SUMMER 2026
Pool Swimming Schools in July
These swimming schools are held in Lauritsala swimming pool
They are organized by the sports club Lapeenrannan Kisatoverit.
More information and registration for children 4-6 year old here for children over 6 years here
Beach Swimming Schools
Swimming schools at many beaches around the city are arranged by the LiveLife-company.
Lappeenranta check here
Joutseno check here
For questions and registration please contact info@livelife.fi
Suomea ja Uintia swimming school NEW
Lappeenranta Swimming pool. Pohjolankatu 29.
The swimming school is held 5 times:
Monday-Friday 17-21 August
Children age 5-7 at 5-5.45. This course is ment for total beginners.
Children age 7-10 with swimming skills 5 meters upwards at 6-6.45
During the courses you get familiar with the water and start learning basic swimming skills
We use easy Finnish and English in the course.
Fee 20€+entrance fee each session
For questions please contact: vilma.matleena.tikka@gmail.com
Registration here
Family Exercise for small children (age 1–5 years)
Help your child learn important skills through play, music, and fun activity spots.
You can come with one or several children. Let’s enjoy moving together!
Thursdays at 9:30–10:15
May 7 – July 2 at Kimpinen field area
(Note: no session on Ascension Day, May 14)
Free of charge, no registration needed.
Contact: hanna.putkonen@lappeenranta.fi
Playground Tour
For young children (ages 1–5)
Come and try obstacle courses, ball games, music games, and fun equipment with your child.
Free of charge, no registration needed.
Kaivokorvenpuisto (Tuuhainmäenkatu 7, Sammonlahti)
Tuesdays: May 19, June 9, June 30 at 9:30–10:15
Family activity picnic at the Fortress
Kristiinankatu 2, Lappeenranta
Wed August 5 at 10:00–12:00
Come and enjoy a fun and active morning with your family!
Meet in front of the Cavalry Museum. From there, a 20-minute hobby horse walk.
The walk ends with a picnic and activities.
Bring your own snacks and, if you like, your own hobby horse.
Organized together with Lappeenranta museums.
The events are free of charge, no registration needed.
Ball Games
The groups below are for children 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 fun for Children and Teens
Fun activity spots available to be used freely by 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
Suomea ja liikuntaa
Monday 4-5 pm (1 June-27 July)
Sammontalo school front yard
Fun exercise and games for primary school aged children (6-13 years ). No fees.
Registration: contact Mimosa at mimosa.wirkkala@sul.fi or phone +358-44-2504878
Arranged by the LUM Athletics club, as part of the TALO project
Meanwhile parents can play ballgames for free (please check the Adults site)
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
Swimming:
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
For more sportsclubs please check: Harrastuskalenteri
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
ACTIVITIES DURING THE SCHOOL YEARHobbygroups 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
Free swimming and gym hours for youth and 2nd level students
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.
Students must also show their student card.
Please note! Not valid during June-August
Valid at:
Lappeenranta Swimming Pool and Gym, Pohjolankatu 29
Lauritsala Swimming Pool and Gym, Luukkaankatu 51
Joutseno-halli, Penttiläntie 17