Easy to Join Exercise 2024
Summer Sports and Events
Let´s be active together this summer!
In some of the courses the instruction language is Finnish, but don´t hesitate-the body language is universal!
For questions please contact: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or 040-6317428
Improve your swimming skills for the summer
Lappeenranta Swimming hall. Pohjolankatu 29.
Thursdays 16.5-30.5 from 5-5.45
Welcome to join our advanced beginners course in swimming for men.
Fee 15€. Additionally the swimming hall entrance fee is to be paid each time
Registration and payment, click here
Find fun summer sports- event
Thursday 13.6 at 5-7 pm
Wilmanranta, Satamatie 23 (at the end of the harbour area)
Welcome to find fun summer activities for all ages.
What about hiking, paddling, rowing, biking, circuit training, family-exercise or Fascia Method..?
Free event. No registration.
In cooperation with local clubs and companies.
For families, teens and children
Swimming schools for children
Swimming schools on Myllysaari, Murheisternranta and Ahvenlampi beaches.
Arranged by the swimming club Lappeenrannan Uimarit.
Swimming schools of Lappeenrannan Uimarit
Family event-tour
Fun activity spots at playgrounds for daycare and primary school age children
No registration. Free events.
Monday 20.5. 4.30 pm -6 pm. Joutseno daycare center Penttiläntie 4.
Tuesday 21.5. 4.30-6 pm Lauritsala daycare center, Tietokatu 2
Monday 27.5. 3.30 pm-6 pm.Voisalmi schoolyard, Voisalmentie 19
Wednesday 29.5. 4.30-6 pm Kourula daycare center, Katajakatu 10
For questions, please contact: anne.peuhkuri@lappeenranta.fi or 040 6190266.
Adult+child exercise time
Tuesday 4 pm-4.45pm Tervahaudanpuisto, Yliopistonkatu 30- close to LUT (18.6-6.8)
Thursday 10 pm-10.45 pm Kimpinen sportsfield. Maaherrankatu 16 (20.6-8.8)
Adults and children (0-10 years) do playful exercises together.
Free of charge. No registation.
Football for primary school children
Tuesday 2-3 pm Sammonlahti artificial turf, Pirkonlähteenkatu 6 (28.5-6.8)
Thursday 2-3 pm Lauritsala artificial turf, Kuntokatu 10 (29.5-7.8)
The game is adjusted to the children taking part.
Free of charge. No registration.
Summer sports for daycare and primary school age children
Monday 2-3 pm, Kesämäki schoolyard, Lavolankatu 16 (27.5-5.8)
Wednesday 2-3 pm, Lauritsala schoolyard, Osulankatu 3 (29.5.-7.8.)
Free activities for children and playing together.
Children up to 6 years shall be supervised by an adult joining the event.
Free of charge. No registration.
Outdoor games for children
Tuesday 11 pm-12, Kesämäki schoolyard, Lavolankatu 16 (28.5-6.8)
Friday 11 pm-12, Lauritsala schoolyards, Osulankatu 3 (7.6-9.8)
Try some fun traditional outdoor games that suit children of different ages.
Free of charge. No registration.
Activities mainly for adults
Nature events
Birdwatching at Rantaraitti
Wednesday 15.5 at 5.30-7 pm
Starting point at the parking lot of Korkkitehtaanranta.Rantaraitti.
Suitable for all ages. No registration or fees .
Hiking trips
Everybody is welcome to join a suitable walking distance.
Näkkiniemi nature path.
Wednesday 26.6 at 4-7 pm.
The walking distance is 4,5 km. The starting point is at Lappeen koulu, Järviniitunkatu 2.
There is a bus stop near the school. You can bring your own snacks and we will have a break at a firepit, if you want to have a barbeque.
No registration or fees.
Mikonsaari nature path
Wednesday 3.7. at 5-8 pm.
Start from the parking lot of the Mikonsaari nature path. Mikonsaarentie 331.
The walking distance is about 2 km.
You can bring your own snacks and we will have a break at a firepit, if you want to have a barbeque.
No registration or fees.
Puumala Norppapolku nature path
Saturday 8.6.
Start at 8am from the Lappeenranta water tower, Valtakatu 55.
A daytrip enjoying the Saimaa views with an easy hike of about 10 km. Transport fee 20 €/ payment to the car driver.
Transport by carpool. Organized by Saimaan Latu
Saimaan Latu is a non profit society, that welcomes both members and non members to enjoy nature together.
For questions and registration, please contact Pekka Rossi: 040-5457329, pekka.j.rossi@gmail.com
Ruska trip (Fall colours) to Repovesi natural park
Saturday 21.9.2024
Enjoy the great ruska colours in the famous Repovesi natural park.
Transport by carpool. Organized by Saimaan Latu
Saimaan Latu is a non profit society, that welcomes both members and non members to enjoy nature together.
For questions and registration, please contact Pekka Rossi: 040-5457329 or pekka.j.rossi@gmail.com
Bike trips
Everybody is welcome to join a suitable biking distance.
You need a bike (your own or rented) and a helmet for the tours. A city bike level bike is good enough,
We will have a nice moderate travel speed adjusted to the group.
For questions, please contact stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or 040 6317428
Bike trip to Hämmäauteensuo
Tuesday 14.5.
Start 5 pm from the LUT main entrance. Yliopistonkatu 34.
Start 5.30 pm from Rakuunanmäki, Mannerheiminkatu 10.
The bikin distance is about 20-32km (depending on the starting point). Includes a walking distance about 1 km.
Please bring a water bottle and some snacks/something to grill if you wish to have a picnic.
In a case of rainy weather, the trips will be cancelled and rescheduled for future dates.
Return about 8 pm. In cooperation with Lappeenrannan Pyöräilijät biking club
No fees, Please register here
Summer sport-spot tour by bike
Wednesday 5.6 at 3 pm-about 6.30 pm
Start from the LUT main entrance. Yliopistonkatu 34.
We will go by bike to summer sport spots (tennis courts, outdoor gyms, beach volleyball fields..) around the city in Sammonlahti, Kimpinen and Myllysaari.
The biking distance will be about 20 km.
We will also visit a couple of outdoor events. You can bring your own snacks or buy something on the road.
No fees. Please register here
Bike trip to Taipalsaari
Monday 17.6 2.30-5.30 pm
The starting point is at the harbour, Kipparinkatu 2.
The length of the tour is 28 km.
Please bring a water bottle and some snacks if you wish to have a picnic.
No fees or registration.
Bike trip to Mikonsaari
Tuesday 16.7
4 pm -about 7.30 pm. Start from the LUT main entrance. Yliopistonkatu 34.
4.30 pm-about 7 pm. Start from Lappeenranta harbour, Kipparinkatu 2.
Total distance about 20-35 km (depending on the starting point). Includes a walking distance of about 1 km.
In case of rainy weather, the trips will be cancelled and rescheduled for future dates.
Return about 8 pm. In cooperation with Lappeenrannan Pyöräilijät biking club
No fees, but please register here
Bike trip to Riihilahti Taipalsaari
Saturday 17.8.2024.
We will bike from Lappeenranta to Taipalsaari along the beautiful lake route.
Total distance starting from Lappeenranta city center about 40 km.
Organized by Saimaan Latu
For questions and registration, please contact Pekka Rossi: 040-5457329 or pekka.j.rossi@gmail.com
Churchboat rowing
Tuesday 25.6 at 5-8 pm.
Start from the boathouse of the rowing club, Myllysaarenpolku 45.
You are welcome to try rowing a big traditional wooden boat. We row as a group with room for 13 rowers.
The try-out is suitable for teens and adults. The event is organized together with the local rowing club Lappeenrannan Soutajat.
Lifevests will be provided by the club. Waterproof clothes, gloves and a water bottle are recommended.
You can also bring your own picnic/something to grill if you want.
Fee 10€/person.
Please register and pay here
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Outdoor games
Easy level football
Wednesday 2.30-4 pm (starting 3.6)
Ratsumestari sportsfield. Puhakankatu 4
Price €2.50 per session. Please pay by card.
No registration. For questions p. 040-5270267
Disc golf try-outs
Joutseno frisbee golf field. Ravitie 17.
Starting point at the notice board of the artificial turf pitch.
Monday 3.6 at 6-7.30 pm
Wednesday 5.6 at 6-7.30 pm
Monday 10.6 at 6-7.30 pm
Mattila frisbee golf field. Sorkin rata. Kaarnepolku. Starting point at the service building.
Tuesday 4.6 at 6-7.30 pm
Thursday 6.6 at 6-7.30 pm
Tuesday 11.6 at 6-7.30 pm
The event offers an easy introduction to disc golf. The try-outs are arranged together with the local disc golf clubs Willimiehen DiscGolf and 05 Discgolf.
The clubs provide the discs. The events are free of charge. No registration.
For questions please contact mikko.repo@lappeenranta.fi or 040-6309244
Outdoor exercise groups
You can join the groups once or each week, if you wish. The groups are for adults of different ages and fitness levels. Please bring your own water bottle and a mat to do exercises on the ground.
The groups are free of charge. No registration. If rain, the classes will be cancelled.
For questions, please contact: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or 040-6317428
Light exercise
Body care/FasciaMethod
After a thorough warm-up, the lesson continues with a variety of easy but effective movements that develop the mobility and strength of the body.
The lessons are well suited for beginners.
No registration or fees.
Monday 11-11.45 am, Sammonlahti sportsfield, Pirkonlähteenkatu 5. (27.5-24.6)
Tuesday 11–11.45 am, Lauritsala sportsfield, Kuntokatu 10 (28.5-6.8)
Tuesday 3-3.45 am Kimpinen sportsfield high jumping spot Maaherrankatu 16 (28.5-25.6)
Wednesday 9-9.45 am , Myllysaari beach grass area. Myllysaarenpolku 37 (29.5-7.8)
Thursday 2-2.45 pm Kimpinen sportsfield high jumping spot, Maaherrankatu 16 (30.5-8.8)
No registration or fees.
Fun Walking Group
Tuesday 9.00–10.00 pm. Start from Sammontori (9.5.-27.6.)
A light walk suitable for everyone, accompanied by exercises to improve muscle tone and balance.
No registration or fees.
Outdoor/park exercise
Easy and fun exercise to music. The level is individually adjustable,
No registration or fees.
Mondays 10.00–10.45 am Myllysaari grass field, Myllysaarenpolku 37( 27.5- 5.8)
Mondays 3-3.45 pm Dance mix. Kimpinen sportsfields, high jumping spot, Maaherrankatu 16 (27.5.-24.6.)
Tuesdays 1-1.45 pm. Juvakka sportsfield, Armilankatu 33 ( 28.5-25.6)
Tuesdays 1-1.45 pm Lauritsala sportsfield. Untokatu 10 ( 28.5-25.6)
Tuesdays 6.30 pm-7.15 pm Hinkanranta, Joutseno, Rantaite 540 (28.5-6.8)
Wednesdays 6-6.45 pm Myllysaari grass area, Myllysaarenpolku 37 (29.5-7.8)
Wednesdays 3-3.45 pm, Sammonlahti sportsfield, Pirkonlähteenkatu 5 (29.5-26.6)
Thursdays 10-10.45 Kimpinen sportsfield. Adults+child-exercise. Maaherrankatu 16 (2..-8.8)
Fridays 9.00–9.45 pm Kasino park., Ainonkatu 19-31 (31.5-9.8)
Outdoor training
Step-training
Wednesday 9-10 am (29.5-26.6)
Huhtiniemi outdoor gym. Kuusimäenkatu 16. The starting point is by the stairs.
Easy step-training exercises and outdoor gym instruction.
No registration or fees.
Circuit training and stretching
Mondays 4.30-5.30 pm. Juvakka sportsfield.Armilankatu 33 ( 27.5-9.8)
Thursdays 1-1.45 pm Kimpinen sportfield, Maaherrankatu 16 (30.5-8.8. No class 28.6)
The program includes some more demanding exercises.
No registration or fees.
Kettlebell
Wednesday 4.30-5.15 pm Juvakka sportsfield,.Armilankatu 33 (29.5-7.8)
Thursday 10.00–10.45 pm Sammonlahti sportsfield, Pirkonlähteenkatu 5 (30.5-27.6)
Thursday 4.30-5.15 pm Lauritsala schoolyard, Osulankatu 3 (30.5-8.8)
Bring your own exercise mat and kettlebell or borrow one from the library.
No registration or fees.
Activities for seniors
Please note, that seniors are very welcome to all adult activities, and beginners of all ages are welcome to senior groups.
The exercises are adjusted also to fit people who have slight movement restrictions.
Neighbourhood exercise session
Wednesday 10.00–10.30 am Louhenpuisto outdoor gym, Pieni Kirkkokatu 8 (8.5-28.8)
Thursday 11.00–11.30 am Sammontori (2.5-27.6)
Easy exercise suitable for all fitness levels. You can also participate with a rollator.
Dance
Tuesdays 10.00–10.30 am Louhenpuisto outdoor gym, Pieni Kirkkokatu 8 (28.5-25.6)
Easy and fun dances that fit everybody. You can also participate with a rollator.