Get stuck into it – extracurricular activities for secondary school pupils

• The town of Keuruu is part of the ‘Finnish Model for Leisure Activities’. The aim is to support the wellbeing of children and young people by enabling every child and young person to take part in a leisure activity they enjoy, free of charge. Find out more about the model at www.harrastamisensuomenmalli.fi
• The leisure activities are open throughout the season, and you can join a group even partway through the season.
• The groups take a break during school holidays, such as the autumn and Christmas holidays. The clubs also do not meet on other public holidays (Easter, Independence Day, etc.).

Upper Secondary School Activities

1. Kipinä’s secondary school and sixth form band, Kipinä Youth Centre

• Mondays, 3.15 pm – 5.00 pm, Kipinä Youth Centre band room
• Have you always wanted to be in a band? Do you have a background in music? Can you play an instrument or sing? If you answered YES, Kipinä’s band activities might be just the thing for you! Come and join us! In Kipinä’s band, we play a variety of instruments in a relaxed atmosphere. Participants get to have a say in the cover songs we play and in making demos.
• The instructor is Tommi Isoaho, tel. 040 5482854.
• For more information, visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWz45SzIljQ

2. Keuruu Upper Secondary School Fishing and Outdoor Club

• The club offers an introduction to fishing in different seasons, various fishing techniques, fish handling, fly and lure tying, the maintenance of fishing tackle, and outdoor skills. The club organises regular fishing and outdoor trips.
• The instructors are Hannu Kostilainen and Arttu Rousi.

3. Kipinä Billiards Club, secondary school and sixth form

• Fridays, 3.15–4.30 pm, at the Kipinä Youth Centre.
• Lea the official rules of snooker and practise your technique. The club takes part in the national snooker championships for youth centres.
• For further information and to register, please contact Annika Korpinen on 040 717 3451

4. Volleyball, Years 7–9 (Keuruu)

• Mondays, 3.15–4.30 pm, the old hall at Kivi School
• We’ll practise and play volleyball in a relaxed atmosphere, whilst also lea ing the techniques and skills specific to the sport. There’s also the chance to try other sports, such as badminton or basketball.
• For further information, please contact Tino Kohonen Tel. 050 564 7652

*Changes to timetables and the number of groups are possible

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