A wonderful hobby for kids who are new to Finland and families who are looking to integrate to the local community and culture. The best time to join guiding and scouting is now! New groups for kids and young people are starting in August and in September all around Finland. All our activities are run by volunteers, and new adults are always welcome to start volunteering with us.
Guiding and Scouting is both local and global hobby and an international youth movement. Everyone’s welcome here. All genders, races and backgrounds. The essence of this hobby is engaging in a diverse assortment of activities together with others and interacting with a wide variety of people. In scouting, you build a relationship with nature, gain local and international experiences and meet new friends.
This is one of the more affordable and versatile hobbies in Finland. The annual membership fee is around 100 euros. Scout groups usually meet once a week. In addition, the group goes on various trips both near and far. There are additional affordable fees for camps/trips/hikes. Guides and scouts do indeed go camping, hiking, swimming, cycling and canoeing, but they also get to hang out with their friends every week – having fun, playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges.
Play a game and test if this would be a hobby for your family
Play our new online game where you can test your knowledge about scouting and find out if it would be a suitable hobby for yourself or your child. Everyone who plays this game can take part in a sweepstake where the prizes are related this versatile hobby.
You or your child do not need any preliminary skills or knowledge before joining the Guides and Scouts of Finland. All you need is curiosity, and willingness to learn. This game is just a playful introduction, that will bust some myths related to this hobby. If you decide to start scouting, everything you need to know will be taught to you, step by step and in fun and engaging ways.
Language is not a limitation
Both kids and adults can join their local guides and scouts troop, even if they don’t speak the local language yet, but are willing to learn. Free-time activities and hobbies are great ways of learning the language and integrating into one’s local culture while having fun!
Most of the guiding and scouting activities are currently organized in Finnish and Swedish, but many local groups also cater to those who speak English or other languages. Please don’t hesitate to ask your local group how they have organized their groups and activities.
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More information available also in different languages
We have gathered answers and advice regarding joining the Guides and Scouts of Finland in different languages, please find out more through these links:
- Information in English
- Information in Estonian
- Information in Russian
- Information in Farsi
- Information in Arabic
- Information in Somali
- Information in Kurdish – Kurmancî
- Information in Kurdish – Soranî
- Information in Ukrainian
A new season of Guiding and Scouting is starting soon so now is the best time to begin your new hobby. You will find the local groups in your area as well as additional information about Scouting here: scouts.fi/join
Are you ready to join the adventure? Sign up now!
A new season of guiding and scouting is starting now, so don’t hesitate to join a new hobby. You will find the local scouts groups in your area as well as additional information about Scouting here: scouts.fi/join
If you are uncertain which local group would suit you or your child best, ask for advice from the Scouts’ information center: tel. 09 8865 1100/ e-mail palvelu@partio.fi.
