Campfire trip to Vaarniemi 12th December

Posted on 2.12.2025 by Julián

Come and enjoy the darkness and Christmas treats by the campfire with APK on Friday, December 12, starting at 6 p.m. at the Vaarniemi lean-to! You can get there by, for example, taking the Föli bus 6A, getting off at the Marsukatu stop, and walking to Mastotie. If you want to walk with the trip leaders from Mastotie to the Vaarniemi lean-to, arrive at the mast at the end of Mastotie at 6 p.m.

Bring a headlamp, reflector, mug, water bottle, sitting pad, and warm, weather-appropriate clothing that is suitable for sitting and cooking by the campfire. APK will provide participants with sweet and savory campfire snacks and warm glögi. The event is free for APK members and costs €5 for others. Please note that the trip leader’s dog will also be participating in the trip.

Please register here by Thursday, December 11, at the latest: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xmSzzTB2Kp?lang=en-GB

If you must cancel your registration, please send an email to hallitus@partiokilta.fi. See you at the campfire!

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Nature walk in Ruissalo on November 29th

Posted on 26.11.2025 by Hanna

Welcome to APK’s November trip, which on this occasion will take us to Ruissalo! The plan is to walk in the magnificent forests next to the Botanical garden, then head to a viewpoint at nearby rocks to see the sunset if the weather allows and perhaps see some birds in the way (bring binoculars!).

We will offer some small snacks and warm drinks, but you can also bring your own snacks. Do bring a water bottle and your own cup for the hot drinks!

We will start the trip at 13:50 by meeting at the parking lot of the botanical garden. You can get there, for example, by taking Föli bus no. 28, which leaves from the Market Square stop A8 at 13:30 and arrives at the starting point at approximately 13:47.

Ruissalo can be a very windy place, so it is highly recommended to wear one or two more layers than usual. Bring at least a windproof jacket and windproof gloves!

Register for the trip here (latest 29.11 at 12:00), so that we can buy the right amount of food for the trip. The trip is open to anyone interested in trips in nature!

Where: Botanical garden parking lot in Ruissalo
When: November 29th, 2025 at 13:50

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Hang out evening on Wednesday 19th

Posted on 10.11.2025 by Hanna

Now that the weather isn’t so great for outdoor activities, it’s the perfect time to hang out indoors! So come and join the other APK members for a chill evening at the Haliskylä clubroom at Kuohukuja 1B on Wednesday, November 19, starting at 6 p.m. During the evening, we can cook together, play board games, and plan APK’s future activities. The organizers will provide the ingredients for the food, but it’s a good idea to bring an own board game or borrow one from the library. The event is free of charge and is intended for APK members.

Registration is required so that we can reserve enough food for the event and take into account any special dietary requirements of the participants. The registration form is open until midnight on 18.11. Register here!

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Try skateboarding with APK on November 16th!

Posted on 4.11.2025 by Hanna

Have you always wanted to try skateboarding? Is your inner Tony Hawk waiting to be unleashed? Now’s your chance! We’ll get to try skateboarding with guidance from @7skateboarding. The session is open to all skill levels, so no prior experience is needed. There will be a limited number of loaner boards, helmets, and other protective gear available. Please bring shoes and clothing suitable for skateboarding, and your own helmet if you have one. You’re also welcome to bring any other personal gear. Participation requires wearing a helmet at all times.

Location: Cube Skate Hall, Ruissalontie 37–39, 20200 Turku. You can get there by bus 3 (departs from Kauppatori, platform A4 at 09:29) or bus 28 (departs from Kauppatori, platform A8 at 09:27). Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the session starts.

❓What: Skateboarding trial session
📍Where: Cube Skate Hall, Ruissalontie 37–39, 20200 Turku
📅When: Sunday, November 16th, 10:00–12:00

This event is exclusively for members of the Academic Scout Guild (Akateeminen partiokilta) and is free of charge. Maximum of 20 participants — advance registration is required. Sign up here. Registration closes on Thursday, November 13th at 23:59.

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Trip to the Tuorla Grove

Posted on 6.10.2025 by Hanna

Join APK and Kääntöpiiri for a trip to the Tuorla grove on Saturday 25th October! The plan is to walk a 2 km trail to a campfire site near the Tuorla Agricultural Institute, where we will enjoy a small snack. After this, there is the option to continue on the Time Travel Trail (1.4 km) or, if the first part was enough fresh air, to head back to the city center by bus.

We will leave together from the Brahenkatu stop (112) on bus 705 departing at 10:57. You can also come directly to the Soukkio stop (6143), where our bus should arrive at 11:18. The path is not circular, so please keep that in mind if you are coming straight to the Soukkio stop.

We offer a small snack at the campfire but if you tend to get hungry, please pack some food with you. It is your responsibility to have enough drinking water on you. The trip will be held no matter the weather, so dress appropriately.

Registration for the trip is binding, cancellations and tardiness should be notified as soon as possible to hallitus@partiokilta.fi.

❓Hiking and snacks
📅 Sat 25.10. at 11:20 ->
📍Tuorla Grove
🤨 Fresh air and snacks

What you need to bring on the trip:

  • Water
  • Mug
  • Seat pad
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Warm extra sweater or jacket for the snack break
  • Snacks (optional)

The trip is free for the members of APK and Kääntöpiiri, for others the trip costs 5 e.

Payment instructions:
Amount: 5 euros
Account holder: Akateeminen Partiokilta
IBAN: FI03 5711 1320 0039 96
BIC/SWIFT: OKOYFIHH
Reference number: 2419

Sign up for the trip here. Registration closes on October 22nd at 11:59 PM.

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Mushroom picking trip on Thursday, September 18

Posted on 8.9.2025 by Ida Tulisalmi

Join APK on a mushroom picking trip to Maaria in Turku on Thursday, September 18! On the trip, we will try to find the most common edible mushrooms in the forest and learn how to identify them. The trip will begin with a meeting at the parking lot next to Myllyojansilta at 6 p.m. at Paimalantie 369, Turku. You can reach the starting point, for example by taking Föli bus 28, which departs from Kauppatori at 5:35 p.m. Please note that the buses run only once an hour.

The mushroom trip is free of charge, but you must be a member of APK to participate (instructions for joining: https://www.partiokilta.fi/en/join-us/). No registration is required for the excursion. For the trip, you will need a mushroom basket or bag, a small knife (preferably a mushroom knife), and water and snacks as needed. It is also a good idea to get a mushroom guide or app to help you to identify mushrooms. Waterproof shoes are recommended for the trip.

Please note that the trip is not a mushroom training course and everyone is responsible for the mushrooms they collect. However, the trip guides can assist you in identifying mushrooms. The guide’s dog will also be participating in the trip. If you have any questions about the mushroom trip, please contact hallitus@partiokilta.fi. See you on the trip!

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Hangout and camping at Kupittaa park on 13.9.

Posted on 3.9.2025 by Hanna

How does camping on the hustle and bustle of the city sound like?

Would you like to learn how to set up a tent and use a Trangia?

Come hang out at Kupittaa park and get to know APK and meet new and old APK members!

The evening will be spent in chill atmosphere and by spending time together. The event is free and open to everyone. There will be a possibility to cook food with trangias and practice putting up a tent. Simultaneously you will get to see the gear APK rents out.

We will gather at Kupitta park at 18 o’clock. You can come for a short visit during the evening or stay the whole night. For those who wish the event will continue until the next morning because there is an opportunity to camp in the park. There are limited number or tents, sleeping bags and mattresses and Trangias so please, bring your own if you have one. The gear will be borrowed at first come, first served policy.

APK will reserve something small to eat for those how have signed up for the event. Please, bring your own food if you would like to cook with a Trangia. Dress for the weather.

The sign up is open until 10th of September 23.59. Sign up here!

What to bring:

  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Cutlery (a mug, a plate, a fork/a spoon)
  • Seat cover
  • Tent (if you own one)
  • Trangia (if you own one)
  • For the once staying overnight a sleeping bag and a sleeping mattress
  • An outdoor game (optional)

We will follow the principles for safer space at the event. The event is substance-free.

❓ What: Hangout and camping
📅When: Sat 13th of September at 18 o’clock ->
📍Where: At Kupittaa park
🤨 Why: Camping can’t get any easier than this.

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Hiking club Jamboree in Helvetinjärvi national park on 2.-5.10.

Posted on 22.6.2025 by Julián

Join the first-ever gathering of university hiking/scout clubs in Finland at Helvetinjärvi National Park! This autumn adventure kicks off at the Tampere bus station and takes participants on a long weekend getaway to one of Southern Finland’s quietest natural destinations. No schedule, no mandatory activities! Just the freedom to enjoy the autumn nature with your chosen group and preferred activities. Check out the official event invitation attached to this flyer and sign up starting July 1st!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X6S_Pmor1tKuTlxkvgFA8WxLvh7-3DTI/view?usp=sharing

TLDR:

WHAT: 3 day outdoor get-together

WHEN: Thu 2.10. – Sun 5.10.

WHERE: Helvetinjärvi national park

PRICE: 25€

HOW: Through forms, starting from 1.7. at 09.00 am

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebD8GUh2Tti3i1OpM8dTOYgY05UHnlW2GKJkZBP0sM9FpHdQ/viewform?usp=dialog

WHY: Escape the noise—connect, explore, and unwind with students in Finland’s wildest jamboree!

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APK goes kayaking on Wednesday, June 11th

Posted on 29.5.2025 by Hanna

Join APK for a relaxing kayaking trip on Wednesday, June 11th at 5 PM. We will kayak for about 2 hours and a maximum of 10 km. Along the way, you can spot birds and admire nature and the landscape of Turku from a different perspective. The direction of the route will be chosen based on wind conditions. The kayaking center can be reached by bus number 13, which departs from the Market Square stop C2 at 4:17 PM and arrives at the Ratsukonkatu stop at 4:33 PM. No prior kayaking experience is required, but swimming ability is essential. You can leave small valuable items into a safe deposit box at the kayaking center during the kayaking, while other items can be left in the changing room, which is not secured. After kayaking, those interested can head to the Ispoinen beach next to the kayaking center for an evening swim and snacks.

What: Kayaking
Where: Turku Rowing and Canoeing Centre, Rykmentintie 55, Turku
When: Wednesday, June 11, from 5 PM to 8 PM

The trip is for APK members only. The participation fee is 10 euros, which is to be paid at the time of registration. You can sign up here. Registration closes on Wednesday, June 4th. Registration is binding, and only those who have paid the participation fee by the registration deadline will be allowed to attend the trip. The trip is subject to weather conditions and will be canceled in case of strong winds or thunder. If the trip is canceled, participation fees will be refunded. APK does not insure participants for the trip.

Payment instructions:
Amount: 10 euros
Account holder: Akateeminen Partiokilta
IBAN: FI03 5711 1320 0039 96
BIC/SWIFT: OKOYFIHH
Reference number: 2406

Bring with you:

  • Comfortable clothes that can withstand sea water
  • A jacket that protects against wind and rain
  • Change of clothes and a towel (preferably in a waterproof bag)
  • Preferably shoes that can withstand sea water, or you can kayak without shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunglasses
  • A cap that stays well on your head
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves can prevent blisters
  • Swimsuit if you want to go swimming
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Biking trip to Ekvalla Beach on Thursday, 5th June

Posted on 27.5.2025 by Julián

It is again time for a biking trip with APK, and this time we are heading to Ekvalla beach on Thursday, 5th June!  We will go for a bike ride at a chill pace, then eat snacks on the beach while enjoying the view. We start the trip by meeting at the parking lot of Assarin Ullakko at 5 pm (next to the bike repair machine). The route is approximately 28 km long round trip, mostly consisting of cycle paths and some bits with gravel. The route has an easy difficulty. You can take a swimsuit and a towel with you if you want to swim during the snack break at the beach!
Route to the place can be checked here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2257594098


TL; DR

What: Biking trip to Ekvalla Beach

Where: Parking lot of Assarin Ullakko, Rehtorinpellonkatu 4A

When: Thursday, 5th June at 5pm

Keep in mind:

  • It is highly recommended to pack snacks and fruits and remember to take a water bottle with you.
  • A bicycle helmet is mandatory equipment for every participant on the trip.
  • Check that your bike is in good condition before the trip and remember to pump up the tires before the trip.
  • You can participate in the trip with any kind of bicycle that you know you can ride both on asphalt as well as on gravel roads, on plains and hills. If you don’t have an own bike, you can use a Fölläri bike for example!
  • Dress according to the weather in clothes that are comfortable for cycling. It can be good to take an extra jacket for the snack break.
  • If you have forgotten the traffic rules for cyclists, it is a good idea to review them before the trip. Available here: https://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/cycling/.
  • Be ready for any kind of weather when cycling.

The trip is free, but to participate you must have paid the APK membership fee for the academic year 2024-2025. There is no registration form for the trip. In case of heavy rain, the bike trip will be moved to another day.

Participating in the trip is at your own risk, APK does not insure its members.

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