Recreational activities for young people

Vantaa’s youth services have five studios where you can record music. The studios are equipped with professional software and tools. For more information, contact the personnel of youth centres or Vernissa. 

Vernissa

At the recording studio of Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, you can learn recording and making your own music. Equipped with high-quality recording equipment, Vernissa’s studio provides a good setting for recording music, for example, rap. More information and recording session reservations: Tuomas Närvä, +358 40 186 7362, tuomas.narva@vantaa.fi 

Hakunila

To use the rap music studio of the Hakunila Youth Centre, please contact the centre’s youth workers. 

A-Studio

The studio of the Myyrmäki Youth Centre is ideal for recording band music and rap music. To reserve the studio, please contact the instructor of music activities. 
More information and reservations: Tomi Mäkynen, +358 405837286, tomi.makynen@vantaa.fi.

Hiekkaharju (36) 

Hiekkaharju Youth Centre. To reserve the studio, please contact the centre’s youth workers. More information and reservations: 0503122079. 

Havukoski

Havukoski Youth Centre To reserve the studio, please contact the centre’s youth workers. 
Studio workshop Studiopaja #studio #musiikki. Fri at 16:00–18:00, Havukoski Youth Centre, age 13–17  7lk.-17v.

Vantaa's youth centres have gym facilities equipped with high-quality and versatile equipment. Young people can exercise during the youth centres’ opening hours. To use youth centre gyms, you must complete the gym training introduction course provided by the city's youth services. Ask your local youth centre for more information! 

• Hakunila Youth Centre 

• Havukoski Youth Centre 

• Hiekkaharju Youth Centre 

• Kannisto Youth Centre 

• Länsimäki Youth Centre – Kulttuurikuntola KUKU 

• Martinlaakso Youth Centre 

• Mikkola Youth Centre 

• Myyrmäki Youth Centre 

Learn how to prepare food in a variety of ways and get to know different food cultures. The activities are as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible. 

• Cooking club Kokkis #kokkaus. Thu at 15:00–19:00, Hakunila Youth Centre, age 10–17 

• Cooking club Kokkis #kokkaus. Fri at 17:00–19:00, Länsimäki Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Cooking club Kokkis #kokkailu. Mon at 16:00–17:30, Korso Youth Centre, age 10–12 Note! Room for five people. To sign up, call Aino, tel. 050 312 2081. 

• Cooking club Kokkis #kokkailu. Fri at 15:00–17:00, Mikkola Youth Centre, age 10–12 Note! For more information, please contact Nea, tel. 040 835 3374. 

• Cooking club Kokkis #kokkailu. Mon at 16:00–18:00, Havukoski Youth Centre, age 10–17 Note! Room for five people. New participants are prioritised. For more information, please contact our youth workers at the Havukoski Youth Centre! 

• Cooking club Kokkis #kokkailu. Thu at 17:00–19:00, Myyrmäki Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Cooking club Kokkis #kokkailu. Fri at 19:00–21:00, Pähkinärinne Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Cooking club Paras keittiö #hyvveeruokoo. Fri at 16:00–18:00, Martinlaakso Youth Centre, age 10–15 

• Cooking club Junnu kokkis #kokkaus. Wed at 14:00–16:00, Kannisto Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Cooking club Nuorten kokkis #kokkaus. Thu at 17:00–19:00, Kivistö Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Cooking club Junnujen kokkis #kokkaus. Mon at 15:00–17:00, Hiekkaharju Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Cooking club Nuorten kokkis #kokkaus. Fri at 18:00–20:00, Hiekkaharju Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Cooking club Kokkis #kokkaus. Sat at 16:00–18:00, Tikkurila Youth Centre, age 10–17

In the visual arts and crafts groups of youth centres, you have the opportunity to try out a wide range of techniques. The activities are planned together with the participants. Join a visual arts group to paint, draw and sculpture. Join an arts and crafts group to do crafts and decorate and reform objects. In the visual arts groups of Vernissa, you can explore different methods, including painting, drawing, graphics and sculpture. The activities are guided, but there is also time to focus on your own ideas and projects. There is no need for previous experience. The most important thing is to relax and enjoy and experience art together with others. 

• Creative crafts #taide. Thu at 16:00–17:30, Martinlaakso Youth Centre, age 10–17 

• Diy-crafts #askartelu. Thu at 16:00–18:00, Kannisto Youth Centre, age 10–17 

• Art club Kuvataidetestaamo #kuvataide. Fri at 16:00–17:00, Kivistö Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Art club Kuvataidetestaamo #kuvataide. Fri at 17:00–19:00, Kivistö Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Street art club Sketchup #katutaide. Fri at 16:00–18:00, Tikkurila Youth Centre, age 10–17 

• Art club Kuviskerho #kuvataide #taide. Mon at 15:30–16:50, Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, age 10–12 

• Art club Taidevärkkäämö 1 #kuvataide #taide. Mon at 17:00–18:20, Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, age 13–17 Registration for activities in Vernissa: kulttuuritehdasvernissa.fi. Art educator Milja-Maaria Terho is the group’s instructor. 

• Art club Taidevärkkäämö 2 #kuvataide #taide. Mon at 18:30–20:00, Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, age 18–25 Registration for activities in Vernissa: kulttuuritehdasvernissa.fi. Art educator Milja-Maaria Terho is the group’s instructor. 

Youth centres organise many activities related to video games, billiards, board games and role-playing games. Explore the world of gaming, spend time in good company, and learn new skills. 

• Billiards club Bilisklubi #biljardi. Mon at 15:00–17:00, Martinlaakso Youth Centre, age 12–17 

• Gaming club Huimajunnut #huimikset #pelit. Wed at 15:00–17:00, Myyrmäki Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• E-sports club Digipelaajat #e-sports #gaming. Wed at 15:00–17:00, Martinlaakso Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• E-sports club Digipelaaminen #pelitalo #e-urheilu. During the opening hours of the Myyrmäki Youth Centre/gaming house, age 10–17 

• Gaming club Minecraft-arkkitehdit #pelaaminen. Wed at 15:00–17:00, Myyrmäki Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Gaming club Pelitoiminta #tietokonepelit (FULL). Wed at 14:00–16:00, Korso Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Gaming club Minecraft paja #pelitoiminta. Wed at 14:00–16:00, Havukoski Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Gaming club Tiimipelikerho #pelaaminen#tietokonepelit. Thu at 18:00–20:00, Tikkurila Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Gaming for girls Tyttöjen peli-illat #pelitoiminta. Sat 17:00–20:30 (first Saturday of every month), Tikkurila Youth Centre/game house, 10–17 

• Gaming club Minecraft diy #minecraft. Mon at 17:00–19:00, Tikkurila Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Gaming club Gamegang #pelitoiminta. Wed at 14:00–16:30, Länsimäki Youth Centre, age 10–17 

• Billiards club #biljardi. Mon at 15:00–16:30, Hakunila Youth Centre, age 12–17 

• Board game and role-playing nights #lautapelit. Mon at 17:00–20:00, Kivistö Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Board game and role-playing afternoons #lautapelit. Wed at 14:00–16:00, Kivistö Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Billiards club Bilis #biljardi. Wed at 14:00–16:00, Kannisto Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Billiards club Snäkkibilis #biljardi #välipala. Wed at 14:30–16:30, Pakkala Youth Centre, age 10–17 

Join our theatre groups to try out different theatre exercises and, above all, have fun! The most important thing is a comfortable and safe atmosphere and a good team spirit. Everyone can try new ways of expression through theatre – for example by playing different types of roles. The groups practise the basic elements of performing arts as well as social interaction skills. Participation does not require previous experience in theatre activities. Vantaan poikateatteri is a theatre club that teaches the basics of theatrical expression. Each season of the theatre is a process in which the members of the group get to know each other and learn how the creative process and theatre works. During the process, the group will decide for itself which theme they are interested in or connects them. Once the group has settled on a theme, the group approaches the theme from different angles through exercises and with the support of the director. 

• Theatre club #teatteri #ilmaisu. Mon at 17:15–18:30, Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, age 10–12 

• Vantaan poikateatteri. Mon at 18:45–20:15 Vantaan poikateatteri. Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, for boys aged 16–29. Joonas Veijanen acts as the director. 

Street dance classes allow you to explore different street dance styles and express yourself. The classes are intended for beginners, so you can join even if you do not have previous experience. Have fun in a relaxed atmosphere! Dancer and dance teacher Renny Mäkinen is the group’s instructor. 

• Street dance #katutanssi #tanssi. Mon at 16:00–17:00, Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, age 10–15 Registration: kulttuuritehdasvernissa.fi 

In Vernissa's video art workshop, you can create your own experimental audio-visual works using old video mixers, cameras and other cool equipment. Explore the world of analogue videos and glitch art! 

• Video art workshop 1 #video #taide. Mon at 16:00–18:00, Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, age 13–17. Contact details: 040 186 7362, tuomas.narva@vantaa.fi. 

• Video art workshop 2 #video #taide. Mon at 18:00–20:00, Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, age 18–25. Contact details: 040 186 7362, tuomas.narva@vantaa.fi. 

• Art workshop #luovuus #editointi. Thu at 17:00–19:00, Pähkinärinne Youth Centre, age 13–17 

In the weekly animation groups, you have the opportunity build our own animation doll and make a stop-motion film in a small group. Learn film storytelling, cinematography, editing and sound mixing by making your own films. 

• Animation workshop 1 #animaatio#elokuva #nukkeanimaatio. Wed at 17:00–19:00, Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, age 10–12 Contact: tuomas.heimala@vantaa.fi, 050 314 6388. 

• Animation workshop 2 #animaatio#elokuva #nukkeanimaatio. Thu at 17:00–19:00, Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa, age 13–18 Contact: tuomas.heimala@vantaa.fi, 050 314 6388. 

• Animaatioasema Open Hours. Wed and Thu at 15:00–17:00. Location: Kulttuuritehdas  Vernissa, Animaatioasema (2nd floor). For all ages! Contact: tuomas.heimala@vantaa.fi, 050 314 6388. 

• Medis #media #studio. Fri at 17:00–29:00, Hiekkaharju Youth Centre, age 10–17 

In a band club, young people learn to play drums, bass, guitar and keyboards as well as singing. The band clubs are free-form and the wishes of the participants are taken into account in the planning. The participants can form bands, learn to play new instruments and play their favourite songs. No previous experience is required. In the pop singing group, young people learn to use their voice and feel encouraged to sign alone and together with others. The participants can sing their favourite songs and learn the basics of singing techniques. There is no need for previous experience. The aim of the group is to have fun. The interests of the participants are taken into account in the planning. 

• Band club Bändis #bänditoiminta. Thu at 16:00–18:00, Havukoski Youth Centre, age 10–17 

• Band activities #musiikki. Mon at 15:00–17:00, Mikkola Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Band club Bändi 1 #soittaminen. Thu at 17:30–18:30 Vernissa, age 12–15 

• Band club Bändi 2 #soittaminen. Thu at 18:45–19:45 Vernissa, age 12–15 

• Pop singing. Thu at 16:00–17:00. Vernissa (age 13–17) 

Guided physical activities are organised at youth centres on a weekly basis. Play futsal, try boxing or exercise at the gym.  On open evenings, young people have free access to the gym facilities. 

• Gym club Sporttispurtti #liikunta. Wed at 14:00–15:30, Pähkinärinne Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Gym club Sporttispurtti #liikunta. Wed at 15:00–16:30, Martinlaakso Youth Centre, age 10–15 

• Gym club Sporttispurtti #liikunta. Thu at 15:00–17:00, Martinlaakso Youth Centre, age 10–15 

• Futsal #jalkapallo. Fri at 16:30–17:30, Myyrmäki Youth Centre/Varia, age 13–17 

• Gym classes #kuntosali #punttis. Register in advance. Myyrmäki/Martinlaakso Youth Centre. Age 15–17. 

• Boxing club #boxing. Thu at 18:00–19:00, Länsimäki Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Futsal club Futsalsessarit #futsal #liikunta. Mon at 17:00–19:00, Mikkola Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Ball game club Boltseilu #palloilu #liikunta. Fri at 16:00–17:00, Kannisto Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Ball game club Boltseilu #palloilu #liikunta. Fri at 17:00–18:00, Kannisto Youth Centre, age 13–17 

• Sport club Sporttis #liikunta. Mon at 17:00–19:00, Hiekkaharju Youth Centre, age 10–17 

• Junnujen keskiviikko #taide #liikunta. Wed at 14:00–16:00, Tikkurila Youth Centre, age 10–12 

• Boxing Corner #nyrkkeily #liikunta. Thu at 18:00–19:00, Tikkurila Youth Centre, age 13–17