Hitt Húsið

Center for young people

Valmynd

Applications

Career counseling

At Hitt Húsið, career counselors are available, and you can schedule a time for free career counseling either in-person at Hitt Húsið or online.

Recreational activities for disabled people

We offers school-related recreational programs for disabled young people aged 16-20 who are in secondary school vocational programs. The main goal is to promote activity and social participation of young people in their free time. The program uses the local environment to train young people in independence, social skills and communication skills.

The program is based on individualized services that try to work with each person's strengths and always try to meet the different needs and interests of the young people. Activities take place between 1pm and 5pm on weekdays at Hitt Húsið on Rafstöðvarvegur.

We accept participants in care categories 1-3 as defined by the Social Insurance Administration. This application is for the start of the fall semester 2019.

Summer Program Assistant Fund

Reykjavík City's Summer Program Assistant Fund supports sports and youth organizations throughout the city. The fund has two main objectives:

  • To increase summer job opportunities for youth ages 17-25 in Reykjavík
  • To support recreation programs for children ages 6-12 during the summer months

This project aligns with Reykjavík City's prevention policy for children and youth and their parents, its sports policy through 2030, and its policy for youth ages 16 and older.

Sports and youth organizations based in Reykjavík are eligible to apply to the fund. Organizations must offer programs for children ages 6-12 during daytime hours when primary schools are closed for summer break.

Please note that the application period runs from Jan. 6 through Jan. 30, 2026

Vinfús

Vinfús offers group activities for young people aged 16-25. The group welcomes everyone interested in meeting new people. The aim is to create a healthy foundation for recreation and entertainment.

The group meets weekly at Hitt Húsið, with activities both indoors and outdoors. Our staff plans the schedule in collaboration with the group. Group leaders have extensive experience and knowledge in working with young people.

Be Your Own G.O.A.T.!

Hitt Húsið Youth Center offers young people ages 16-20 a 6-week recreation course in partnership with the Egill Hrafn Memorial Fund.

The course allows participants to explore recreation and leisure opportunities available to youth in Reykjavík, with an emphasis on self-empowerment, goal-setting, and team building. The group meets once a week from 5-8pm.

Young people (or their immediate family) can apply to participate.