activities are based particularly on network cooperation at regional, national and European level.
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Organizations and youth work

Organizations and youth work

Our services and environment are ideal for youth activities of organizations and associations: camps, orientation training lessons, day or weekend events, all are possible at us!
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