Athletics middle school camp
Athletics
The high school camp is part of a nationwide dual career program, the aim of which is to combine schooling and internships.
into a functioning whole.
The Finnish Olympic Committee guides the athlete's dual career work. The Finnish Sports Institutes Association is responsible for developing and coordinating the national middle school camp, together with the sports institutes.
Current events
- 26.-29.10.2026
- 7.-10.12.2026
- 15.-18.2.2027
- 5.-8.4.2027
What does a middle school camp include?
- A comprehensive start to developing as an athlete
- The focus is on life management skills (including time management, nutrition, rest, sleep, mental training and social life)
- Characteristic and sport coaching
Who is the middle school camp intended for?
- For 7th–9th graders of secondary school
- Students in 2nd grade can also participate in the middle school athletics camp.
- The camp is especially suitable for multi-sport athletes, sprinters, jumping and throwing teams.
- The athlete and family are expected to be ready to commit to a year-long project, i.e. to each of the four camps.
Practising
- At the camp, we practice sport and skill drills 1-3 times a day.
- Focus on skill, physical training and sports training
- Versatile testing and monitoring
Study
- During camp days, students will study/do homework under supervision at the sports institute, approx. 3 hours/day.
- Studying is carried out on a homework basis.
- You can also take tests during camp weeks.
Sports coaches
Responsible for athletics coaching Joni Jäntti
Price 290€ /person / 3-day camp
- The full board price includes accommodation, breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and evening meal.
- Extra night (Sun-Mon) + breakfast €45/person
- Material fee €10/person, charged at the first camp. Includes the Grow as an Athlete workbook, other additional materials and a camp shirt.
The application is open until August 30.8.2026, XNUMX.
Camping is education under liberal educational work, which is regulated by the Act on Liberal Educational Work (632/1998).
Watch a video about the middle school camp
Come and develop as an athlete
Contact us and ask for more information!
📧 Antti Lappalainen | antti.lappalainen@tanhuvaara.fi
040 080 5178
