Small groups. New discoveries.

Carousel Clubs

More time to explore what you love.

Small-group experiences that give children time to explore their interests, develop new skills and grow in confidence. Discover dance, skating, climbing, music, art, Mini Dojo and cooking at Carousel Ruoholahti.

Explore the Clubs
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Seven ways to explore

Find your club

Carousel animal mascots dancing together in a light-filled studio

Dance Club

Explore rhythm, movement and self-expression through playful dance. Children try different ways of moving, respond to music and create ideas of their own.

  • Mondays · 16:00–17:00
  • Maximum 10 children per group
Carousel animal mascots skating together wearing helmets

Skating Club

Build balance, coordination and confidence on the ice through playful activities and supportive challenges, with room to progress at an individual pace.

  • Tuesdays · Time to be confirmed
  • Maximum 10 children per group
Carousel animal mascots exploring a climbing wall in helmets and harnesses

Climbing Club

Explore movement, balance and problem-solving through climbing. Children practise choosing their next move and build confidence step by step.

  • Tuesdays · Time to be confirmed
  • Maximum 10 children per group
Carousel animal mascots exploring drums, shakers and percussion

Music Club

Discover singing, rhythm, instruments and musical creativity. Children listen, play and explore sounds together in a focused small group.

  • Wednesdays · 16:00–17:00
  • Maximum 10 children per group
Carousel animal mascots experimenting with paint and natural materials
October course

Art Club

Explore drawing, painting, clay and mixed media in a creative studio. Children investigate materials, follow their own ideas and develop projects over time.

  • Fridays · 16:00–17:00
  • 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 2026
  • Ages 4–6 · Maximum 8 children
  • Ruoholahti · English · €80 for four sessions
Carousel animal mascots practising safe, non-contact karate skills in a calm activity room
Saturday course

Mini Dojo

A safe, non-contact introduction to karate skills, balance, coordination, focus and respectful dojo routines.

  • Saturdays · 10:30–11:30
  • 10, 17, 24 & 31 October 2026
  • Ages 5+ · Maximum 12 children
  • English · €80 for four sessions
Carousel animal mascots measuring, mixing and preparing seasonal ingredients together
Saturday course

Cooking Club

Hands-on measuring, mixing and food preparation with seasonal ingredients, building confidence in the kitchen through allergy-aware planning.

  • Saturdays · 12:00–13:30
  • 10, 17, 24 & 31 October 2026
  • Ages 4–6 · Maximum 8 children
  • English · €120 for four sessions

Skating and Climbing remain separate four-session clubs. Mini Dojo and Cooking Club are standalone Saturday courses and are not included in the weekday multi-club bundle.

Calm focus, confident movement

Mini Dojo in action

A glimpse of last year’s sessions: children practising attentive routines, coordination and movement together in a supportive, non-contact setting.

Children seated on mats during a calm Mini Dojo focus exercise, with faces privacy-blurred
Calm focus and respectful routines
Children practising movement and coordination during Mini Dojo, with faces privacy-blurred
Movement and coordination
Mini Dojo instructor demonstrating a movement to children viewed mostly from behind
Learning through clear demonstrations

Movement, discovery and joy

A glimpse of the activities

Moments from previous dance, climbing and skating activities at Carousel.

Dance: exploring rhythm and movement together
Dance
Children climbing with harnesses, viewed from behind
Climbing
Children practising skating with helmets and skating supports
Skating

A little time, a world of possibility

How it works

Choose the club that fits your child. Registration is open for current Carousel Ruoholahti families. Each application is a request subject to availability. Carousel confirms places and final prices separately.

Art Club runs on Fridays from 16:00–17:00 on 9, 16, 23 and 30 October 2026. The four-week course is in English at Carousel Ruoholahti, costs €80 and has a maximum of eight children.

Mini Dojo and Cooking Club each run as a standalone four-week Saturday course on 10, 17, 24 and 31 October 2026. They are separate from the weekday multi-club bundle.

Practical information

Frequently asked questions

Who can join Carousel Clubs?

Carousel Clubs are currently available exclusively to children attending Carousel Nursery School. Each club has its own age guidance and capacity, shown in the club cards above.

How do the weekday clubs work?

Dance, Skating, Climbing, Music and Art each run as a separate four-session club, normally with one session each week. Art Club runs on Fridays from 16:00–17:00 on 9, 16, 23 and 30 October 2026. Places are limited, and any timetable still marked “to be confirmed” will be shared before registration opens.

Which clubs are available and what ages are they for?

Weekday Dance, Skating, Climbing, Music and Art clubs are designed for children aged 4–6. Mini Dojo is for ages 5+, while Cooking Club is for ages 4–6.

Are Mini Dojo and Cooking Club separate from the weekday clubs?

Yes. Mini Dojo and Cooking Club are standalone four-week Saturday courses with their own schedules, prices and limited places. They are not included in the weekday multi-club bundle.

How do families register and receive final timetable information?

Registration is open for children currently attending Carousel Ruoholahti. The private registration link and final timetable information are shared directly through Carousel family communications. Applications are requests subject to availability. Carousel will confirm places and final prices separately.

For current Carousel Ruoholahti families

Registration is open

Places are limited. The private registration link is shared directly through Carousel family communications. Applications are requests subject to availability. Carousel will confirm each place and the final price separately.

Private registration link shared with current families