The Lille Youth Center located in Tartu city center actually houses two youth centers: one (in the basement) is intended for young people aged 12-19 years, and the other (on the first floor) for young people aged 7-11 years.
At the youth center, young people can play board games and socialize with peers. In the youth center for the older target group, they can play billiards, table football, and Xbox. All activities taking place at the youth center are free for young people and have open participation.
Outside the youth center, youth work specialists support young people in writing their own initiative projects, organize training sessions, help organize city-wide events (for example, Tartu Youth Day, Tartu City Children's Protection Day), and visit schools to conduct activities introducing the youth center.
The focus of the youth center for the older target groupis health, which we address through several components – mental, environmental, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional.
On Mondays, young people have the opportunity to organize their own events and activities, which are planned with the help of a youth worker. On Wednesdays, we hold an Active Wednesday Club, where we focus on developing a healthy lifestyle with young people and raising awareness of this through practical experiences, and on Thursdays, we hold a Cooking Club.
We hold various events at the center, such as pool tournaments, movie nights, celebrations of special occasions, visits, guest appearances, cultural evenings, etc. During school holidays, we offer holiday programs, and it has become a tradition to organize Halloween with an overnight stay and a Christmas party with Santa Claus in December.
Ilmatsalu Youth Center is open to two age groups
Starting September 1, 2022, the Lille Youth Center will also be open to a younger target group, ages 7-11. Young people will have separate rooms from the older target group, allowing for a more personalized approach based on their age. The youth center is located on the first floor of the Lille Youth Center.
Centre director Liis Küpar
Phone: +372 5560 6065
Email address: Liis.Kupar@tartu.ee
Address: Lille9, Tartu
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 12-18
Sat and Sun closed
Lille Youth Centre for the age group 12-19 years is located on the ground floor (0-level) of the building at Lille 9, Tartu (enter through the door and go down the stairs).
At the youth center, young people can play board games, socialize with peers, play billiards, table football, and Xbox. All activities taking place at the youth center are free for young people and have open participation.
Outside the youth center, youth work specialists support young people in writing their own initiative projects, organize training sessions, help organize city-wide events (for example, Tartu Youth Day, Tartu City Children's Protection Day), and visit schools to conduct activities introducing the youth center.
Our focus area is health, which we address through several components – mental, environmental, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional. On Mondays, young people have the opportunity to independently organize events and activities, which a youth worker helps them plan. On Wednesdays, the Active Wednesday Club takes place, where we focus with young people on developing a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness of it through practical experiences, and on Thursdays, the Cooking Club takes place. Various events take place at the center – billiard tournaments, movie nights, holiday celebrations, visits, guests, cultural evenings, etc. During school holidays, we offer holiday programs, and it has become a tradition to organize Halloween with an overnight stay and the center's Christmas party with Santa Claus in December.
Director: Riin Juurma
Phone: +372 5450 2232
Email address:riin.juurma@tartu.ee
Address: Lilletn 9, Tartu
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 13-19
Fri 14-21
Sat 13-17
Sun closed
During school holidays, the youth center is closed on weekends.
Sign language alphabets (finger spelling charts) are available on the centre's walls. The youth room has a whiteboard that allows for written communication. In case of fire or a security alarm, flashing lights will indicate it in addition to the audible signal. Steps and doorframes are marked with contrasting tape.
The youth center has a ramp to the youth center premises, but there is no wheelchair access to the toilet, office, or other halls. Resources (e.g., board games) are placed at a height that is accessible to young people in wheelchairs. To access the building from the ramp, please call +372 5450 2232 (Manager of Lille youth center) or +372 53 829 835 (Administrative Manager).
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. More information: https://erilisednoored.tntk.ee/kodu
More information:
Liisa Tammoja
Head of Lille Youth Centre
Phone: +372 5450 2232
Email address: liisa.tammoja@tartu.ee
Rental of premises for both one-time use and longer periods on an hourly basis.
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| Room | Price for young people (up to 18 years old) | Price for adults |
|---|---|---|
| Hall | 15 € / h (08:00 – 17:00) 20 € / h (17:00 – 00:00) | €25/hour (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 30 € / h (5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.) |
To rent rooms, please submit your request 2 days before the event
via theruumid.tartu.ee portal.
Cärolin Kõiv
Phone: +372 524 6146
Email: carolin.koiv@tartu.ee
Assistant to the Head of Tartu Youth Work Centre
Second floor hall and kitchen
rooms.tartu.ee portal.
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