City of Vaasa Youth Services organises activities during the autumn holiday. See the programme below:
Autumn Holiday Camp
Autumn Holiday Camp for Children in Grades 1–6
13–15 October 2026
During the camp, participants will play board games, do arts and crafts, watch a movie, and explore the local natural surroundings through outdoor excursions.
More information and registration:
https://market.vaasa.fi/tuote/ristikan-syyslomaleiri/
Ristikka Autumn Holiday Camp
Autumn Holiday Camp for Students in Grades 7–9
14–17 October 2026
During the camp, participants will enjoy physical activities, play games, go on excursions, and explore nature in a safe and fun environment together with the camp instructors.
More information and registration:
https://market.vaasa.fi/tuote/ristikan-syyslomaleiri/
Cooking Evening at Sumppu
Mon 12 Oct 2026, 5:00–7:30 PM
Come and make tortilla pizzas together with us!
If you would like to participate, please inform the Sumppu youth workers about any dietary restrictions by 6 October at the latest.
No other registration is required. You can join the cooking session as long as ingredients are available.
Target group: Youth in grade 7 up to 18 years old
Location: Sumppu Youth Centre, Pallokatu 17, Vaasa
Instagram: @nuorisotalosumppu
Fortnite Kill Race Tournament
Wed 14 Oct 2026, 3:00–5:00 PM
Come and check out the new gaming space at Sumppu Youth Centre! To celebrate the autumn holiday, we are organizing a fun and relaxed Fortnite Kill Race tournament.
Join the competition! The grand prize is a gift card.
Target group: Students in grades 7–9
Space is available for 8 PC players and 2 PS5 players.
Register by emailing your name and age/grade to: pelitila.sumppu@vaasa.fi
Registration closes on 9 October.
Location: Sumppu Youth Centre / Gaming Space, Pallokatu 17, Vaasa
Instagram: @nuorisotalosumppu
Fortnite Tournament
Wed 14 Oct 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM
Come and check out the new gaming space at Sumppu Youth Centre! To celebrate the autumn holiday, we are organizing a fun and relaxed Fortnite Kill Race tournament.
Join the competition! The grand prize is a gift card.
Target group: 16–18-year-olds
Space is available for 8 PC players and 2 PS5 players.
Register by emailing your name, age, and which tournament you wish to participate in to: pelitila.sumppu@vaasa.fi
Registration closes on 9 October.
Location: Sumppu Youth Centre / Gaming Space, Pallokatu 17, Vaasa
Instagram: @nuorisotalosumppu
Girls' Gaming Tournament
Thu 15 Oct 2026, 3:00–5:00 PM
Come and check out the new gaming space at Sumppu Youth Centre! To celebrate the autumn holiday, we are organizing a fun and relaxed gaming tournament exclusively for girls.
Join the competition! The grand prize is a gift card.
Target group: Girls in grades 7–9
Space is available for 8 PC players.
Register by emailing your name, age/grade, and which tournament you wish to participate in to: pelitila.sumppu@vaasa.fi
Registration closes on 9 October.
Location: Sumppu Youth Centre / Gaming Space, Pallokatu 17, Vaasa
Instagram: @nuorisotalosumppu
Gaming Tournament for Girls
Thu 15 Oct 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM
We are organizing a fun and relaxed gaming tournament exclusively for girls during the autumn holiday. You'll also have the opportunity to get to know the new gaming space at Sumppu Youth Centre.
Join the competition! The grand prize is a gift card.
Target group: Girls aged 16–18
Space is available for 8 PC players.
Register by emailing your name, age, and which tournament you wish to participate in to: pelitila.sumppu@vaasa.fi
Registration closes on 9 October.
Location: Sumppu Youth Centre / Gaming Space, Pallokatu 17, Vaasa
Instagram: @nuorisotalosumppu
Poetry Workshop
Thu 15 Oct 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM
In this workshop, we will practise creative writing through poetry! No previous experience in writing poems is required. We will complete writing exercises together, and workshop leaders will be available to help throughout the session.
If you are interested in creative writing, poetry, or simply trying something new, come and join us!
Target group: Ages 13–29
Location: Café Kultsa, Raastuvankatu 30, second floor
Instagram: @nuorisotalosumppu
Pool Tournament at Sumppu!
Fri 16 Oct 2026 from 5:00 PM
If you would like to participate in the pool tournament, register with the Sumppu youth workers no later than 4:45 PM on the same evening.
The grand prize is a gift card!
Target group: Youth in grade 7 up to 18 years old
Location: Sumppu Youth Centre, Pallokatu 17, Vaasa
Instagram: @reimari.info
During the 2026 autumn holiday, youth centres will be open as usual, with the following exceptions:
Ristikka Youth Centre will be reserved exclusively for camp participants throughout the entire autumn holiday week.
Kyrölä Youth Centre will be open on Monday, 12 October, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Friday, 16 October, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
