Morning and afternoon activities

Objectives of the activities

In accordance with the legislation gove ing mo ing and afte oon activities and the guidelines issued by the National Board of Education, the overall aim of these activities is to support pupils’ holistic well-being and healthy development, and to lay the foundations for positive growth. The aim of the activities is to develop structured, high-quality and safe lea ing and growth environments for pupils before and after the school day, and to ensure the presence of an adult. These activities reduce the time pupils spend alone, prevent social exclusion, promote equality in society and enhance safety.

The aim of the programme is to offer pupils the opportunity to take part in supervised, invigorating and safe activities. The activities provide an opportunity for rest and relaxation in a peaceful environment, under the supervision of professional and trained instructors. The activities are high-quality leisure pursuits that emphasise voluntary participation and positive experiences.

Target group and action plan

In Keuruu, mo ing and afte oon activities for schoolchildren are offered to all pupils in Years 1 and 2, as well as to pupils in Years 3 to 5 who receive individual support in accordance with Sections 20c and 20i of the Basic Education Act.

Activities are organised in accordance with the action plan approved by the Growth and Wellbeing Committee (last updated on 21 January 2026).

Applying for morning and afternoon activities

Morning and afternoon activities are available for pupils in grades 1 and 2, as well as for pupils in grades 3 to 5, who receive individual support in accordance with Sections 20c and 20i of the Basic Education Act, and for pupils with intellectual disabilities. The City’s Growth and Wellbeing Committee decides on the organisation and scope of the activities.

Applications for the school year 2026–2027

Centralized application process for the activities runs in April, but you can also apply for a place during the current term. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and a place will be offered if there is still free places in the group. Apply for the activies via Wilma (link above).

Places for morning and afternoon activities are not carried over to the following school year; instead, applications for these activities must be submitted for each school year during the application period in the preceding spring.

Morning activities are organised

• At Kivikoulu Primary School in Keuruu
• Morning activities for pupils with intellectual disabilities are organised at Kivikoulu

Afternoon activities are organised

• In the Keuruu town centre area, at Keuruu Primary School (the stone school) and Kivelä School, as well as at Haapamäki Co-educational School
• After-school activities for pupils with intellectual disabilities are organised at Kivikoulu

Activities take place on weekdays from Monday to Friday. Please check the venues for specific times.
During the afte oon activities, children can rest, play, do crafts and spend time with their friends under the supervision of responsible adults.

Newsletters and forms for morning and afternoon activities

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After-school activity centres and contact details:

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