Service group: Youth services
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.
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.
Recording method of recreational facility use to become electronic in June – register on Timmi by 11 May
From June onwards, those who reserve time slots must record in the Timmi system how many people have participated in the time slots.
Participate and make an impact – tell us what Vantaa looks like in your eyes!
We especially want to hear your opinions! What kinds of feelings and images does Vantaa arouse in you? What makes our city special – or what more would you like to have?
Hobby Support for Children and Youth
The hobby support for children and youth is intended for the paid, guided hobbies of 7–17-year-old children and young people from low-income families in Vantaa. The goal of the support is to ensure that all children and young people have equal opportunities to participate in recreational activities
Winter holiday is made of bouncy castles, movies, games and art
In Vantaa schools, the winter holiday week will be held 17–23 February. The city will organise a variety of activities that pupils can attend during their holiday. Here are some highlighted activities to include in your child’s winter holiday programme.
Application for time slots in recreational facilities starts on 1 February 2025 – most indoor sports facilities are now applied for for two seasons at a time
The majority of the indoor sports facilities of the sports services are now applied for for two seasons at a time. The application for other recreational facilities in the city remains unchanged.
New youth center to open in Nikinmäki – activities begin in November
The long-hoped-for youth center will open in connection with Nikinmäki study unit. Events where all the local residents can familiarize themselves with the youth center and its activities will be arranged.
Vantaa to pilot a new approach aiming to prevent juvenile delinquency
Social fieldwork supports the young who are at risk of ending up in a circle of crime. The work is carried out by a multiprofessional team.