The Ilmatsalu Youth Center is located in the Ilmatsalu Community Center in the rural area of Tartu, at Järve tee 8. and community rooms.
Ilmatsalu Youth Center is open to young people aged 7–19 years. Community rooms can be used by community members of all ages for hobbies and joint activities. It is possible to rent rooms for private events.
The youth center offers diverse and developmental activities where young people can socialize with peers, play board games, table tennis, air hockey, foosball, WildEst, and Xbox, and use crafting and handicraft tools. All activities are free for young people and open to all.
On Thursdays, a cooking club takes place at the Ilmatsalu youth center from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, where both simple home-cooked meals and diverse national dishes are prepared. Young people learn the basics of healthy and balanced nutrition. For some, it's the first step into the world of cooking, while for others, it's an opportunity to share their knowledge and guide their peers.
At the Community Center , there are adult sewing, handicraft, and gymnastics clubs. Traditional events are held , such as dance evenings, concerts, and quiz nights. In addition to traditional events, one-off workshops, outdoor events, and other initiatives are also organized according to interest and season.
In the outdoor area, it is possible to play disc golf, practice balance on a slackline, use the basketball hoop and the mini ramp. Additionally, the Ilmatsalu-Kärevere bird trail is nearby, which is often used for hiking and enjoying nature.
The Ilmatsalu Youth and Community Centre supports the initiatives of young people and adults, offering opportunities to initiate projects or organize smaller undertakings. Whether these are ideas implemented through the NOA project fund or activities within the youth room, youth workers are always ready to offer mentorship and support.
Youth center opening hours:
For ages 7–9:
Mon-Thu 13.00–17.00
Fri 13.00–18.00
For ages 10–19:
Mon-Thu 13.00–19.00
Fri 13.00–20.30
The youth center is closed on weekends!
The community specialist is in the office on the 1st floor from Monday to Wednesday, 1 PM to 5:30 PM, other times by appointment.
Ilmatsalu Youth Center is open to two age groups
Younger visitors can expect a joyful and safe environment where they can play, craft, and make new friends.
In the youth room, they can play board games, draw, use crafting materials, and learn how to work together and support each other.
In the outdoor area, it is possible to play disc golf, practice balance on a slackline, and play ball or basketball.
Youth workers are always there to guide and help, whether it's learning a new game or a collaborative crafting project.
Director: Helene Toomeoks
Phone:+ 372 517 3463
Email address: helene.toomeoks@tartu.ee
Address: Järvetee 8, Ilmatsalu
Youth Center Opening Hours:
For 7–9 year olds:
Mon-Thu 13.00–17.00
Fri 13.00–18.00
The youth center is closed on weekends!
For older youth, the youth center offers opportunities for self-development, recreation, and personal initiative.
Here you can play table tennis, air hockey, foosball, WildEst, and Xbox, participate in the cooking club, and initiate your own projects or events.
The youth center's outdoor area has a basketball hoop, a mini ramp, and a disc golf course. Additionally, outdoor activities and hiking tours are occasionally organized on the Ilmatsalu-Kärevere birdwatching trail.
The centre supports young people's ideas and entrepreneurship — if you have an idea for organizing something exciting, youth workers will help you bring it to life.
Director: Helene Toomeoks
Phone:+ 372 517 3463
Email address: helene.toomeoks@tartu.ee
Address: Järvetee 8, Ilmatsalu
Mon-Thu 13.00–19.00
Fri 13.00–20.30
The youth center is closed on weekends!
Sign language alphabets (finger spelling charts) are available on the centre's walls. For our events, we provide sign language interpretation if needed (please feel free to inform the director of any such need). The youth room has a whiteboard that allows for written communication.
Free bus service (lines 508 and 510) operates between Ilmatsalu and Tartu for students of Tartu city.
The Ilmatsalu Youth Center is not wheelchair accessible.
At the youth center, all people are accepted regardless of their nationality, language, religion, beliefs, opinions, health status, sexual orientation, age, gender, or any other personal characteristic or attribute.
All activities taking place at the youth center are free for young people.
We have created a web-based guide to enhance the competencies of youth workers in working with young people with special needs. Read more: https://erilisednoored.tntk.ee/kodu
Rental of premises for both one-time use and longer periods on an hourly basis.
Rental of premises for both one-time use and longer periods on an hourly basis.
| Room | Price for young people (up to 18 years old) | Price for adults |
|
Mirror Hall Meeting Room |
10 € / h 15 € / h |
15 € / h 15 € / h |
To rent premises, please submit an inquiry 2 days before the event through the ruumid.tartu.ee portal.
Further information about renting premises can be obtained from the assistant to the manager of Tartu Youth Work Centre:
Cärolin Kõiv
Phone: +372 524 6146
Email address: carolin.koiv@tartu.ee
Assistant to the Director of Tartu Youth Work Center
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