About Suomi-koulu family Camp

The Finnish Schools of San Diego and Los Angeles are organizing a weekend long family camp for Finnish and Finnish-American families at Hauli Huvila, Reedley CA. The camp will be held on August 9-11, 2024. All ages are welcome! The educational program, activities are for children 3 years and older. Younger kids are welcome to join the activities together with their parent. 

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The camp is for the whole family and the children will be participating with their parents. Kids 3 years and older are welcome to join all the activities by themselves. Activities are designed and led by Finnish school teachers and volunteers.

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Standard camp fee includes food, a tent site, educational programs, activity supplies and a souvenir Camp T-shirt. Dinner Friday night, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday are included, as are snacks and campfire treats. Families can choose to lodge in a tent, RV or a cabin. Fees vary between these options. RV and cabin sites are limited. Cabins include one queen bed or two full beds, a small refrigerator, bathroom and microwave. You need to bring your own sheets for cabin lodging. RV spots have an electric hookup, but no sewage connection or dump. Campsites are on a grass lawn and some tent sites are covered by beautiful grape vines. 

Educational program includes 

• Friday night welcome ceremony

• Traditional Finnish outdoor games

• Board games

• Music and art workshops

• Story time

• Traditional Finnish baking

• Water fun and swimming

• Campfire singalong 

• Saturday night family celebration 

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Suomi-koulu family camp will be held in Hauli Huvila, located on the beautiful
Kings River in the San Joaquin Valley in the city of Reedley, CA. Hauli Huvila offers a unique setting for the camp. They provide many amenities and the facilities of a public campground including a tent area along Kings River, cozy cabins, a community kitchen, clubhouse and best of all, the Finnish sauna. If weather permits, take a refreshing dip or try river rafting for an extra thrill. Hauli Huvila is located in a safe and closed property, which is an ideal setting for children and families.

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The camp starts at 4 pm on Friday, August 9th and ends at 2 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

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Please note, that this is a family camp. Quiet hours during the night will ensure a good nights sleep for everybody.