Laugó

Youth center for 10–16 year olds

Laugalækjarskóli at Leirulækur
105 Reykjavík

517 2811
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About Laugó

Laugó is a youth center operated by the Reykjavík City Department of Education & Youth and run by the Kringlumýri Recreation Center.
The target group includes children and adolescents from grades 5 to 10 of Laugalækjarskóli and Laugarnesskóli.

Director: Áslaug Ýr Þórsdóttir

Assistant Director: Lotta Lóa Oriz

Opening hours

5th grade

Mondays: 2pm to 3:30pm
Wednesdays: 2pm to 3:30pm

6th grade

Wednesdays: 3:30pm-5pm
Fridays: 3:30pm-5pm

7th grade

Wednesdays: 5:30pm-7pm
Fridays: 5:30pm-7pm

8th to 10th grade

Mondays: 7:30pm-9:45pm
Tuesdays: Student council
Wednesdays: 7:30Pm–9:45pm (Club activities 5pm–7pm)
Thursdays: 1:30pm– 4pm
Fridays: 7:30pm – 10pm

Summer hours

Mondays: 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Wednesdays: 7:30-10:30pm at Þróttheimar

Fridays: 7:30-10:30pm - joint

 

Youth centers sometimes join together for summer activities, so it's important to check social media for current locations. Location information for summer activities for children ages 10-12 is shared through advertisements and emails to parents.

Illustration of two primary school-aged children.

Practical information

Bullying in school and recreational activities

Bullying and violence can have a lasting impact on the psyche of children and adolescents. It should not be accepted school and recreational activities. All workplaces for children and adolescents have an anti-bullying plan. Parents who receive indications or information about bullying should take it seriously and report it to the relevant parties. Workplaces of the Department of Education & Youth of Reykjavík City operate according to a bullying checklist developed in extensive consultation with professionals.

Disruption to school and recreational activities

Officials have issued recommendations for parents and guardians of children in schools and recreational activities. Capital area municipalities have assigned SHS to monitor weather conditions and forecasts and send out alerts when needed, working with police and education authorities as appropriate.

Daily activities

We focus on diverse, fun, and meaningful activities for participants. Youth democracy is emphasized, encouraging people to implement their ideas.

We offer open activities and various clubs based on interests and needs of attendees. Events are held and projects are developed in cooperation with children, parents, schools, and other local partners.

We emphasize education on various life skills topics, including anti-discrimination, substance abuse prevention, and positive self-image support.

There's strong collaboration with parents/guardians and others involved in local youth matters. We believe it's important for the youth center to be visible and open to those interested in learning about our activities.

Laugó Youth Center has been a UNICEF-certified Rights Respecting Youth Center since 2018. Laugó is the first in the world to receive this certification. Laugó and Laugalækjarskóli worked together from 2016-2018 to achieve this.

 

Photos from Laugó

Child prosperity

The new Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity has come into effect. The goal is to ensure children and guardians receive the right assistance, at the right time, from the right parties. Families and children in need of early support have guaranteed access to a prosperity liaison in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity liaison offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. Children, youth, and guardians can reach the school prosperity liaison to request integrated services.

Information on the prosperity contacts for children at the Laugó youth center can be found on the website of Laugalækjarskóli.