Tartu
Youth Work Center

At the Lillekese Youth Center, we have always supported young people’s desire and interest in playing fantasy-themed games in a physical environment. During our first year of operation, one of our most popular activities was playing “café”—the café had its own menu, meal times, and waitstaff. An entire room at the youth center was transformed into one big dining area. One of the youth’s biggest favorites this year has been playing “apocalypse.” They have their own bases, rules, and hierarchy within the game. As an outside observer, you might get the impression that they’re just running aimlessly around the room and falling down, but in reality, it hides…

Summer is in full swing. Temperatures are on the rise, and there’s more and more time to spend at the beach chasing the waves. Summer is a great time to really slow down, put your feet up, and take a few nice, slow breaths. In everyday life and in a society where so much emphasis is placed on productivity and rushing around, the importance of rest tends to slip our minds. But rest is just as essential to a fulfilling life as good soccer is to the World Cup. However, one interesting thing may come to light when it comes to summer relaxation. Although…