Visit to the AHHAA Science Centre
On May 31, we visited the AHHAA Science Centre with the youth from Lilleke. The young people were very excited about the visit, and the registration list filled up within a couple of days. We timed the visit so that the young people could explore new activities within the framework of "Ahhaa, Adrenaline!" The activities were very adventurous – the young people got to slide down a steep slide, test their coordination skills, and try out activities at various heights. Additionally, a memorable part was the labyrinth, [...]
A look at a foreign volunteer's time at the Tartu Youth Work Centre
Written by: Klajdi Kaziu Role: Volunteer, part of the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union ENG:It was an Easter holiday, when I departed Albania, to start a new volunteering experience as a youth worker here in Tartu. After a few years of intensive work in democratization and peacebuilding in my country, I decided to […]
Outing to Tallinn, Vivistop!
The Anneke Youth Center focuses on youth initiatives and a multifaceted approach to taking initiative. At the end of April, Anneke visited Vivistop's creativity accelerator for children and young people in Tallinn's Telliskivi Creative City. We received a very warm welcome there. First, we learned about the opportunities offered by Vivistop, and then we got to work ourselves. Product designer and workshop master Joonas led a workshop on making wallets from plastic waste. He emphasized the importance of getting hands-on, because […]
Tarkusepäev x tead?fest is looking for co-organizers for September 1st.
Tarkusepäev x tead?fest combines entertainment, sports, and the introduction of hobby clubs to young people, so you are also welcome to contribute to the event with your engaging workshops and active pursuits! The workshops should operate on an open participation basis, and activities should be free for participants. Tarkusepäev x tead?fest asks institutions to register via the registration link by June 30, 2024, at the latest. Tarkusepäev x tead?fest 2024 will take place on September 1st. […]
2 years at Anne Youth Center – Through the eyes of Ukrainian youth
Author: Sophia Pasternak In 2022, the city of Tartu opened its doors to thousands of war refugees from Ukraine. A large portion of those arriving in Estonia were children and young people of various ages. Tartu offered refugees diverse opportunities to acquire or continue general education. Tartu youth centers also gladly welcomed the new young people. Since Ukrainian children and young people primarily started studying in schools in the Annelinn area, they also chose […]
This summer, one can work in the Tartu Youth Work Camp from Peipsi to Vormsi.
From May 13 to May 19, all 13-19-year-olds registered in Tartu city have the opportunity to apply for the Tartu Youth Work Brigade groups. Applications are open for one week and can be submitted here: linnaportaal.tartu.ee. Applications for the brigade are not based on speed, and all applications submitted within the week will be given equal consideration. This summer, there are a total of 193 brigade spots available for young people. A significant change has occurred with brigade members […]
New life for mushrooms
Every Wednesday, Lilleke hosts a creative club, the aim of which is to use existing materials, meaning we focus on recycling. In cooperation with youth workers, the young people of Lilleke undertook a project to give old chairs new life in the form of colorful mushrooms. The project was worked on for three months and involved several stages. Stage I First, we found the old chairs in the basement, removed the old fabric from them […]
An adventure-filled hike by Lake Pühajärv
Active young people, together with youth workers, organized an awesome 22 km hike in Otepää. The journey took place on the penultimate weekend of April, from April 20-21, by Lake Pühajärv. Like the previous summer hike with thunderstorms, this hike was also extremely memorable. This spring, on April 20-21, the third hike organized by the Tartu Youth Work Centre took place, this time by the beautiful Lake Pühajärv. The idea for the hike came from […]
A look back at youth self-initiative
Tartu Hansa School's 7th-9th grade Candyland ball took place on March 8th in the school auditorium, organized by student council members from 4th to 9th grade! The event's organizing team was divided into café, decorations, performer search, and social media teams. Physical preparations, such as shopping, making decorations, baking, and setting up the auditorium, began at the start of ball week. Work within our teams went smoothly, and everything was ready for the start of the ball. The organizing team itself […]
Who are the youth centers for the younger target group of Tartu Youth Work Centre aimed at?
A year and a half ago, two new youth centers were established under the Tartu Youth Work Center, targeting young people aged 7-11. Affectionately, the youth centers were nicknamed Anneke and Lilleke, because they are located in the very buildings where the Anne and Lille youth centers, intended for an older target group, previously operated. These affectionate names have now become the official names of the centers. We interviewed Elina and Gerda, youth workers from Anneke and Lilleke […]