National youth centres

The youth centres form a network specialised in youth work. The Ministry of Education and Culture subsidises the centres.

Youth centres provide curriculum-supporting camp and nature packages for school groups, social youth work services, and diverse international activities. In addition, various groups and youth organisations organise camp and course activities at the centres.

Youth centres have also functioned as centres for methodological development of youth work, especially in the fields of outdoor adventure education and experiential learning and NUOTTA training. 

The national youth centres are owned by municipalities, youth organisations, organisations engaged in youth work and other societies.  

National youth centres in Finland

  1. Youth Centre Anjala, Kouvola
  2. Youth and Holiday Centre Hyvärilä, Nurmes
  3. Youth & Holiday Centre Vasatokka, Inari
  4. Youth Centre Metsäkartano, Rautavaara
  5. Youth Centre of Marttinen, Virrat
  6. Oivanki Outdoor Education Centre, Kuusamo
  7. Youth Centre Piispala, Kannonkoski
  8. Youth Centre Villa Elba, Kokkola

Finnish Youth Centres

Contact information

Marja N Pulkkinen, Senior Officer 
Ministry of Education and Culture, Nuoriso- ja liikuntapolitiikan osasto (NUOLI), Nuorisotyön ja -politiikan vastuualue (NV) Telephone:0295330113   Email Address: