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Youth Centre

On the water

The Marttinen youth centre is surrounded by water and, thanks to the Herraskoski canal built in 1907 between Lake Toisvesi and Lake Marttisenalainen and leading to Näsijärvi, it is possible to paddle around Marttinen. What could possibly provide more opportunities to have some great water experiences than surroundings like this?

Aims

  • Find your own limits
  • Overcome yourself
  • Enjoy nature
  • Work together with others
  • Boost the group spirit
  • Positive mood

Enjoy canoeing, rowing, fishing and other great experiences and fun times in the beautiful waters near Marttinen.

 
 
Let’s go fishing
 

Let’s go fishing

Get to know rod-fishing equipment and lures and go fishing at nearby shores or on a boat. In spring, more fishing is done with lures from boats while in autumn the emphasis is on rod-fishing. In winter, ice-fishing is done, when the ice conditions allow. Who will get the biggest catch? In winter, there is a charge for transport. The distance from Marttinen is 10 km.

Aims

  • Get to know rod-fishing equipment and your own area’s fishing waters
  • Getting a fish

Human rights aim

Everyone has the right to a clean environment!

Price

Youth groups 140,00 € / group VAT 0%
2 h, max 15 persons

Stand-up paddling
 

Stand-up paddling

Paddle with a long paddle while standing on a board like that of a surfboard. This is SUP or stand-up paddling. At the Marttinen youth centre, you can SUP in the waters nearby.

NB! Available between May 1 and September 30.

Goals

  • Enjoying nature
  • Exceeding your limits

Human rights perspective

Everyone has the freedom to move around!

Price

Youth groups 120,00 € / group VAT 0%
2 h, max. 15 persons


Price

Other groups 25,00 € / person VAT 10%, minimum charge 240,00 € / group
2 h, max. 15 persons

Church boat rowing
 

Church boat rowing

We row a guided route in a 14-seat church boat, as was traditionally used for rowing to church. Pull… pull... we’re all in the same boat. It is possible to change the rowers during the activity.

Aims

  • Cooperation skills and group spirit
  • Enjoying nature

Human rights aim

Everyone has the freedom to move around!

Price

Youth groups 250,00 € / group VAT 0%
3-4 h, max 28 persons.


Price

Other groups 300,00 € / group VAT 10%
3-4 h, max 14 persons.

Canoeing around the island
 

Canoeing around the island

We paddle around the island of Marttinen, through the canal and towards the  Herraskoski rapids. With good cooperation with your paddling team, it's usually possible get through the rapids without getting wet. The water and weather conditions affect the choice of route.

NB! For those over 12 years old. Available between May 1 and September 30.

Goals

  • Pair work
  • Finding your own limits
  • Outdoing yourself

Human rights perspective

Everyone has the freedom to move around!

Price

Youth group 380,00 € / group VAT 0%
4 h, 17-32 persons


Price

Other groups  25,00 € / persons VAT 10%
3 h, max 16 persons, minimum charge 250,00 € / group
4 h, 17-32 persons, minimum charge 425,00 € / group

Canoeing on the lake
 

Canoeing on the lake

We canoe in the beautiful waters near Marttinen. Depending on the group’s wishes, we can paddle for excample through the canal, under the Keiturisalmi bridge or towards the downstream of the rapids.

NB! Available between May 1 and September 30.

Goals

  • Pair work
  • Positive mood
  • Enjoying nature

Human rights perspective

Everyone has the freedom to move around!

Price

Youth groups 120,00 € / group VAT 0% 2h, max. 16 persons 
Youth groups 240,00 € / group VAT 0% 2h, max. 32 persons


Price

Other groups 25,00 € / person
2h, max. 16 persons, minimum charge 150,00 € / group
17 - 32 persons, minimum charge 425,00 € / group

 

VAT is not added to the prices. By using the Marttinen youth centre’s services you are supporting a good future for young people!

 
 
 
Page modified: 19 Dec 2019

Logo of Finnish Youth Centres AssociationMarttinen is one of the nine centres supported by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.

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