Kaakkuri youth center and its instructors

Kaakkuri Children and Youth Centre

Welcome to the Kaakkuri Children and Youth Centre!

Hi, 7–17-year-old child or young person! At our Youth Centre you can spend time in a safe environment together with friends and trained instructors. School evening club activities are held in the same facilities.

The entrance to the Youth Centre is between the Kaakkuri Community Centre and the Health Centre. Accessible entrance through the Library entrance.

The Youth Centre has an exercise hall, living room, gaming space and lobby/cafeteria. You can play different games such as floorball, pool, table tennis, PlayStation or board games. You can also listen to music, read or watch TV.

The employees will support you and your parents and help you in all matters of life.

You are warmly welcome at the Kaakkuri Children and Youth Centre. Follow us on social media to see what is happening at our facility.

 

  • Kaakkuri Youth Centre Principles of a safe space The youth of the Kaakkuri Youth Centre have defined what makes a space safe for them. Each young person visiting the Youth Centre commits to following the principles that have been defined together. The shared principles of the space and committing to them improves communality and creates a good atmosphere. Each person at the Youth Centre gets to be themselves. The activities must not make it difficult for others to use the space. Our activities show that we respect each other. The young person is responsible for their own actions and is ready to commit to the rules of the space. We are kind. We do not discriminate or bully anyone (either verbally or physically). The space is intoxicant-free. The instructors ensure that the Youth Centre is pleasant. We plan activities for you and we want to hear how you are doing and your wishes regarding our activities.

    Kaakkuri Youth Centre 
    Principles of a safe space 

    The youth of the Kaakkuri Youth Centre have defined what makes a space safe for them. Each young person visiting the Youth Centre commits to following the principles that have been defined together. The shared principles of the space and committing to them improves communality and creates a good atmosphere.

    Each person at the Youth Centre gets to be themselves.
    The activities must not make it difficult for others to use the space.
    Our activities show that we respect each other.
    The young person is responsible for their own actions and is ready to commit to the rules of the space.
    We are kind.
    We do not discriminate or bully anyone (either verbally or physically).
    The space is intoxicant-free.
    The instructors ensure that the Youth Centre is pleasant. We plan activities for you and we want to hear how you are doing and your wishes regarding our activities.

  • Rules of Kaakkuri Youth Centre

    By following the rules of the Youth Centres, we create the prerequisites for a positive atmosphere. The rules strive to ensure that the Youth Centres are a safe and comfortable working environment for everyone. We can achieve this by considering each other and by avoiding dangerous situations and risk-taking. The rules are reviewed together with the employees and the young people regularly.
    The Youth Centre is primarily meant for youth activities. The facilities can be used by other groups as well.
    Activities and behavior in the Youth Centre must be appropriate. The activity cannot harm or discriminate against anyone. Good manners are important at the Youth Centre.
    The use and possession of alcohol, tobacco products, snuff or any other intoxicants is prohibited at Youth Centre events, facilities and in their immediate surroundings.
    Energy drinks are prohibited at the Youth Centres for health reasons.
    Youth Centre instructors have the right to command a child, young person or other facility user a temporary or permanent ban from the Youth Centre if the user repeatedly causes harm to other facility users or facility use or does not follow the rules and regulations.

  • You can rent the following facilities: 
    ATK/Library 23 m²
    Living room 68 m²
    Kitchen 24,5 m²
    Exercise Hall 114 m²
    Lobby 68 m²
    Entire facility 300 m²

    Booking distribution principles and terms of use:

    Activities of the Youth Services
    Groups from Oulu under 29 years old
    Organizations and associations registered to Oulu
    Other operators
    We do not rent facilities for private use, such as birthday celebrations
    Seasonal bookings are only rented with child and youth organizations and contracted cooperation partners.