Puokkari Youth Center, also known as the Puolivälinkangas Youth Centre, is located between Paulaharju School and St. Tuomas Church at Puokkaritalo.
The youth centre is a place for children and young people to spend their free time, and you are always welcome here. Our activities are diverse, and we are happy to hear ideas from kids and teens about what they’d like to do.
The building has excellent facilities that offer opportunities for all kinds of activities. Every day, we have access to a gym, which allows for versatile exercise, teamwork, and games. In the lounge area, you’ll find a pool table and a ping-pong table. There’s plenty of space and supplies for board and card games, arts and crafts, and even cooking. In the living room, you can enjoy a PS5 and a wide selection of games. And if you don’t feel like doing anything, you can simply relax and spend time in a safe environment.
We organize various events, theme days, competitions, and quizzes, so it’s worth stopping by—or at least checking out our social media channels to see what’s happening.
In spring 2026, we’ll be launching our own Youth Action Team, a group for young people to come up with new ideas for the centre, such as clubs or even a disco. If you’re interested in joining the Youth Action Team, you’re welcome! Ask the instructors for more details.
The best thing about our youth centre is that you’ll always find someone to talk to—so you can come alone or with friends. There’s no need to register, and all activities are completely free.
You are warmly welcome. Remember, we’re here just for you.
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.
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coordinator
Lead Youth Worker
Youth Leader
Club Leader
