Social Programme - Business Summer School
Take part in cultural and social activities in Jyväskylä: e.g. an evening cruise on Lake Päijänne and a traditional Finnish Sauna-night with barbequing and swimming in a lake.
Please note that these are the preliminary dates for the Summer 2025
Monday 2 June - Opening Ceremony, 6 p.m.
The Official Opening Ceremony for Jamk Summer School students and professors will be held on Monday 2 June at 18:00 (6 p.m.) at Jamk's Main campus after your first day of classes.
Tuesday 3 June - Traditional Finnish Summer Eve Experience
from 5.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a Traditional Finnish Summer Eve Experince at Varjola! You'll have an opportunity to experience Finnish luxury smoke saunas, hot jacuzzis, grilling sausages, a dip into the lake, and simply enjoying the Varjola surroundings.
All this is included in the admin fee. For the daredevils, Varjola offers an opportunity to go rafting for 20€/person.
- Departure: One bus leaves from Hotel Greenstar and one bus from Forum from the same spot where the Helsinki bus arrived on Sunday 1 June
- Return: Buses leave from Varjola back to Jyväskylä at 21:30 (9.30 p.m.)
- Cost: Included in the admin fee (Optional rafting 20€)
- What else: Casual clothing, towel, and a swimsuit
Wednesday 4 June - Jyväskylä Walking Tour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
On this guided tour, you will see Jyväskylä’s most important spots to sightsee while getting to know the city and the highlights of its history.
Cost: Included in the admin fee
Thursday 5 June - Walk Around Lake Jyväsjärvi from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Enjoy a scenic walk around Lake Jyväsjärvi with your fellow summer school students.
Meeting point: Jamk Main Campus.
Cost: Included in the admin fee
Friday 6 June - Football Tournament from 4.30 p.m. onwards
Come and join us for a football tournament on Friday evening and bring your competitive spirit to the field!
Saturday 7 June – Beach Picnic in the Harbour Area from 12 p.m. onwards
Come and join us to hang out on Saturday afternoon. This picnic is a wonderful chance to better get to know your fellow classmates!
Tuesday 10 June - Study Together Sessions on Campus
Let's study together!
Wednesday 11 June - Beach Picnic at Lake Tuomiojärvi from 5 p.m. onwards
Let’s go to the beach! ☀️ We have a ton of different games with us - see you from 17.00 (5 p.m.) onwards!
Tuesday 17 June - Cruise on Lake Päijänne from 5.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Join us for a lovely evening cruise on Lake Päijänne. The cruise includes a buffet dinner, which you can enjoy with your fellow students while experiencing the unique Finnish lakeside scenery. Cruise and dinner are included in the admin fee.
Departure from Jyväskylä harbour at 17:30 (5.30 p.m.).
Cost: Included in the admin fee
Wednesday 18 June - Closing Ceremony from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Wednesday 18th of June, we will have an official closing ceremony at Jamk's Main campus, where you will receive your official certification of attendance.
So join us in the beautiful city of Jyväskylä
An unforgettable summer experience awaits you. Time to dive in!
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