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Summer 2026 – NEW!

The summer program will be updated during April.

Ball Games

These groups are for children in grades 1–6.
Free of charge. No registration needed.
The equipment is available on place.

Easy football 

15 June – 6 August
Tue 14:00–15:00 Lauritsala artificial field
Thu 14:00–15:00 Sammonlahti artificial field

Easy  floorball

15 June – 6 August
Mon 10:00–11:00 Myllymäki school yard
Fri 10:00–11:00 Kimpinen school yard

Easy basketball

15 June – 6 August
Thu 10:00–11:00 Pontus school yard
More info: tel. 040 630 9244

 

Summer activities  for Children and Teens

Under school aged  must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Free of charge. No registration needed.
The equipment is available on place.More info: tel. 040 630 9244

15 June – 5 August
Mon 14:00–16:00 Myllymäki school yard
Tue 10:00–12:00 Pulpi school yard (30 June and 7 July)
Wed 14:00–16:00 Sammonlahti school yard

 

Disc Golf try out

Try a new popular game, that is fun like regular golf, but much easier to start and costs nothing.
Suits all ages. 
Free of charge. No registration needed. The equipment is available on place.

Mon 1 June, 18:00–19:30
Ravikangas disc golf. Ravitie 17, Joutseno

Mon 8 June, 18:00–19:30
Ravikangas disc golf
Ravitie 17, Joutseno

Mon 15 June, 18:00–19:30
Sorkki disc golf course
Mattilan lampi, Kaarnepolku

Mon 22 June, 18:00–19:30
Sorkki disc golf course
Mattilan lampi, Kaarnepolku

Organized together with Willimies Disc Golf.
More info: tel. 044 235 8783

 

Suomea ja liikuntaa

Monday 4-5 pm 
Sammonlahti school building . In the summer time outdoors

Sammontalon liikuntasali ,  (entrance from the back yard by the "liikuntatilat" sign)
Fun exercise and games for school aged children (1st-6th grade ). No fees.
Registration: contact Mimosa at mimosa.wirkkala@sul.fi or phone +358-44-2504878
Meanwhile parents can play ballgames for free in the other part of the hall.

Swimmingschools for Children

Beginners' swimming school - New

2nd-24th June Tuesday and Wednesday at 5-5.45pm and 6-6.45.
Age groups from 5 years.( 8 sessions)

Lappeenranta swimming pool. Pohjolankatu 29.
Price: Instruction fee 32€ (totally) + entrance fee to the swimmingpool (each session)
Registration starting 20th April on this website

For more swimming schools:

Lappeenrannan Uimarit swimming club:
Beginners` courses here
Advanced beginners` courses here
For questions please contact:  toiminnanjohtaja@lappeenrannanuimarit.fi
Phone: 050 452 1005 (Monday-Wednesday  9 am-2 pm)
Lappeenrannan Kisatoverit  
See more information and registration  here
For questions please contact: juho@lprkt.fi  Phone: 050 512 4389

Family Sports Events

Joutsenohalli, Penttiläntie 17
Sunday 11.4  at 10am-1pm  (calm hour 9-10)

Kourulan palloiluhalli, Katajakatu 12
Sunday  19.4 at  10.00-13.00
  (calm hour 9-10)

Children's Sports Events are designed for 1-12 year-old children with an adult.
Families are free to try out different exercise equipment and, for example, trampolines. The activities are supervised, but a child always needs an accompanying adult.
Children in need of special support are recommended to attend the calm hour from 9-10 am.
No registration required. Price: €2.70/child. Adults participate for free.
Organized in collaboration with sports clubs.

Water Splash Days at the Swimming Pool

Lauritsala Swimming Pool, Luukkaankatu 51
Saturday 11.4.11am - 1 pm
The activities are supervised, but a child always needs an accompanying adult.
Price: Regular pool admission fee, no charge for the event.
During the Water Splash event, the pool will have fun equipment for water play, and there will be no public swimming in the hall.
Organized in collaboration with Lappeenranta Swimmers and Lappeenranta Kisatoverit sports clubs.
No registration. 
 

Hobbygroups at the schools

You find a list of free hobbygroups  for children (1st-6th grade) here 
and for teens (7th-9th grade) lower on the same  page.
For questions please ask the teacher. 

Wellness page for students studying at a secondary school "lukio" 

Check here

Sportsclubs in Lappeenranta:

Football: Pepo    Lapa   LauTP 
Basketball:Pojat Namika  Tytöt Catz  , Joutsenon Kullervo  
Badminto, wrestling: Wilsu
Tabletennis: Lappeenrannan Työväen Urheilijat
Tennis, padel: Lappeenrannan Tennisseura LTS
Gymnastics: Lappeenrannan Voimistelijat

For more sportsclubs please check: Harrastuskalenteri


Free swimming and gym hours for youth and 2nd level students

Fridays from 2 -5 pm
Upper secondary school students and 2nd level students can swim and use the gym for free during the mentioned hours  by signing in at the cashier.
Note! Students must also show their student card.
Valid at:
Lappeenranta Swimming Pool and Gym, Pohjolankatu 29
Lauritsala Swimming Pool and Gym, Luukkaankatu 51
Joutseno-halli, Penttiläntie 17
 

Adapted physical Activities 

For children with special needs please check here

More sports, hobbies  and events for all ages..

Local sports clubs look  here
The calender for local sports activities  look  here
The event guide for Lappeenranta  look here
The community house/Nice Hearts look  here