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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 Sport Race

Kasinonpuisto park, Ainonkatu 19-31, Lappeenranta
Tue 4th August at 9:30-12:30
Gather your family and take on a fun sport race together! At various checkpoints around Lappeenranta, you'll complete physical tasks, move together and enjoy quality time as a family.
The route is approx. 2.7 km long and suitable for children of all ages. The race takes about 1.5 hours, but feel free to take breaks along the way.
Pick up the instructions at Kasinonpuisto, you can begin the race at any time between 9:30am and 11am.
The event is free of charge, no prior registration is needed.

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 event is 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)
The course will continue in August on Tuesdays at 4-5 pm in Sammontalo sportshall.

 

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 YEAR

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


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. 
 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