Suomenlinna Youth Education Camps - lessons in history and humanity

Hostel Suomenlinna youth education camps specialize in the instruction of history and the natural sciences, in addition to the improvement of important cooperation and communication skills. Each of these experiences offers valuable perspective about who we are as individuals and as part of our environment and community. With the historic maritime fortress of Suomenlinna as the setting, human identity and humanity take on an even greater significance in each of the programme topics.

On the historic paths of Hostel Suomenlinna, knowledge gleaned from books on Baltic Sea power struggles translates into an understanding of how the past lives on today. Influences from Sweden, Russia and historic and modern-day Finland are apparent at every corner, to touch, feel and experience firsthand. This tangible hands-on experience on the island turns the learning of history on Suomenlinna into a real adventure.

The nature and environment paths on the island encourage visitors to taste and smell and autonomously explore the diverse nature. The shores and bedrock of the island serve up the unique Baltic archipelago flora, wonders we must all conserve for future generations.

A significant maritime bastion, the Suomenlinna fortress has been the stage for the many opposing demands and passions of Finland's neighbouring countries. Against this kind of background, communication and cooperation skills appear even more vital. The way that individuals relate to each other and our ability to work together to affect our life now have long-lasting effects on human history and society as we know it.

The youth education camp schedule can be filled in with many of the island's other diverse services, not to mention that all of the attractions of the Helsinki centre are just a 15 minute ferry ride away.

Smaller camp facility promotes a communal feeling

The lodging, eating and activity quarters of Hostel Suomenlinna are all located under the same roof - keeping groups naturally together and in close contact throughout the duration of the learning sessions. It is also beneficial towards achieving any social objectives the camp sessions may have. The entire Hostel can be hired out for student group or school use.

The nimble Hostel Suomenlinna organization allows groups to easily tailor-make their camp education experience to best suit their needs. Reserving a camp session is simple when meals, lodging and educational programmes can all be arranged at one sitting with the same agreement.