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Sport buddies are seeking children and young people from schools to participate in recreational activities
ArticleThe aim of sport buddy activities is to encourage children and young people who do not have any hobbies to participate in sports or other recreational activities of their choice.
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MEK Community Developers encourage Vantaa residents to work together
ArticleFour MEK Community Developers have begun working in Vantaa, bringing together operators in four major regions.
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Do you know how important reading and literacy is for children and youth? Welcome to a city-wide parents’ evening on 21st March!
NewsThe city-wide parents’ evening in Vantaa will provide tips and information on how to support children in literacy and the benefits of reading. The event is intended for parents of children of all ages living in Vantaa.
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The Bravo! Performing Arts Festival for young audiences will take Vantaa by storm in March
NewsThe Bravo! Performing Arts Festival for young audiences takes over the culture centres in the Helsinki metropolitan area from the 15th to the 24th of March with its international high-quality performances for children, young people and families.
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The winter holiday week features Lego robot programming, colourful ghosts, art camps and various sports activities
NewsVantaa schools are on winter holiday from 19 to 25 February. The city organises plenty of fun activities for those on holiday.
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Call for applications for the use of leisure facilities starts from 1 February, 2024
NewsThe deadline for applications for the use of city facilities is 29 February 2024. Applications are open for the summer season 2024 and for the 2024-2025 operating season, which starts in August.
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The City of Vantaa to receive the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities recognition
NewsFinnish Committee for UNICEF grants the City of Vantaa the Child Friendly Cities recognition. “In two years, Vantaa has succeeded in making permanent changes in the city’s operations, as well as significant changes for children and the young,” UNICEF acknowledges.
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Vantaa School League has been launched – don’t miss the basketball tournament on 13 January 2024
NewsThe Vantaa School League, launched last autumn, includes 230 third graders from across the city. In January, the teams will compete in basketball.