Leisure time
There are several operations in the City working to ensure that residents have meaningful leisure time. For children and young people, there are activities associated with schooling, with the aim of supporting learning and socialisation.
There are several operations in the City working to ensure that residents have meaningful leisure time. For children and young people, there are activities associated with schooling, with the aim of supporting learning and socialisation.
Associations receive grants from the City to offer a wide range of activities. There are many municipal operations that can contribute in various ways to residents experiencing meaningful leisure time.
Leisure-time centres
Leisure-time centres are aimed at pupils aged 6–10 and are offered for those parts of the day when they are not attending school or the pre-school class, including during holidays and study days. The aim of the leisure-time centre is to stimulate the development and learning of pupils, and to promote a variety of contacts and social fellowship. The leisure-time centre is part of compulsory school.
Leisure-time clubs
Leisure-time clubs are offered to children aged between 10 and 13. It is a fixed point with activities and snacks. Children can go to leisure-time centres and clubs both before and after the school day, and on holidays and study days.
Recreation centres and youth centres
There are youth centres in all city district departments, which offer activities during the evenings and are free of charge. A youth centre should be an environment without any demands on performance, but where young people have the opportunity, together with the staff, to plan and carry out various activities in a safe, drug-free environment. Boys and girls have the same activity opportunities
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Playgrounds, park games and paddling pools
The City’s playgrounds have different kinds of play equipment, such as slides and climbing frames. There may also be room to play with sand and water, and in winter there may also be a sledding hill.
Park games are free of charge and open to children, young people and their relatives. The focus is on outdoor activities such as games, cultivation and creative activities. During the day there are staff present at the park games, and there is always someone to talk to. Sometimes the park games can have activities in the evenings and at weekends. Some park games can be booked for children’s parties and other events.
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Leisure for All
Leisure for All is a network in Stockholm that works to develop leisure activities to enable everyone to enjoy active leisure time. The Sports Department is responsible for the network.
The “Fritidsnätet” website offers a comprehensive range of leisure activities for children, young people and adults who need extra support in Stockholm County. It collects information and activities from over 400 associations, youth recreation centres and other operations that work for people who need extra support.
Leisure time for the elderly
The City of Stockholm offers various leisure activities for the elderly, such as gym training, group activities, cultural meetings, dietary advice, IT skills, and much more. The city district departments are responsible for these operations.
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Summer camp
Summer camp is a camp for children attending school years 1 to 9. It aims to provide children with an experience of nature and the opportunity to strike up new friendships. There are now special summer camps for special interests offering anything from summer camps for chefs to adventure summer camps, but there are also more traditional summer camps.
School of the Arts
At the School of the Arts (Kulturskolan), children and young people between the ages of 6 and 22 are given space to discover, develop and express themselves in words, images, notes and movements.
Tuition takes place in our premises and schools all over the City.
Organisation
The Education Department is responsible for after-school clubs and leisure clubs in connection with the municipal schools.
Each city district department is responsible for youth centres.
The Sports Department is responsible for creating the conditions for Stockholmers to have the opportunity to be active.
The Culture Department is responsible for the School of the Arts.