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Every Wednesday at 3 p.m., Anne's younger target group center hosts activities for the Good Mood Club. At least once a month, we conduct meditation sessions, during which young people learn to relax and switch off for a moment. Sometimes young people are confused about what exactly this activity entails. Indeed, it is difficult to put into words, and expressions that are easily understandable to multilingual young people aged 7-11 must be chosen carefully. The easiest way to explain it has been through the concept of minutes of silence, as young people have more experience with this in school.  The Headspace animated videos have been a great help, as they explain in a simple and science-based way how to train your mindfulness, why it is beneficial for us, and what results to expect. Young people have been guided...

The autumn school holiday is just around the corner! During the holiday week, taking place from October 21st to 27th, our centres are packed with various awesome opportunities just for you! P.S. There's a link below the article where you can find more information. All activities and events are free for you! 1. Participate in the e-sports day at Anne and Lille youth centres on Monday! In short: an awesome Xbox gaming day. Games include Jackbox (various cool and funny games to play together with your phone!), Multiversus, and Just Dance (an opportunity to move around playfully, especially fun to dance with friends, new young people, or even youth workers). Just come along and have a great time! 😉 2. Come and have a water fight with the youth centre on Tuesday! Yep, you read that right!…

Voting for Tartu's participatory budget has begun! Support young people and vote for idea #6 – give them more opportunities to spend their free time in diverse ways and develop! Why support this particular idea? At Järve tee 8, there is an interest and youth center where we want to create a true community center with an outdoor area offering diverse opportunities! Imagine a pleasant area where people of different ages can spend time together, actively relax, play, and participate in community events. Pretty great, right? What are we creating? - A playground with exciting swings for children and young people. - An outdoor gym to stay in shape in the fresh air. - A low ropes course that tests skills and courage. - A disc golf practice area to develop accuracy and enjoy nature. - A basketball court. - Seating areas…

Indian summer is coming to an end, and the weather is getting colder, leaves are falling, and the sun gradually sets earlier, marking the arrival of autumn. With the onset of autumn, young people have already taken the initiative to create various autumn decorations; decorating candles has been the biggest hit, along with making autumn-themed window decorations. Within the cooking club, young people have made delicious warm baked goods, such as Kinder cookies, which are ideal for cold weather. Autumn also brings several important dates in the Estonian folk calendar, marking the beginning of the cold and dark season. One of these is St. Michael's Day, celebrated on September 29th. In the past, this was a time for parties and gatherings, as the grazing season ended then. Its traditions include...

Hey, dear young people and gaming enthusiasts! The last month at Lille Youth Center has been like a big spring cleaning – old consoles were dusted off and broken controllers were fixed (thanks, Alzgamer Tartu!). We even had to put locks on so no one could "accidentally" download or upload everything they saw (haha, because let's be honest, some just can't accept being 'L bozos' in some games). Everything that didn't work was thrown out, and young people were put to work – whoever managed to get a game working that our youth workers couldn't, won themselves a fancy McDonald's meal! One of our main directions right now is towards team games! Yes, you read that right –…

At the beginning of autumn, many people's school and work obligations restart at full speed, and getting back into a routine takes time. If stress begins to accumulate excessively in daily life, hobbies and a change of environment are good helpers. The leaves will soon turn colorful, and this autumn is warm. Doesn't that sound like an ideal time for a walk or a hike in the forest? Being in nature is a well-known stress and anxiety reliever. Rich green landscapes and a quiet atmosphere offer peace of mind, which helps organize thoughts and calm the nervous system. Hiking provides an opportunity to be away from everyday worries, offering time for self-reflection and mental recharging. Wandering or hiking in the forest can help one see life from a different perspective. Nature takes its course,…

For the second year in a row, we went mushroom picking in the forest with the young people from Annekese. This time, Estonian- and Russian-speaking young people, as well as young people with Ukrainian and Iranian roots from Tartu, picked mushrooms. There were lots of emotions, and forest spirits too! Going to the forest turned out to be quite an adventure for the city kids, and there were challenges too.  A mushroom hunt with young people requires proper preparation, as the young people (and their parents) need to know where they are going, how long they will be gone, what to wear, and what to pack in their backpacks. On both occasions, we chose a forest in Vara as our destination, which can be easily reached by county bus. Upon arrival, we discuss the principles of moving around in the forest and picking mushrooms: I move in such a way that the rest of the group is visible, alone...

👀 Do you dream of gaining knowledge in the media world or wish to create your own podcast someday? Then the Tartu Youth Work Centre's podcast "Noorteaken" media club is just for you!💭 The media club offers practical and inspiring workshops, sharing of experiences, and collaboration opportunities that help you bring your creative ideas to life. You will have the opportunity to delve into the entire podcast creation process – from developing ideas and planning content to recording, editing, and publishing.🗓️ We meet every other Thursday from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM on the 2nd floor of Anne Youth Centre. In addition to regular meetings, we occasionally organise extra sessions dedicated specifically to recording episodes.💥 Participants who have attended at least five out of seven times will receive a diploma and an invitation to the Tartu Youth Work Centre's…

The start of the school year can be exciting, but also a little anxiety-inducing. New subjects, new teachers, and perhaps new classmates – it's worth preparing well for all of this. Here are seven ideas on how to make the upcoming school year as successful and pleasant as possible for yourself. Set goals for yourself. Before you go to school, think about what you want to achieve this year. This could be related to academic results, hobbies, or self-development. Setting goals helps you focus and gives you motivation to strive. It's also a good idea to create an attractive vision board with different pictures to glance at from time to time. Take time to adapt and rest. The first few weeks at school can be intense, as you need to adapt…