Summer is here!
Summer is always a time for rest for the Association of Poles in Northern Finland. After an active start to the summer, including a trip and our summer day camps, we are heading off for a well-deserved holiday. We will be back in August with new events. We warmly invite you to join us for:
- Berry Picking – an end-of-summer excursion after the summer holidays* date to be announced
- Night of the Arts in Oulu date to be announced
More detailed information about upcoming events will be available soon on our website and on the Association’s social media channels.
Trip to Ranua Zoo
To celebrate Children’s Day, we invite children to a full-day trip to Ranua Zoo on June 1, 2026.
The trip will include a small group of 10 children and 2 supervisors, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and friendly atmosphere for exploring the world of animals together.
The aim of the trip is not only to spend a joyful day but also to develop children’s curiosity about nature through direct contact with animals and the natural environment.
🎒 What’s included:
- 🚌 transportation
- 🎟️ zoo entrance tickets
- 🍽️ lunch for participants
👉 Participation is completely free of charge.
🇵🇱 The trip will be conducted in Polish and is designed to support and develop children’s Polish language skills through simple, engaging activities and games.
During the trip, children will take part in educational tasks related to animals and their habitats, adapted to their age.
At the end of the day, there will be time for free play at the playground, allowing children to relax, have fun, and socialize.
The trip has an educational and integrative character, combining learning, fun, and contact with nature in an engaging way.
📌 To register a child, please complete the registration form.
⚠️ Limited number of places – participation is determined by order of registration.
This event is funded by the City of Oulu.
Join us!
“Polish at Full Steam!” – Active Polish Language Day Camp in Oulu
We warmly invite children of Polish origin aged 6–13 living in Oulu and the surrounding areas to participate in the project “Polish at Full Steam!” – Active Language Day Camp, which will take place from June 8–12.
The day camp will be held daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Participation is completely free of charge, and the organizers will provide lunch for all participants each day.
The project was created for children of Polish origin living outside Poland who have limited contact with the Polish language and culture. The aim of the camp is to combine active leisure with learning the Polish language while supporting the social, emotional, and creative development of the participants.
The programme has been designed so that learning takes place through play, experiences, and practical activities. Each day will include:
- sports activities and movement games,
- learning Polish language, spelling, and reading,
- science experiments and arts & crafts activities,
- board games and integration activities,
- exercises developing social and emotional skills.
Additionally, one day will include a beach outing and summer outdoor activities.
Activities will take place in small groups of a maximum of 10 children, ensuring an individual approach to each participant and a comfortable, safe atmosphere.
The project aims not only to develop children’s language skills but also to strengthen their connection with Polish culture, build peer relationships, and integrate the local Polish community.
The number of places is limited! Camp will be held fully in polish languange.
We invite you to contact us and register via the registration form.
Funded by the Institute for the Development of the Polish Language from the state budget of the Republic of Poland.
Consular office hours in Oulu
We are collecting a list of people interested in consular services in Oulu.
All persons who would like to obtain a passport or need other consular services, please contact us and provide brief information about the nature of the case, e.g. „new passport”.
The next consular visit is planned for autumn 2026.
CONTACT
Ewa Hildén – ewa@sppf.f
Let’s have a coffee!
Coffee meetings every Tuesday between 9.00-12.00 at the SPPF new office!
Venue: Kumppanuuskeskus
Kansankatu 53, room 222, Oulu
Let’s meet to have a nice chat over coffee, exchange tips, laugh and just have fun!
Welcome!
