Explore Wonders of Finland and experience Finnish education in Finest Futeres Camps

Winter Camp mission: get the campers to fall in love with Finland so they would join our main programmes (Fresh and Fast).

Dates of the Winter Camp:

13.01.2025-22.01.2025

Language of the Camp:

English (the campers need to know English at a conversational level – B1.1)

Main location of the Camp:

Salla, Finland

Registration link: Click here

Transportation between locations:

Public transportation: bus and train

What is the minimum/maximum  number of the campers?

Minimum 16 students to maximum  30 students.

When is the registration deadline?

15.12.2024, however, Finest Future reserves the right to cancel the camp, if we don’t get at least 16 paid registrants by November 10th 2024. If we cancel it, then you will receive full reimbursement within one week from the cancellation announcement.

What is the age limit for the camp?

Students from 12-18 years old are eligible to join the camp.

What kind of supervision is provided during the camp?

We expect there to be approximately 20 campers, and for this amount of kids, we will have at least 4 adults to accompany the campers. However, if there will be more than expected campers, we will also include more adults.

What kind of medical help is available at the camp?

We have first-aid packages and first-aid trained professionals available at the camp. For more serious matters, there is a public hospital nearby. 

What is the cost of the Camp?

The fee for each participant is 2,800 Euros (including VAT).This fee includes all meals and accommodation for the full 10 days, as well as classes, mentors, all travel expenses within Finland, and all entrance fees/other costs for program activities.

Which fees are not included in the cost?

Flight tickets, travel insurance and personal expenses. Also, if the student doesn’t have proper winter clothes for skiing and snowboarding, then they can rent them for approximately 10 EUR a day.

How do the registrants pay the Camp fee?

Parents and students can choose to pay through Finest Future agencies or directly through us.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Does Finest Future offer any discounts?

Yes.

What are the apartments like?

The apartment comprises 1 living room with 1 sofa bed, 2 separate bedrooms with 2 single beds in each and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. This apartment features a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV and a patio.

Click here to see the accommodation.

How many students per room?

2 students per room.

Will the boys be separated from the girls in the accommodation?

In the bedroom, yes, they are separated, but in the apartment in Salla it can happen that two boys stay in one room and two girls in the other room in the same apartment. In this case, there will be a supervisor who sleeps on the sofa bed in the living room of the apartment.

Will the bathroom be shared? If so, with how many students? 

There is one bathroom per apartment for 4 students in Salla.

Can Finest Future accommodate students who have any dietary restrictions or a more restricted diet, for example, lactose intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, etc.?

Yes, we can arrange special menus upon request.

Where are the startup project classes held?

At the hotel meeting room.

Who will travel with the students?

Depending on the city and country the students are traveling from, we might have Finest Future staff traveling together with them. For the students who live in different regions or countries, the family could purchase the escort/assistance service from the airline carrier. With that service, the student would get more attention and guidelines from the airline ground and cabin crew.

Who will pick up the students at Helsinki international airport?

Finest Future staff will pick up the students at Helsinki International airport with the flight information provided by the family.

Which date should the students book the flight for arrival in Helsinki?

13.01.2025.

Will Finest Future support students on booking the flights?

If the student joins the Winter Camp through a Finest Future agency, the agency might provide support on booking the flights, if the student joins through us directly, then we can provide suggestions on best flights.

Does the student need to apply for a visa to join the Camp?

It depends on their passport. Please check here

If the student needs a visa to travel to Finland, what type of visa do they need to apply for?

Tourist visa for short stay.

How much is the visa fee?

Parents and students should check with the Finland Abroad Service in their country.

Will the student need travel insurance for the trip to Finland?

Yes, definitely. Your travel insurance must be in force for the period of the validity of the visa you apply for  and cover the entire Schengen area. The minimum coverage of the policy must be EUR 30,000 and the insurance must cover expenses arising from a sudden illness and accident (also the patient’s repatriation) and repatriation expenses in case of death.

What is the visa process like?

Parents and students should check with the Finland Abroad Service in their country.

What kinds of documents does Finest Future provide to support the visa application?

1. Finest Future Invitation Letter

2. Power of Attorney Letter

What should students prepare for the camp?

Finest Future will hold several pre-departure webinars for parents and students in order to  guide what should be prepared for the trip to Finland.

What should students bring to the camp?

Finest Future will hold several pre-departure webinars for parents and students in order to  guide what students should bring with them.

What should students do about having Internet connection in Finland?

Finest Future will support obtaining SIM cards with internet connection at arrival at the airport.