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Kerttu and Keijo – Espoo’s mobile youth centres also open in the summer

Kerttu is a youth centre on wheels. Decorated according to the wishes of its users, the vehicle serves young people in the same way as any youth centre. Keijo, on the other hand, is a mobile youth work van. Keijo carries the goods and equipment needed to set up a youth centre and transforms into a diverse youth centre in no time.

Photo: Triin Peltoniemi

Mobile youth workers will be available throughout the summer!

Kerttu  contains everything you would normally find in a youth centre – except for a 300 kg pool table. Kerttu has a kitchen, oven, refrigerator, sofa, TV, speaker, game console, board games, etc. The standard equipment includes a grill and, on a hot summer day – or in the event of summer rain – it is nice to sit under Kerttu’s awning for a while. Inside the vehicle, there is room for 10 young people at a time. Various games equipment and items are available to borrow depending on the season. During the summer, most of the activities take place outdoors, and this is reflected in the games equipment.

Keijo also usually has a grill, chairs, a marquee and lots of equipment to borrow, such as scooters, skateboards and hoverboards. Both mobile youth centres can always offer something cold to drink. Mobile youth work activities are primarily intended for 9–17-year-olds, but younger children can come and visit the services with their parents. Nobody will be turned away – everyone is welcome.

Kerttu and Keijo are operated by Espoo Youth Services’ mobile youth work, but youth workers from other youth centres around Espoo can also be found there in the summer. At least two youth workers will be moving with Kerttu and Keijo at all times. Mobile youth workers can be challenged to participate in various activities. They say they are the best at everything – challenge them to find out the truth!

Nuori Espoo mobile youth centres Keijo and Kerttu

  • Mobile youth centres are where the young people are.
  • Kerttu will be on the move in the summer from 5 June to 22 June 2023, Mon–Fri, closed on weekends.
    • Mon-Thu 15–21.30 
    • Fri 16–21.30 
  • Keijo will be on the move in the summer from 26 June to 4 August 2023, Mon–Fri, closed on weekends.
    • Mon-Thu 15–21.30 
    • Fri 16–21.30 
  • The summer programmes and schedules will be planned during the spring.
  • Follow Kerttu and Keijo’s movements, schedules and summer activities on Instagram: @nuoriespooliikkuva and on Snapchat: @espooliikkuva
  • Mobile youth work activities are primarily intended for 9–17-year-olds.
  • Young people can also order Kerttu or Keijo to their preferred location through WhatsApp on +358 43 8257238.
  • There is more equipment in the warehouse than the mobile youth centre can carry. So if you know what equipment you want Kerttu or Keijo to bring, please send a message to the youth workers well in advance (SUP boards, scooters, sumo suits, etc.).