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Swimmingschools for children 

Courses organized by Lappeenrannan Uimarit swimming club:
Beginners` courses here
Advanced beginners` courses here

Please check the beginning dates of the registrations because  places sell out very fast..  
Week 17 the Beach swimming schools
Week 23 the Autumn courses
For questions please contact:  toiminnanjohtaja@lappeenrannanuimarit.fi or phone: 050 452 1005 (Monday-Wednesday  9 am-2 pm)

Lappeenranta Swimming Hall

Opening hours

Until 25.5.2025
  • Mon, Wed, Thu 6-20
  • Tue, Fri 12-20
  • Sat 11-19
    Sun 10-18
26.5.-29.6.2025
  • Mon, Wed, Thu 6-20
  • Tue 12-20
  • Fri 6-14
  • Sat, Sun closed

Exceptions: 20.5. open at 15-20, 29.5. closed

30.6.-10.8.2025 closed

Ticket sales end 45 minutes and swimming time 30 minutes before the swimming hall closes. Swimming time 2 hours.

Lauritsala Swimming Hall

Opening hours
Till 25.5.2025
  • Tue, Thu, Fri 6-20
  • Mon, Wed 12-20
  • Sat 11-19
  • Sun 10-18
26.5.-29.6.2025 closed
30.6.-10.8.2025
  • Mon, Wed, Thu 11-19
  • Tue, Fri 6-14
  • Sat, Sun closed

Family Sports events 

Fun Exercise together with your child

In these classes, adults and children (ages 0-10) move together under the guidance of an instructor.
The content is  suitable for all ages. No registration is needed. Classes are canceled if it rains.

- Tuesday 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM: Parent-Child Exercise, Jupiter Park, Skinnarila (May 6th - June 24th) NEW!
- Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Parent-Child Exercise, Kaivokorpi Park, Sammonlahti (May 7th - June 25th) 
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Parent-Child Exercise, Kimpinen Sports Field (June 5th - July 31st)

Frisbeegolf  tryouts 

Frisbee golf is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. In these trials, you can learn about frisbee golf with the help of a club instructor.
Frisbees will be provided by the clubs.  In cooperation with Willimiehen Disc and 05 DiscGolf. For more information, call 040 630 9244.
No registration or fees.

 Joutseno Frisbee Golf Course: , meeting at Joutseno artificial turf field, Ravitie 20
Tuesday June 3rd, 6 -7.30 pm
Tuesday June 10th, 6- 7.30 pm
Tuesday June 17th, 6 -7.30 pm

 Sorkin Frisbee Golf Course
Meeting at the maintenance building, Mattilanlampi.
Thursday June 5th , 6 -7.30 pm
Thursday June 12th , 6 -7.30 pm
Thursday June 19th ,6 -7.30 pm

Easy  football

For primary shool children. Equipment available on place. Please bring a water bottle. 
No fees or registration. For questions phone 040 630 9244 

Sammonlahti artificial turf field
Tuesday  at 2-3 pm  (June 3nd-August 5th)


Lauritsala artificial  turf field
Thursday klo 14–15 at 2-3 pm  (June 5th-August 7th)

Easy floorball

For primary shool children. No former experience rquired. Equipment available on place. Please bring a water bottle. 
No fees or registration. For questions phone 040 630 9244 

Kimpinen school yard
Tuesday at 10-11 am (June 3rd-August 5th)

Myllymäki school yard
Thursday at 10-11 am (June 3rd-August 5th)

More easy level football

Welcome children from about  10 years
Joutseno football field, close to the sportshall. Ravitie 21 
Monday 2-3 pm  (June 9th-30th) 
In cooperation with  Joutsenon Kullervo sportsclub.
 
 
No fees or registration.

Summer events for all ages

The events are for children all ages up to  teens. Under school age children only together with an adult. 
No fees or registration. You can attend at any time during the event. For questions phone 040 630 9244

Joutseno "Kolmen sukupolven leikkipuisto"   
Monday July 14th and July 28th at 2-4 pm

Myllymäk school yard  
Wednesday June 2nd-July 30th  at 2-4 pm

Bird Watching Trip

Meeting place: Korkkitehtaanranta, Marssitie 5.
Monday, May 19th  from 5.30-7 pm 
We will watch birds along the Rantaraitti. Bring your own binoculars if you have some
The trip is free and does not require registration.
In cooperation with the South Karelia Birdlife Society. For more information, call 040 631 7428.

Opening of the Accessible Hämmäauteensuo Trail

Monday, May 26th from 5 pm
Get to know event of the  new accessible Hämmäauteensuo trail, which is suitable for people using mobility aids.
There will be sausage served at the fire place.
The trip is organized in cooperation with the Lappeenranta Disability Council.
No registration or fees.

Family Trip to Hämmäauteensuo 

Monday, June 16th ,  9.30-11.30 am
Round trip walking distance is about 3 km. Departure from the parking lot at 9.30 am.
You can reach the fire place using  a boardwalk or an accessible path.
There is a possibility to grill (considering fire warnings), to enjoy  your own snacks or to take part in some easy atcitivities.
No registration or fees.

Children's Sports Event

Joutseno Hall , Penttiläntie 17
Wednesday, June 18th, 9.30 am-11.30 am .
The sports area is supervised but not guided. For children all ages up to teens. Under school age children  together with an adult. 
Fun exercise  spots  to be tried independantly aswell as instructed activities. Also calmer spots for drawing etc. 
Joutsenon Kullervo will be involved. There will be a café by the Joutsenon Kullervo athletics section in the hall, and outdoor activities for all ages!
No registration or fees. For more information phone 040 630 9244

Children's Sports Event

Lappeenranta Sports Hall , Pohjolankatu 29
Monday, June 23rd,  9.30 am-11.30 am
The sports area is supervised but not guided. For children all ages up to teens. Under school age children  together with an adult. 
Fun exercise spots  to be tried independantly aswell as instructed activities. Also calmer spots for drawing etc. 
No registration or fees. For more information phone 040 630 9244


Family Ball Sports event

 Lappeenranta Sports Hall , Pohjolankatu 29
Monday June 23, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
For primary school children and their parents. Chose between  floorball, futsal or badminton.
No registration or fees.

Fortress Morning Picnic for Families

Start in front of the South Karelian museum
Wednesday, June 25, 9.30-11.30 am
Fun sports activities for the whole family. . Please bring your own picnic. 
No registration or fees.
In cooperation with the South Karelian museum

More summer  activities organized by clubs etc.

Finnish Baseball (Pesäpallo)
 2-3 years+adults, look  here
4-6 years, look here
 7-10 years, look here

Dance and exercise
6-8 years,  look here
9-12 years,  look here

Football
Pepo for children 3-5 years+adults, look here 
Lapa  for children 2-8 years, look here

Lappeenranta Church activities for children 7-9 years, look here
Track and field for children and adults look here
Basketball camp for children including tournament July 14th-19th look  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