Pateniemi’s new youth center will open at the end of August in the fall of 2026 in the yard of the elementary school at Risuniityntie 7, 90800 Oulu. In the preliminary plans, the nuokkari is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The opening hours and the target group will be updated on these pages and on nuokkari’s Instagram account.
You can come and play at Pateniemi’s youth house e.g. board games, billiards, poker and slot machines. The new youth house also has the opportunity for cooking, crafts and many other activities. During the evening, you can also chat with the youth workers or just hang out with your friends. Shifts are also available in the school’s gymnasium.
We organize various competitions, tournaments, bingos, crafts, cooking, game activities, etc.
If you have ideas or wishes regarding our activities, come and tell us about it at Pateniemi youth house, or send us a message on social media @Patelannuokkari!
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.
