Service group: Youth services
For the parents of young people
We offer safe and intoxicant-free activities for young people and young adults. Our goal is to support young people at every step from early adolescence to young adulthood.
Parents should discuss with their teens at home how to celebrate responsibly as schools end
Schools ending and summer holidays starting is a reason to celebrate. Most children and young people celebrate responsibly, but it is good to prepare for the risk of substance abuse as it commonly increases when schools end.
The City of Vantaa's general grant terms
The City of Vantaa's general grant terms. Effective from April 1, 2026.
The wellbeing of children and young people in Vantaa has improved – results of the school health survey widely improved
The recent school health survey shows that the work done in Vantaa to promote the wellbeing of children and young people is producing results. The survey’s metrics show clear improvement, although there still remains work to be done.
Reservation application period for leisure premises in February – apply for time slots for the operating period starting in fall
The available time slots include citizens’ houses and youth centers as well as children’s cultural centers and Mosaiikki, among others. In addition, you can apply for reservations of indoor sports facilities for organizing events.
Principles for a safer space at Urban Culture Centre Mosaiikki
Principles for a safer space at Urban Culture Centre Mosaiikki
Youth centers open during Christmas!
Relaxed and fun activities at the youth centers during the vacation!
Police warn about the Alpha-PVP drug – how to discuss the matter with a young person
Police warns about the dangers of alpha-PVP. The substance has rarely been found among minors, but it is important that guardians know how to bring up substance-related issues with young people.
The young gather to celebrate beginning of new school year — discuss safety with highschoolers in advance
By tradition, students in Vantaa high schools celebrate the beginning of the new school year and new highschoolers. On the following Friday nights, the young will presumably celebrate in parks and outdoor recreation areas such as Heureka and Jokiuoma parks.