Education
Science in Turku
Science for kids in Turku
There are 5 clubs in Turku, training at 6 venues between them. Groups take children from about 3 to 19, split by age and skill level.
Below is each club's own page with its age groups, contact details and location on the map. Filter the list by district if you want something close to home or school.
What it costs
Science activities are often affordable or free, especially those run by universities, libraries and municipalities, while commercial workshops and camps cost more, commonly around 50-150 euros per course. Exact prices are listed on each club's page.
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LUMA Centre Finland
Turku
LUMA Centre Finland is a network of 11 universities that inspires children and youth to study mathematics, science, and technology. They offer science clubs, camps, and events for various ages, while also supporting teachers and schools.
Tiedekoulu Espoo
Turku
A science and technology school for children and youth, offering courses in robotics, programming, natural sciences, and digital art. Education is delivered through weekly lessons, camps, and workshops focused on developing problem-solving skills and engineering mindset.
Åbo Akademi
Turku
Åbo Akademi, in collaboration with Skolresurs and Svenska folkskolans vänner, organizes "Barnens Akademi" (the Children's Academy) — a series of free science workshops for children aged 7-12. The workshops are held in Turku, Vaasa, the Helsinki region, and Åland, focusing on various natural science topics and allowing children to conduct experiments and engage with science in a university environment. Participants are divided into age groups (7-9 and 10-12 years) and receive their own lab coats and diplomas.
Lasten yliopisto (Turun yliopisto)
Turku
Lasten yliopisto (Children's University) is the science-education activity of the University of Turku, inspiring children to explore science through hands-on experiments. It includes science clubs, science birthday parties, spring and winter lectures and summer science camps covering physics, robotics, astronomy, biology and history. The activities are aimed especially at primary-school-aged children.
Lounais-Suomen LUMA-keskus
Turku
Lounais-Suomen LUMA-keskus is a science education centre operating in connection with the University of Turku. It offers children and young people science clubs, science camps, science birthday parties and Children's University activities in mathematics and natural sciences, from early childhood to upper secondary. The activities inspire young people to research, learn and discover.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does science cost in Turku?
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Science activities are often affordable or free, especially those run by universities, libraries and municipalities, while commercial workshops and camps cost more, commonly around 50-150 euros per course. Exact prices are listed on each club's page.
What age is science suitable for?
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Many science clubs welcome children from around age 6 with playful, exploratory sessions, and more structured experiment groups from about age 8. Children are usually grouped by age so the activities suit their skills.
Where can I find science clubs in Turku?
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Clubs are spread across the city and its districts. Use the map and filters above to find the location nearest to you.