Free-of-charge leisure activities for pupils in grades 3–9

The Finnish model for leisure activities in Helsinki offers pupils in grades 3–9 free-of-charge activities in and around Helsinki’s schools. The hobbies have been chosen based on the wishes of children and young people living in Helsinki.

Discover free-of-charge after-school activities on the schools' websites or on website nuorten.hel.fi/thefinnishmodel. You can also take part in leisure activities at another school. 

The activities for the school year 2023-2024 will start on September 4, 2023. Information about hobby groups and registration instructions will be published on the schools' websites in August. Sign up directly with the organiser. No advance registration is required for grades 7-9.

Come and join us and bring a friend!