Our youth workers made a strong start to the first week of the year in the fairytale glass house, in the magical Christmas city on Tartu Town Hall Square. Visitors who entered the house were offered various creative activities. For example, young people could design socks, t-shirts, and fabric bags; those who wished could draw, and others could play board games. Throughout the day, both older and younger visitors were met, as well as their parents, who also learned a lot about the Tartu Youth Work Centre.
What do youth workers who visited the site say about the experience?
Aveli: “I liked the atmosphere of the little house. Everyone who walked through our doors was open to conversation and other exciting activities. The most memorable part of Christmas City for me was the little friends who enthusiastically thought along with us on the topic of recycling and played games with us.”
Maarja: Operating outside the center is a good opportunity to keep youth work visible in the cityscape. By being in the Christmas town, we reached young people and their parents, many of whom heard about our activities for the first time and whom we were able to invite to participate in the activities of the open youth center.
Kristina: Working in the Christmas village was very enjoyable. Everyone who came to the lighthouse found something fun to do. The children were very creative and eagerly painted and decorated their chosen stockings. At the same time, we were able to chat with them about youth work, play simple board games, and talk about their daily activities. See you next time!
