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Spring 2026 programming clubs
Registration to clubs this spring is closed. If you want to join our newsletter and get a notification when our next registrations open, send us an email at linkki@cs.helsinki.fi
Please note that the language of instruction in the clubs is Finnish, and it will be difficult to participate if the participant does not speak or understand Finnish.
All clubs start on week 4 (19.1.–22.1.) and end on week 18 (27.4.–30.4.). Clubs will have a break for winter break (16.2–19.2.), university's exam week (2.3.–5.3.) and Easter (2.4.–8.4.). All clubs have 12 meetings.
Clubs will be organized with min. 7 participants. Exceptions are Beginner game programmig for children in Kumpula, which will be organized with min. 14 participants. We will inform a week before the beginning of the club if we need to cancel a club on the basis of too few participants. Calcelled clubs are fully refunded.
These clubs are organised on-campus in Kumpula:
- Advanced programming club for children (grades 2 to 6), on Mondays at 17:00–18:30 (200€)
- Robot programming club (grades 3 to 6), on Wednesdays at 17:00–18:30 (200€)
- Text programming club (lower and upper secondary school pupils), on Thursdays at 17:00–18:30 (200€)
- You cand attend this club also online.
These clubs are organised online
- Text programming club (lower and upper secondary school pupils), on Thursdays at 17:00–18:30 (200€)
- You can attend this club also at Kumpula.
Free trial
You can attend the first meeting in the club for free. Registration to the free trial is done with a separate form here. If the club gets full, a free trial will not ensure a spot in the club.
Equipement needed in clubs
In clubs organized on-campus, we will provide all equipement needed. In online clubs, you need a working computer with a microphone and speakers/headphones as well as an Internet connection.
In case of a cancelled meeting
In the case that we have to cancel a club meeting, for example if the instructors is sick or there is a public transportation strike, we will inform the guardian on the registration form. We will try to offer a compensation, like self learning materials or an additional meeting.
Payment and cancellation
The club fee is paid during the registration process. By paying the club fee you accept the terms of cancellation. Contact us at linkki-kerhot@cs.helsinki.fi if you need a bill for the payment.
Autumn 2025 programming clubs
Registration for autumn 2025 has ended. If you want to receive information about the following clubs and opening registrations via e-mail, send an e-mail to linkki-kerhot@cs.helsinki.fi.
Please note that the language of instruction in the clubs is Finnish, and it will be difficult to participate if the participant does not speak and understand Finnish.
All clubs will start on week 36 (1.9.–7.9.) and end on week 49 (1.12.–7.12.). Clubs will have a break for autumn break (13.10.–19.10.) and university's exam week (20.10.–26.10.). All clubs have 12 meetings.
Clubs will be organized with min. 7 participants. Exceptions are Beginner game programmig for children in Kumpula and Python programming for beginners, which will be organized with min. 14 participants. We will inform a week before the beginning of the club if we need to cancel a club on the basis of too few participants.
Clubs
These clubs are organised on-campus in Kumpula:
- Beginner game programmig for children, on Tuesdays at 17:00–18:30 (170€)
- Robot programming club, on Wednesdays at 17:00–18:30 (200€)
- Text programming club, on Thursdays at 17:00–18:30 (200€)
- You cand attend this club also online.
These clubs are organised online
- Children's advanced programming club, on Mondays at 17:00–18:00 (170€)
- Text programming club, on Thursdays at 17:00–18:30 (200€)
- You can attend this club also at Kumpula.
Workshops
Linkkiorganizes workshops and workshop series (mini clubs) in spring 2026. Workshops are held in Helsinki at the Kumpula campus. Language of instruction in workshops is Finnish.
Free workshops during winter break
1) Let's learn Python programming 16th Feb 12:00-14:00
Let’s learn Python Programming workshop is aimed at 7th to 9th graders who are either beginners or have some prior familiarity with programming. The workshop will teach text-based Python programming in a guided manner and implement a small project. The workshop provides a foundation for starting and continuing a programming hobby. The material used in the workshop can be found here. Parts 1 and 2 are used during the workshop.
The workshop will be held at the University of Helsinki, Kumpula Campus.
2) Let's make a game with Scratch 18th Feb 12:00-14:00 The workshop is aimed at 2nd to 5th graders who are enthusiastic about programming a small-scale game in the Scratch programming language. However, no previous experience is required, only an interest in programming is necessary! Scratch is a coding language for children and young people with an emphasis on problem-solving skills and creativity.
The workshop will be held at the University of Helsinki, Kumpula Campus.
Spring 2026 workshops
Registration for the workshops will open later in the spring.
