Youth work camp participants took second place at the national gathering!
The Youth Summer Camp has ended for this year. As every year, the Youth Summer Camp concludes with the Tartumaa youth camps' gathering and the nationwide EÕM gathering. This year, the Tartumaa youth camps' gathering took place for the first time at Valgemetsa Holiday Village, and in addition to young people from Tartu city, youth campers from Elva and Peipsiääre municipalities also participated. During team games and competitions, the winning groups were determined, who then had the opportunity to travel to the EÕM gathering held in Toosikannu […]
Today, August 12, Lille Youth Center will celebrate International Youth Day in its courtyard.
Since 1999, August 12 has been celebrated worldwide as Youth Day, which aims to highlight the contribution of young people to the development of society. According to the United Nations (UN), young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow, but are already making important changes in society today. In 2022, the theme of Youth Day will be intergenerational solidarity, with the aim of amplifying the message that the sustainable development goals set by the UN […]
OPINION PIECE: Youth and Education
Young people have changed increasingly over time, yet schools continue to be shaped by adults. This is partly understandable, as school and education play a vital role in preparing individuals for adult life. However, formal education, which is structured around adult choices and labor market demands, may no longer align with young people's own life plans today. For many young people [...]
Renovation of Lille Youth Centre
Lille Youth Centre is open again after its July break, during which the summer youth centre was active! Also, one of the rooms has received a fresher look. Furthermore, the floor is now covered with carpeting to make spending time at the youth centre even more pleasant. In August, Lille youth centre is open from Monday to Thursday from 1 PM to 7 PM, on Fridays from 2 PM to 9 PM, and closed on weekends.
Youth Day 2022
The team at the Lille Youth Center, part of the Tartu Youth Work Center, is organizing Youth Day for the fourth time this year, which will take place on August 12. This is an international day of celebration, one of the main focuses of which is understanding the needs of young people. The event will take place in the courtyard of the Lille Youth Center, where a variety of activities will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. For example, young people will have the opportunity to participate in psycho-bus activities, learn parkour, make leather crafts, and more.
Notice of changes to parking arrangements in Anne's courtyard
Starting September 1, regular visitors will not be able to enter the Anne Youth Center grounds by car. If necessary, please call the director of the Anne Youth Center.
Youth Work Camp Summer in Tartu Youth Work Camp
Summer is halfway through, which means the youth work camp summer is in full swing. This year, Tartu youth work camp participants are working in Maxima stores, on strawberry fields, and dismantling smart devices at Foxways, among other places. For the first time, youth work camp participants are also working at Naerumaa kindergarten, assisting kindergarten teachers. As every year, the Tartu Youth Work Center also hired youth work camp participants in its own buildings this summer. There was work available at Anne, [...]
The Tartu Youth Work Center is looking for YOUTH BANDS to perform at the “Festival of Wisdom” event on September 1st, the Day of Knowledge!
On September 1st, 2022, the 'Festival of Wisdom' event, organized by Tartu Youth Work Centre, will take place once again. The event will be held from 3 PM to 8 PM (15-20) in and around the parking lot of the University of Tartu Library. The target group for the 'Festival of Wisdom' is young people. Tartu Youth Work Centre invites youth bands who wish to perform at a city-wide event and thus increase their recognition. Please express your interest by emailing karolin.valge@tartu.ee by 2. […]
Announcement
Renovation work will take place in the buildings of Anne and Lille youth centers until the end of August. The construction work will not disrupt the centers' activities.
Interview with our foreign intern Beyza
A young Turkish student, Beyza, has come to our organization for an international internship. We conducted a short interview with her to get to know her better. In the interview, you can also learn more about how young people from other countries view the youth work situation both in our country and in their own. Happy reading! [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_divider style=”thin” /] Please introduce yourself in a few sentences. My name is Beyza […]