Pateniemi Youth Centre

Welcome to the Pateniemi Youth Centre!

The Pateniemi Youth Centre is a secondary location of the Rajakylä Youth Centre and its activities are meant for 13–17-year-old young people.

The Youth Centre is temporarily located in the lobby of Pateniemi School. You are welcome to play board games, PlayStation or table tennis among other games. During the evening, you can chat with the youth instructors or just spend time with friends. The school exercise hall can be used starting from the fall of 2024.

We arrange guided activities as well, such as competitions, bingo nights etc.

If you have ideas or wishes regarding our activities, please tell us about them at the Pateniemi Youth Centre or message us on social media!

  • Principles of a Safer Space

    The activities and services of the youth center promote equality and equity among people. The premises and events of the youth center are substance-free. We do not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or any other inappropriate behavior. Inappropriate behavior will be addressed.

    Give Space 

    Respect others’ personal space and integrity. Do not touch others without asking for permission. The youth center is our shared space, let’s keep it safe and pleasant for everyone.

    Respect 

    Respect the diversity and self-determination of people. Everyone is welcome in the youth center, and everyone should have the peace to use the youth center.

    Listen 

    Listen to others’ thoughts and opinions and give everyone space in the discussion. Do not make assumptions about other people’s appearance or actions. Do not speak derogatorily about others.

  • 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. The Youth Centre rules will be read through together with the employees, children and young people every fall.

    Being at the Youth Centre
    Activities and behavior at the Youth Centres must be appropriate. You must not hurt or discriminate against anyone. Good manners are important at the Youth Centres. Cursing, racist comments, hurtful name-calling and bullying are prohibited.

    Age ratings
    The Youth Centres have separate opening times for younger and older users.

    Tobacco and tobacco products
    Smoking, using snuff and tobacco products is prohibited in the Youth Centre events, facilities and yards.

    Alcohol
    The use and possession of alcohol and other intoxicating substances at Youth Centre events, facilities and in their immediate surroundings are prohibited.

    Energy drinks
    Energy drinks are prohibited at the Youth Centres for health reasons.

Instructors