🎸Tead?Fest invites youth bands to perform! 🎸
on September, Tead?Fest will take place in the heart of Tartu – an inspiring day of wisdom where youth, creativity, and music meet. The event will be held from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Tartu city center. 👉 We are looking for talented youth bands who want to energize Tartu with their music on the Tead?Fest stage. This is an ideal opportunity to introduce your work to a new audience, share the stage with other amazing artists, and experience the buzz of the event on the coolest day of early autumn […]
Summer Party: ice cream, music, and youth energy!
Despite the weather not being kind to this year's summer kick-off party, young people were still there – joyful and ready for action! Our small but heartfelt tradition – celebrating the end of the school year and the beginning of summer with Anne and Anneke – happily continued. Even with a drizzle, several outdoor activities took place. One active young person had put together a playful orienteering game, […]
Overnight at the youth center?
A youth overnight event has taken place three times at Lilleke, with the last one held on the last Friday of May. The youth overnight event is very popular among young people, as they get to stay at the youth center for the entire night. Before the overnight stay, we divide tasks among the young people – someone plans evening activities, someone organizes dinner, and someone is responsible for breakfast. This time, the young people did it in teams. Those responsible for food […]
From Garage to Cafe: Ilmatsalu Youth's First Home Cafe Day
Ilmatsalu awoke with special excitement on May 17th – for the first time, a home café day took place, bringing a pleasant buzz, appetizing aromas, and many guests to the small town. The Ilmatsalu Youth Center also participated with its own café. Although the café opened its doors only on Saturday, preparations began much earlier. Together with the young people, we gathered ideas and planned activities. The day before the event was largely spent in the kitchen, where we prepared a diverse […]
Tead?Fest is looking for co-organizers for September 1st
The Tartu Youth Work Centre is organizing the traditional Day of Wisdom on September 1st and is looking for co-organizers. As in previous years, the event will take place on September 1st in Tartu city centre, next to Kaubamaja. The event starts at 2:00 PM, and hobby education activities will continue until 7:00 PM. The evening will conclude with a concert by the main performer from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tead?Fest is Tartu's city-wide back-to-school celebration, where hobby schools and clubs mark the beginning of the new […]
New Me Studio
Not long ago, a new club – Uue Mina Stuudio (New Me Studio) – opened its doors at the Anne Youth Center. Initially, it was intended only for girls, but we later realized that many topics could be of interest to everyone – for example, ways to cope with stress, various workshops, and quizzes. As a result, the number of interested participants grew. Young people discuss with enthusiasm, propose exciting ideas for future meetings, and [...]
Applications for this summer's Tartu Youth Work Camp groups began on Monday
Starting Monday, May 12, all young people aged 13-19 who are registered residents of Tartu will have the opportunity to apply for the Tartu Youth Work Camp 2025 groups. This summer, there will be an even wider selection of groups and employers than before, so everyone is sure to find something that suits them. This year, there are over 100 places available for young people aged 13-14, giving more young people the opportunity to join the work camp. Secondly, this year, in cooperation with Tallinn [...].
What to take on a hike?
When hiking, it's always important to have the right equipment. This affects how successful your hike might be and how comfortable you feel while hiking. Of course, equipment can sometimes vary among hikers depending on the individual, their preferences, and hiking habits, but there are some definite things every hiker should keep in mind regarding gear. Below, young hiking enthusiast […]
A social work student's perspective on the daily life of youth work
I am Sigrid, a 30-year-old social work student from Tallinn University of Applied Sciences. This spring, I completed an internship at the Tartu Youth Work Centre, where I directly experienced working with young people and saw the crucial role youth work plays in supporting the well-being of children and families. During the internship, I actively participated in both daily activities at youth centers and larger events. One of the most memorable experiences was definitely participating in the organization of a city camp – it [...].
The Enterprising Youth Centre Label – More Than an Award
There are rarely quiet moments at the Anne Youth Center. Young people gather there, some more motivated than others, but all looking for a place to try out their ideas – whether it be organizing events, participating in projects, or simply discussing life with each other. That is why it seemed natural to participate in the new pilot program of the Estonian Association of Open Youth Centers, through which […]