Tartu youth centers offer free educational workshops for classes and youth groups

September 22, 2020

Starting from October, Tartu Youth Work Centre's youth centres offer the opportunity for classes or simply youth groups to attend workshops held in the youth centres' premises or outdoor areas.

The content of the workshops is related to young people's daily lives and learning, aiming to enrich school education with non-formal, playful activities.

The workshops are primarily intended for participation with one's class collective, but groups of friends, organizations, etc., are also welcome. The workshops are 2 academic hours long, and the group size is 10-25 young people. Young people aged 11-19 are welcome. You can choose between three youth center workshops:

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To get more detailed information and to register for workshops, an email should be sent to the above-mentioned address at least a week before the desired time.

Additional information:

Elisabeth Jänes

Tartu Youth Work Center

Project Manager

+372 53 037 733

elisabeth.janes@raad.tartu.ee

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