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Spring 2026 programming clubs
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.–6.4.). 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:
- Beginner game programmig for children (grades 2 to 4), on Tuesdays at 17:00–18:30 (170€)
- 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
- Beginner game programmig for children (grades 2 to 4), on Wednesdays at 18:30–19:30 (170€)
- Advanced programming club for children (grades 2 to 6), on Wednesdays at 16:30–18:00 (200€)
- 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
Linkki will start to organize workshops and workshop series (mini clubs) in autumn 2025. Workshops are held in Helsinki at the Kumpula campus. Language of instruction in workshops is Finnish.
Autumn 2025 workshops
Registration to a workshop is open untill the Wednesday of week before the workshop.
Let's make a game with Scratch (grades 2–5) 25€
In this workshop, you'll learn to program small games using the Scratch programming language through guided instruction. No previous experience is needed, just an interest in programming is enough! Scratch is a coding language designed for children and young people, with emphasis on problem-solving skills and creativity.
Some session will feature a different game, so you’re welcome to sign up for multiple sessions. Basic Scratch concepts will be reviewed in every session, so you can join later workshops even without attending earlier ones.
You do not need to bring your own computer.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Workshop dates:
- December 8 at 15:30 Game 1
- December 15 at 16:00 Game 2
- December 16 at 16:30 Game 3
