Hobbies for children and young people

Free hobby groups at schools in the afternoons

In the hobby groups of the Finnish model of harstaminen, 1st-9th graders get to practice various sports for free. Enrollment in the groups is continuous throughout the school year. Get to know and sign up for the groups! The groups work at schools and nearby sports facilities in the afternoons.

In the academic year 2023-2024, the range of hobbies includes climbing, bowling, circus, parkour, football and many other sports. As an organizer The Finnish model of recreation – the Riihimäki project.

Boffaus, i.e. soft fencing

Boffaus is a martial art for hobbyists of all ages and levels. Own free groups for 7-11-year-olds and 12-year-olds and older. As an organizer Riihimäki Youth Services.

Tanzania

At Etelä-Häme Tanssiopisto, teaching is given according to a broad curriculum in ballet, contemporary dance and jazz dance. At the college, everyone can practice dance from their own starting points, according to their own goals and objectives. As an organizer Etelä-Häme Tanssiopisto.

Riihimäki Folk Dancers' activities are open to everyone, from beginners to the more experienced, from babies to teenagers and young adults. In the exercises, folk dance steps are learned and traditional folk dances and folk dance choreographies are danced. As an organizer Riihimäki Folk Dancers Association.

In the dance studio Dance Art, the dance genres are contemporary dance, classical ballet, jazz dance, children's dance, hip hop, break dance, show dance and k-pop. The intensive courses also include other sports such as flamenco, afro and tap dance. As an organizer Dance studio Dance Art.

At Studio Dance & Joy, dance, aerial acrobatics and aerial yoga are practiced in a variety of ways. The offer includes e.g. Dance Kids, Commercial Dance, Dance Play, Street Dance, Ballet, Modern Dance, Show Dance, Tik Tok Dance, Show Jazz and much more. As an organizer Studio Dance & Joy.

Figure skating

In Riihimäki Jäätaiturit ry, you can practice formation skating in a relaxed and fun way, either in a competitive team or in hobby groups. The most important thing for the club is to offer children and young people the joy of exercise and the opportunity for different types of team sports. You can start the hobby from the beginning or jump into other groups if you are already familiar with skating and especially formation skating. As an organizer Riihimäki Jäätaiturit ry.

Riihimäki Taitoluistelijat ry offers training opportunities for all ages in competition, amateur, skating school and adult groups. Skaters are offered a suitable group according to their interests and needs. The youngest skaters in the club are 3 years old and the oldest are over 60 years old. As an organizer Riihimäki Tailuistelijat ry.

Hockey

Kiekko-Nikkarit Ry offers everyone the opportunity to practice ice hockey according to their own skill level and motivation. In addition to competition and age teams, our club offers the opportunity to practice ice hockey from the age of 2 in the form of skating school, hockey school, girls' hockey, children's and youth recreational hockey, sledge hockey, and women's and men's recreational hockey. As an organizer Kiekko-Nikkarit association.

Basketball

Riihimäki Basketball Club's main aim is to offer children and young people aged 6-16 the opportunity to grow and develop in a sporting environment. High-quality activities and the joy of exercise are at the center of our club activities. We also organize a casual fitness basket for adults. You are warmly welcome to join our club's activities! As an organizer Riihimäki basketball club.

Football

At the Riihimäki Palloseura, you can play football from the age of 2. As an organizer Riihimäki Palloseura RiPS ry.

Karate

Sisu-Kyokushin ry organizes karate exercises for ages 8 and up. In our club, you can start karate with a basic course and continue the hobby even up to a black belt. We teach Kyokushi style karate. As an organizer Sisu-Kyokushin ry Riihimäki.

Climbing

Riihimäki Kiipeilijät ry maintains the Riihimäki Climbing Center Rocklands, where in the spring and autumn guided junior groups for 8-13 year olds are organized to familiarize them with the basics of climbing. In addition, people of all ages can also come and climb freely within the opening hours for a one-time fee (children under 13 climb only under the supervision of their parents/guardians). You can always get free initial instruction in the sport if you have never tried climbing before. As an organizer Riihimäki climbers association.

Athletics

Riihimäki Kisko Athletics offers versatile athletics pursuits and competing in a club. At the athletics school, 7-14-year-olds practice athletics skills in a variety of ways through various sports exercises, tracks, games and games. The youth coaching activities are aimed at athletes aged 14-22, with athletes of different ages, coming from different sporting backgrounds and practicing and competing with different goals. As an organizer Riihimäki Railway.

Team handball

Riihimäki Cocks is a special handball club that offers opportunities for playing handball from the age of 5 all the way to adult competitive and elite sports at the level required by your own wishes and skills. You can join junior and hobby activities easily and flexibly at any time throughout the season. As an organizer Riihimäki Cocks.

Navigation

In the spring, RiSu organizes a Hippo orienteering course for children and young people, where 5-12-year-olds can get to know the basics of orienteering together with a guardian. The exercises are mainly on Tuesdays, and you can join them to try them out. For those who are interested in racing, we offer the opportunity to participate in e.g. Compass competitions, Särkänniemi orienteering or Youth Jukola - according to your own wishes. As an organizer Riihimäki Suunnistajat ry.

Swimming

Riihimäki Swimming Club offers swimming opportunities for children, young people and adults, mainly in the Tervakoski swimming hall. Swimming can be enjoyed from children's and parent's joint water laps through swimming schools to competitive and recreational swimming groups. As an organizer Riihimäki Swimming Association.

The sports services of the city of Riihimäki organize children's swimming schools in the summer. The minimum age for swimming schools is five years. More information from the sports services website.

Music

Studying at the music college is goal-oriented and progresses from one level to another. The aim of the music school is to have a good relationship with music and a lifelong interest in music. As an organizer Riihimäki music school.

Music can be enjoyed free of charge from 3rd to 6th. in the grade school music club. As an organizer The Finnish model of recreation – the Riihimäki project.

Visual arts and crafts

Riihimäki Art School provides basic art education for children and adolescents aged 5–18 years, as well as adults, according to a broad curriculum, progressing from one level to another. The art school has a line of fine arts and handicrafts. As an organizer Riihimäki art school.

Art can be practiced free of charge from 3rd to 5th. and 6-9 in the visual art hobby of the graders. As an organizer The Finnish model of recreation – the Riihimäki project.

The multicultural children's art workshop meets on Mondays from 16:18 to 2:30.3.2024 at Matkakeskus Kotola (Eteläinen Asemakatu XNUMX). The art workshop is running until XNUMX March XNUMX. Free access, welcome! Directed by art directors Pinja and Yelyzaveta. The art workshop is implemented jointly by the integration and cultural services of the city of Riihimäki.

Making a movie

Filmmaking, from scriptwriting to shooting and acting, can be done free of charge in film clubs. The groups are aimed at 3.-5. for classmates. As an organizer The Finnish model of recreation – the Riihimäki project.

AniManga club

In the free club there are all kinds of tinkering around the topic. Aimed at 6th graders up to 17-year-olds. As an organizer Riihimäki Youth Services.

Theater

Riihimäki Youth Theater organizes extensive basic theater arts education for children and young people from preschool age. Comprehensive performance activities, active hobby groups and a tight-knit community guarantee members unforgettable experiences in theater art. Come and make theater in a way that you feel! As an organizer Riihimäki Youth Theater ry.

Patrol

Riihiveikot patrol flag unit offers scout activities for children aged 7 and older, teenagers and young adults! The age groups have weekly activities, as well as excursions and camps. You can join without previous scouting experience. Scouting is a versatile activity: building a relationship with nature, doing things together, going on excursions and learning new things. As an organizer Riihiveikot ry.

Strategy board games

Come and play different strategy board games! The games are selected according to the wishes of the participants, and the missed game is always continued the next time until the winner emerges. Organized by the Riihimäki city library in cooperation with the Suomen model of hobby - Riihimäki project, registration here.

Cooking food

A free cooking hobby is organized at Uramo school from 3rd to 5th. for graders and at Harjunrinne, Kara and Pohjolanrinne schools for 6th graders. As an organizer The Finnish model of recreation – the Riihimäki project.

Digital gaming

In the free Minecraft club, you can play Minecraft with the guidance of an instructor, aimed at 3.-6. for classmates. As an organizer The Finnish model of recreation – the Riihimäki project.

Role playing

Riihimäki city library will organize role-playing evenings in the spring of 2024. There are role-playing evenings once a month on Saturdays. As an organizer Riihimäki Public Library.

In Riihimäki, there are groups for children and young people, which offer special support for hobbies.

Developmentally disabled sähly

Free sähly intended for young people and adults over 12 years of age, where games are played and technique exercises are done. As an organizer The city of Riihimäki.

Sports club

The Suomen model of hobby – Riihimäki project has a free exercise group for those who need special support in their hobby from 3rd to 5th. for grade school children. Special teachers act as supervisors. As an organizer The Finnish model of recreation – the Riihimäki project.

Theater

Riihimäki Youth Theater also has lessons for special learners. There are currently two groups of special learners in operation. As an organizer Riihimäki Youth Theater.

Figure skating

Riihimäki Taitoluistelijat ry offers training opportunities for all ages according to their own interests and needs. Activities for children and young people in need of special support are under development. Take contact! As an organizer Riihimäki Tailuistelijat ry.

Navigation

RiSu does not have its own group for special children, but guidance is offered in small groups, i.e. individually for the guardian and the child/youth. During the season, a few precision orienteering training sessions are held, which you can also participate in, e.g. despite physical functional limitations. As an organizer Riihimäki Suunnistaja ry.

Do you need ideas for what to do in your free time? On Riihimäki, it is possible to enjoy and spend your free time with numerous different free and self-directed hobbies. Pick the best ideas below to implement alone or with a friend!

Spend time in the youth facilities

You can meet friends and instructors in the Monar and Peltosaari youth facilities. The youth facilities have, among other things, billiards, PS4 and internet, and special evenings are also organized in the facilities. As an organizer Riihimäki City Youth Services.

Borrow exercise equipment

At the Riihimäki library, you can borrow various sports equipment from the sports equipment loan company with a library card. More information From the website of the Riihimäki library.

Have fun in the sledding hill

There are numerous sledding hills in Riihimäki, including Riuta's perherinne. Grab your own calculators from home or borrow them from the library's exercise equipment lending office, and go crazy! More information From the website of the city of Riihimäki.

Challenge yourself in frisbee golf

Pack your frisbee golf pucks in your backpack or borrow them from a sports equipment rental shop, and go play on one of the city's three frisbee golf courses! More information about the tracks From the website of the city of Riihimäki.

Go skating to the ice rink and outdoor ice

The Riihimäki ice rink and outdoor ice rinks have several public skating sessions every week. More information about shifts and fields From the website of the city of Riihimäki.

Get to know Riihimäki's outdoor sports facilities

In Riihimäki, there are numerous outdoor exercise places managed by the city's sports services, such as geocaches, cycling tracks, skateparks, orienteering fixed tracks and numerous tracks and outdoor trails. More information From the website of the city of Riihimäki.

Dive into the library's offerings

On the upper floor of Riihimäki library, you can find books, magazines, cartoons, DVD movies, digital games and a rainbow shelf for young people for children and young people. In addition, in the fairy tale room you can draw, play, do homework and play board games. More information From the website of the Riihimäki library.

Live in the Youth Theatre

You can throw yourself into the world of the theater in the role of a spectator, for example in Riihimäki Youth Theatre's shows. More information From the pages of Riihimäki's cultural and event services.

Climb the walls

At Riihimäki Climbing Center Rocklands, people of all ages can come boulder climbing for a one-time fee. Children under the age of 13 can only climb under the supervision of a guardian. As an organizer Riihimäki Kiipeilijät ry.

Exercise and play

Bad days

Free Peuhapäiväts are family sports events where the whole family can move and play together on trick tracks and game arenas built in the hall. As an organizer The city of Riihimäki.

Family circus

Family circus is a joint circus moment for a 3-6 year old child and an adult, which combines the basics of acrobatics and the use of circus equipment. As an organizer The city of Riihimäki.

Tanzania

The Riihimäki Folk Dancers organize activities for 0-3-year-olds accompanied by a parent, as well as for play-age children. With the smaller ones, we play circle games and song games, with the older ones we learn folk dance. As an organizer Riihimäki Folk Dancers Association.

Children's dances for 3-6 year olds are organized at Etelä-Häme Tanssiopisto. As an organizer Etelä-Häme Tanssiopisto.

Studio Dance & Joy offers dance hobbies for children aged 3 and older. As an organizer Studio Dance & Joy.

Patrol

Riihiveikot ry offers family scouting activities for children under school age. In family scouting, the child gets to know and participates in scouting activities together with his own parent. Family scouts are welcome to the events and trips of the entire flag unit. Scouting is a versatile activity, e.g. fostering a relationship with nature. As an organizer Riihiveikot ry.

Trickster

Temppujumppa is a versatile class that develops basic exercise skills and motor skills and brings the joy of exercise for 5-7 year old children. The classes develop skills with the help of gymnastic racks and a variety of trick tracks. As an organizer Riihimäki Physiotherapy Center Ankkuri.

Skating school and figure skating

Riihimäki Taitoluistelijat ry offers training opportunities at the skating school from 3 years old. As an organizer Riihimäki Tailuistelijat ry.

Riihimäki Jäätaiturit ry offers the opportunity to enjoy skating at the ice skating school from 3 years old. As an organizer Riihimäki Jäätaiturit ry.

Kiekko-Nikkarit ry offers training opportunities at the skating and ice skating school from 2 years old. As an organizer Kiekko-Nikkarit association.

Athletics

In Junnukoulu, the goal is to get 3-6 year old children excited about versatile movement with the help of various games, games and trick tracks. The exercises also include preliminary instruction in athletics with exercises and gymnastics lessons. As an organizer Riihimäki Railway.

Swimming school

Riihimäki Swimming Club organizes swimming schools, which can be attended from the age of 3. As an organizer Riihimäki Swimming Association.

The sports services of the city of Riihimäki organize children's swimming schools in the summer. The minimum age for swimming schools is five years. More information from the sports services website.

 

Art and culture

Music play school, or muskari

Riihimäki Music College offers early music education for children of different ages. As an organizer Riihimäki music school.

Satutuokiot and Satuhuone

Storytelling lessons are organized at Riihimäki library and you can play, draw and do homework in the Fairytale Room. As an organizer Riihimäki library.

Visual arts and crafts

Riihimäki art school offers group teaching of early visual arts and crafts for children aged 5 and older. As an organizer Riihimäki art school.

Children's cultural Saturdays

The children's cultural Saturdays organized by the city of Riihimäki feature high-quality workshops for children, theater performances, museum visits and other cultural events every month. Events and dates can be found From the website of the city of Riihimäki.