Kamula – Students’ and young adults’ well-being
Kamula is for approximately 18-30-year-olds students’ and young adults’ meeting place, small groups, leisure activities and events in Amuri, Tampere. Kamula activities goal is to strengthen students’ and young adults’ mental well-being and prevent loneliness.
Kamula is a place where students and young adults can come to relax and socialize. There is always a staff member on-site, and volunteers and interns are often available as well. You don’t have to be alone at Kamula. If you have any questions or are feeling nervous about coming, please send a message. We’re happy to help.
Kamula’s activities are free of charge and substance free. We follow Kamula’s safer space principles.
Activities will be developed together with students, volunteers and partners. If you have wishes or feedback, please feel free to send it.
Kamula’s opening hours
- Wednesday at 17-21
- Friday at 17-21
Newcomers’ evenings
Haven’t been to Kamula yet? We’ve made a nice evening just for you, where you can also meet other new Kamula visitors. A Kamula employee will greet you at the door, and during the evening, there will be guided group introductions and activities, which you can participate in if you wish. No pre-registration required. Welcome!
Newcomers evenings
- Friday 4.9.2026 at 17–18.30
- Friday 9.10.2026 at 17–18.30
- Friday 6.11.2026 at 17–18.30
- Friday 4.12.2026 at 17–18.30
💎 Remember that every day is a newcomers evening. You are welcome to get to know Kamula’s activities outside of the official newcomers evenings as well. If you wish, you can send a message to the employees about your visit.
Visual Arts Club
The club meets every other Sunday from 20.9.–13.12.2026, klo 15–17 at Kamula. The exception is Sunday 29.11., when we meet from klo 16–18. You can join us on any session!
Kamula’s Visual Arts Club offers low-threshold visual arts activities for everyone within Kamula’s target group who is interested in art. Kamula provides all the necessary art supplies. The most important thing is an interest in making art – no previous experience is needed. Our friendly volunteer instructors are always happy to give advice and inspiration during the sessions 🧡 The club is held in Finnish and English.
The activities are free of charge and no registration is required. You do not have to commit to attending every session – you can come whenever it suits you and stay for as long as you like.
Themes for autumn 2026
Sunday 20.9. klo 15–17: Drawing outdoors
Sunday 4.10. klo 15–17: Gouache painting
Sunday 18.10. klo 15–17: Watercolour techniques
Sunday 1.11. klo 15–17: Painting with coffee
Sunday 15.11. klo 15–17: Painting on an impasto base
Sunday 29.11. klo 16–18: Adding colour to the impasto work
Sunday 13.12. klo 15–17: T-shirt painting
You can also work on your own projects at every session, regardless of the theme.
Free coffee, tea and small snacks are available at every session. No material fee.
🎨 You are warmly welcome to get creative with us!
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Kamula’s Queer Women’s Group
Would you like to meet other young queer women for shared activities and relaxed conversation?
This group is for you!
The Queer Women’s Group meets every other Friday from 18.9.–11.12.2026, klo 15–17 at Kamula. The sessions include different activities and guided group activities.
All queer women aged approximately 18–30 are welcome to join. The group is held in Finnish and English.
You do not have to commit to attending every session. You can participate according to your own interests and schedule. No registration is required. The group is facilitated by friendly and relaxed peer volunteers 🧡
Sessions and themes:
18.9.2026 klo 15–17: Speed friending and board games
2.10.2026 klo 15–17: Dreams Workshop
16.10.2026 klo 15–17: Crafts Evening
30.10.2026 klo 15–17: Excursion – TBA
13.11.2026 klo 15–17: Discussion: The anti-gender movement
27.11.2026 klo 15–17: Baking and making cards
11.12.2026 klo 15–17: Pre-Christmas Party
Free coffee, tea and small snacks are available at every session. No material fee.
Kamula is a meeting place for students and young adults in Tampere. Our address is Mustanlahdenkatu 18, 33210 Tampere. All activities at Kamula are free of charge and substance-free.
We follow safer space principles in all our activities.
The group is organised in cooperation with Sinuiksi ry.
🌟 You are warmly welcome to join us!
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Kamula’s Handicrafts Club
The club meets every other Monday from 14.9.–21.12.2026, klo 18–20 on even-numbered weeks. You can join us on any session!
Each session has a different theme. We are also happy to hear suggestions from participants for future themes. The club is led by inspiring and warm-hearted volunteers 🧡
All you need is a positive attitude and an interest in handicrafts. The club is held in Finnish and, when needed, in English.
Free coffee, tea and small snacks are available at every session. No material fee.
Themes for autumn 2026
Monday 14.9.2026 klo 18–20 – Earrings using different techniques
Monday 28.9.2026 klo 18–20 – Ecoprinting
Monday 12.10.2026 klo 18–20 – Reflectors
Monday 26.10.2026 klo 18–20 – Fabric printing using different techniques
Monday 9.11.2026 klo 18–20 – International Evening: Handicrafts from around the world
Monday 23.11.2026 klo 18–20 – Bring Your Own Craft Evening: Bring your own project!
Monday 7.12.2026 klo 18–20 – Christmas cards
Monday 21.12.2026 klo 18–20 – Christmas decorations
✨ You are warmly welcome to join our club!
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Kamula’s Neurodivergent Peer Group
Are you neurodivergent or do you recognise neurodivergent traits in yourself? Are you looking for peer support and relaxed hangouts with other people who can relate? Or are you simply curious and interested in finding out what this friendly-sounding group is all about?
Kamula’s Neurodivergent Peer Group for students and young adults meets on Thursdays, klo 17–19, alternating between Finnish and English.
You are welcome exactly as you are – whether you have a diagnosis or not. The group is facilitated by Kamula’s wonderful and friendly peer volunteers 🧡
Kamula’s Neurodivergent Peer Group
- Meetings on Thursdays from 17.9.–17.12.2026, klo 17–19 at Kamula (Mustanlahdenkatu 18, 33210 Tampere).
- Peer support, getting to know each other and shared activities.
- Each session has its own theme. At the first meeting, we will plan and decide together on the themes for the rest of the autumn.
- No registration or commitment to attend every session is required.
- You can stay for as long as suits you.
- You are welcome whether you have a diagnosis or not.
- Free coffee, tea and small snacks are available at every session.
Themes for autumn 2026:
Thursday 24.9.2026 klo 17–19 – Planning the semester’s content and getting to know each other
Thursday 8.10.2026 klo 17–19 – ADHD Awareness Week: Struggles and Survival Mechanisms
Thursday 15.10.2026 klo 17–19 – Autumn Holiday Movie Night
Thursday 22.10.2026 klo 17–19 – Cozy Halloween Get-Together
Thursday 5.11.2026 klo 17–19 – To be announced later
Thursday 19.11.2026 klo 17–19 – To be announced later
Thursday 3.12.2026 klo 17–19 – To be announced later
Thursday 17.12.2026 klo 17–19 – Holiday Celebration: Hangout & live artist Rebekka Holi in Metso Music Room. See you at Kamula at 16:30!
🪄 You are warmly welcome to join this friendly and welcoming group!
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Book Club in English
Book Club is on on break for the autumn season 2026.
Kamula’s Book Club offers a unique opportunity to discuss different works of literature. Our discussions are based on a general theme rather than focusing on a single book, which allows us to have rich discussions about multiple interesting books in each session. Themes for the Book Club are decided together with the participants. The themes range from the familiar realm of romance to the limitless expanse of fantasy and science fiction. Book club is held in Kamula and organizers are Kamula’s wonderful volunteers.
If you would like to stay updated on the upcoming Book Club sessions, please join our email list!
Kamula’s Queer Women’s Group
Would you like to meet other young queer women through shared activities and interesting
conversations?
This group is for you!
The Queer Women’s Group meets every other Friday at 15:00–17:00 at Kamula starting from January 30th, 2026. Each
session features different activities and guided get-togethers. All queer women aged 16–30 are warmly
welcome. You don’t need to commit to every meeting—feel free to join based on your interests. No
registration is required. The group is facilitated by peer volunteers.
Meeting dates and themes:
Jan 30, 2026 at 15:00–17:00 – Board Games and Getting to Know Each Other
Feb 13, 2026 at 15:00–17:00 – Shrovetide Buns and Hill Sledding
Feb 27, 2026 at 15:00–17:00 – Visit to the Sara Hildén Art Museum
Mar 13, 2026 at 15:00–17:00 – Let’s Make Visual Collages
Mar 27, 2026 at 15:00–17:00 – Easter Baking
Apr 10, 2026 at 15:00–17:00 – Yoga and Well-being
Apr 24, 2026 at 15:00–17:00 – Creative Writing Night
May 8, 2026 at 15:00–17:00 – Litter Walk in Local Nature
May 22, 2026 at 15:00–17:00 – Picnic and Yard Games
Jun 13, 2026 at 15:00–17:00 – Manse Pride March and Main Party
P.S. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kamula’s staff member Jenny:
jenny.simpanen@ahjola.fi
Kamula is a meeting place in Tampere for students and young adults. The address is
Mustanlahdenkatu 18, 33210 Tampere. All activities at Kamula are free of charge and substance-free.
We follow safer space principles in all our activities.
This group is organized in collaboration with Sinuiksi ry.
Craft Club
Kamula’s Craft Club starts on January 8, 2026! The club meets every other Thursday from 18:00 to 20:00 on even-numbered weeks. The sessions are led by Kamula’s wonderful volunteer🧡
During the sessions, we will explore activities such as origami and jewelry making, and we are happy to hear suggestions from participants about other activities as well.
All you need to join is a cheerful spirit and enthusiasm for crafts. The club will be held in Finnish and, when needed, also in English.
Coffee, tea, and light snacks are available each time.
Themes Spring 2026
Thu 8.1.2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Origami earrings
Thu 22.1.2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Beaded earrings
Thu 5.2.2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Valentine’s Day: cards and origami hearts
Thu 19.2.2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Beaded bracelets
Thu 5.3.2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Macramé earrings
Thu 19.3.2026 at 18:00–20:00 – BYOC Night: Bring your own project!
Thu 2.4.2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Easter: origami chicks and bunnies
Thu 16.4.2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Bookmarks
Thu 30.4.2026 at 18:00–20:00 – May Day masks
✨ You are warmly welcome!
Kamula’s Visual Arts Club
The club meets every other Monday starting on January 12, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 at Kamula. A colorful welcome to creating visual art!
Kamula Visual Arts Club offers low-threshold visual arts activities for everyone interested who belongs to Kamula’s target group. Kamula provides all the necessary art supplies. The most important thing is an interest in making art. Prior experience is not required. Volunteer instructors are always ready to give guidance and inspiration during the sessions. You are warmly welcome to join!
The activity is free of charge and does not require advance registration. There is no obligation to commit, you can attend exactly the sessions that suit you, and you may stay for as long as you like.
Themes Spring 2026
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Portrait in Your Own Style
Monday, Jan 26, 2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Fabric Coloring Using the Bleach Technique
Monday, Feb 9, 2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Impasto: Painting with Thick Acrylic Paint
Monday, Feb 23, 2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Charcoal Work
Monday, Mar 9, 2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Palette Knife Painting (Acrylic)
Monday, Mar 23, 2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Pencil and Colored Pencil Work
Monday, Apr 6, 2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Textile Painting
Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Wet-on-Wet Painting with Watercolors
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 18:00–20:00 – Still Life in Your Own Style
Each time, you can also work on your own projects regardless of the theme.
Voluntary work at Kamula
Do you want to gain experience in volunteer work? Do you have some extra time? Welcome to volunteer at students and young adults meeting place Kamula!
Kamula offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including:
- Assisting and supporting staff at Kamula (playing games, and socializing with visitors).
- Leading a group (e.g. arts and crafts, fitness, peer support).
- Organizing events and theme days with other volunteers.
- Perhaps something else? Come and tell us.
Our goal is that students and young adults are feeling better by doing things together.
Welcome along!
You…
- are a student or a young adult.
- want to spend time with (other) students.
- can work as a volunteer at least 2-3 times during the spring or autumn semester.
- can participate minimum one semester.
- agree to follow Kamulas principles (for example substance free place, guidelines for safer space).
- You don’t need any special skills. You are enough just being you and being interested to do voluntary work in Kamula.
What do you get from volunteering in Kamula?
- Happy feeling.
- Big thank you! We like to reward our volunteers (like dinner, activities together with other volunteers) every semester.
- Certificate for volunteering.
- Training for the tasks, feedback and help.
- Kamula’s t-shirt and name button.
- Very special experience of volunteering in students’ meeting place.
You are interested? Great!
Here are the instructions for your journey to become Kamula’s volunteer:
- Visit Kamula’s activities 1-3 times on your own to familiarize yourself with the activities.
- After getting to know Kamula, leave your contact information through the form. We will contact you to arrange a meeting.
- At the meeting, we will go over your wishes for working as a volunteer and you will get an introduction to the task.
- After the meeting, you can make the final decision about becoming a volunteer.
Contact Information
Kamula
Mustanlahdenkatu 18, Tampere
@kamulatampere (Instagram)
Staff
Siina Vättö
Project Coordinator
044 5538 428
siina.vatto@ahjola.fi
- Development and network collaborations
- Volunteering
Chi Pham
Participation Coordinator, part-time
chi.pham@ahjola.fi
- Communication
- Volunteering
Jenny Simpanen
Participation Coordinator, part-time
jenny.simpanen@ahjola.fi
- Kamula’s meeting place activities & collaborations
- Volunteering
Kamula’s hourly worker
Mikko
Partners
- City of Tampere
- Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
- Tampere University
- Tampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS)
- The Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
- Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) Tampere
- TREY – Student Union of Tampere University
- Students’ Union of Tampere University of Applied Sciences (Tamko)
Information to Kamula’s harassment officers
With this form you can send a information about harrasment that you have faced at Kamula activities. Kamula’s harassment officers Fiia Vauhkonen and Siina Vättö will go through all the message with extra care. Please leave your contact information, if you want that we come back to you.
Form
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Funding
Kamula activity has got three years (2023-2025) project funding for the Meetpoint project. The project is financed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health with grants for non-profit corporations.
The Meetpoint project has ended.
Kamula’s activities for 2026 are funded by:
- City of Tampere
- Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
- Tampere University
- Tampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS)
- The Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa (Pirha)