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 pm
The Official Opening Ceremony for Jamk Summer School students and professors will be held on Monday 2 June at 18:00 (6 pm) at Jamk's Main campus after your first day of classes.
Tuesday 3 June - Traditional Finnish Summer Eve Experience
from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a Traditional Finnish Summer Eve Experience at Varjola! You'll have an opportunity to experience Finnish luxury smoke saunas, hot jacuzzis, Finnish dinner, a dip into the lake, and simply enjoying the Varjola surroundings.
All this is included in the summer school fee. For the daredevils, Varjola offers an opportunity to go rafting for 20€/person.
- Departure: Buses leave from Hotel Greenstar at 16:45
- Return: Buses leave from Varjola back to Jyväskylä at 21:30
- Cost: Included in the summer school fee (Optional rafting 20€)
- What else: Casual clothing according to the weather, towel, swimsuit, flipflops, water bottle
Wednesday 4 June - Culture & Language Orientation 4 pm to 5 pm
Learn more about Finnish culture and language from our language center expert.
Cost: Included in the admin fee
Thursday 5 June - Jyväskylä Walking tour from 5 pm to 7 pm
Enjoy a scenic tour around Jyväskylä with your fellow summer school students.
Meeting point: Jamk Main Campus.
Cost: Included in the admin fee
Friday 6 June - Football Tournament from 5.30 pm onwards
Come and join us for a football tournament on Friday evening and bring your competitive spirit to the field! Wear sport clothing, according to the weather.
Tuesday 10 June - Study Together Sessions on Campus from 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Let's study together!
Wednesday 11 June - Beach Picnic at Lake Tuomiojärvi from 5 pm onwards
Let’s go to the beach! ☀️ We have a ton of different games with us - see you from 17.00 (5 pm) onwards!
Friday 13 June – Sport & Fun Competition in the Harbour area from 1 pm to 4 pm
Join us for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and friendly team competition at our sport & fun event!
Saturday 14 June – Beach Picnic in the Harbour Area from 12 pm 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!
Monday 16 June - Cruise on Lake Päijänne from 5.30 pm to 9.00 pm
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 pm).
Cost: Included in the admin fee
Tuesday 17 June - Closing Ceremony from 5.30 pm
On Tuesday 17th 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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