News - Child-friendly municipality
A couple of hundred proposals were generated during the first brainstorming days for children and young people – the search for ideas continues until 19 October.
The participatory budgeting (PBF) round for children and young people in Tuusula began on Monday, 29 September with a brainstorming session. On the first day, children and young people came up with 34 proposals during their lessons that could be used to increase well-being and comfort in Tuusula.
The participatory budgeting round for children and young people is underway
Tuusula's seventh participatory budgeting round will kick off on Monday, 29 September with a call for ideas, and this time it is aimed at children and young people.
Child-friendly municipality work in Tuusula: Joy for children and young people through hobbies and opportunities to influence their own everyday lives
Tuusula has launched the second six-month period of its Child-Friendly Municipality action plan. The mid-year review for spring 2025 was published at the end of May. We have compiled excerpts from our autumn activities, which we use to increase the opportunities for children and young people to influence and participate in matters that are important to them.
The hobby fair for children and young people will be held again on 19–21 August.
The Hobby Fair will be held in August in all municipal centres in Tuusula. The fair is a great place for children, young people and families to learn about the diverse hobby opportunities and hobby organisations in the local area.
The Hobby Fair is coming again in August – registration to present your hobby activities is open until 8 August.
The Hobby Fair will be held in August in Hyrylä, Jokela and Kellokoski. The fair is a great place for children, young people and families to learn about the diverse hobby opportunities and hobby providers in the surrounding area. We are now looking for hobby activity presenters – sign up by 8 August 2025 at the latest.
Half-yearly review of Tuusula's child-friendly municipality work
Tuusula's journey towards becoming a more child-friendly municipality is progressing with the support of UNICEF's Child-Friendly Municipality model. The objectives of the action plan have progressed during the spring, and preparations for the autumn are already underway. Join us on our journey towards a more child-friendly municipality!
This year, Osbu is for children.
Tuusula's seventh participatory budgeting round will begin at the end of September. This time, decision-making power over the use of municipal funds will be given to children and young people under the age of 18.
Summer activities for children and young people
Tuusula offers a wide range of activities for children and young people during the summer holidays. Check out our tips and join in!
The schoolyard of your dreams invites you to relax and unwind
What does the schoolyard of your dreams look like and what can be found there? Members of the student councils of schools that will be transferring to Lahela School in the future had the opportunity to ponder this question in workshops held on 23 April 2025.
A sense of security in schools comes from shared rules and consideration for others.
Schools in Tuusula have paused to discuss safety with children and young people in the form of skid dialogues. The discussions have highlighted, among other things, the importance of rules and adult supervision during the school day, as well as the opportunities for pupils to influence matters.
