Clubs and Activities

Comprehensive schools provide pupils with free clubs and hobby activities immediately after the school day. Schools inform guardians and pupils about their school's clubs in the beginning of the semester and on their websites. All school clubs can be found on the Harrastamisen Aarrearkku calendar.

Clubs and activities are based on pupils' wishes in school facilities or near the school. The most popular activities are different arts and crafts, sports and cooking clubs. Club instructors are teachers, sport association coaches and artists.

Harrastamisen Aarrearkku

In Oulu, the national Finnish model for leisure activities is called Harrastamisen Aarrearkku. The model operates in all comprehensive schools in Oulu and provides pupils in grades 1-9 with free after-school activities.

You can find all schools' activity calendars on a shared electronic platform, through which you can also enroll in the activities. The calendar link is further down on this page. You can enroll in both clubs offered in your school and also for clubs at schools nearby in case they still have empty spots left.

The Hobby Coordinators oversee the programme in all comprehensive schools in Oulu. They develop activities based on pupils’ interests and wishes and collaborate closely with schools and a range of partner organisations. Please feel free to contact them at any time. You can find their contact details below.

Harrastamisen aarrearkku is part of the Finnish model for leisure activities, funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture (OKM). It aims to provide every child and young person with an enjoyable, free hobby after school. 

Read more about the Finnish model for leisure activities.