Target group: Young people
Recreational activities for young people
The City of Vantaa offers many affordable and free recreational activities for young people.
Youth centre activities
Young people can engage in many fun activities at youth centres. There are youth workers present at youth centres with whom you can chat with and ask for tips and advice or even help with studying and job-hunting.
Schools on the Move
The aim of the Schools on the Move programme is to promote a culture of physical activity in basic education and support the expertise and well-being of school personnel.
Cultural services for young people
Multiple organisations arranges cultural services for young people in Vantaa. Versatile cultural hobbies and events about culture is arranged for youth.
Vantaa Adult Education Centre
Vantaa Adult Education Centre organises civic education, basic adult education, and foreign language and integration training for immigrants.
Basic education in music
The Vantaa Music Institute (Vantaan musiikkiopisto) is a music education centre run by the City of Vantaa, providing music education for local people of all ages.
Vantaa Art School
Vantaa Art School (Vantaan kuvataidekoulu) offers basic education in visual arts to children and young people aged 5-20.
Summer activities for young people and young adults
Fun activities will be organised for schoolchildren throughout the summer.
Safer space
A safe city constitutes the foundation for the residents’ good life. In Vantaa, safer spaces are of particular importance, since numerous people of all ages and backgrounds use the city's premises.
Playground meals
Playground meals again available in the summer 2026! Warm meals will be distributed free of charge to under-18-year-old Vantaa residents in various places around the city from June 1 to July 31, on weekdays at 11:00–12:00. Lunches are also distributed to seniors living in Vantaa.