Diverse courses and summer activities for children and teens

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Participants hold kayaks during a Siglunes summer course.

Children and teens in Reykjavík have plenty of options this summer, with a wide variety of recreational and summer activities available across the city. 

Registration for after-school program summer activities and Reykjavík City youth centers for disabled children is available at sumar.fristund.is. Registration for other City summer activities is available through the Abler app or at abler.io. Please note that an electronic ID is required to complete registration.

Registration opens:

  • After-school program summer activities (grades 1-4): Tuesday, April 28, at 10 a.m.
  • Youth centers for disabled children (grades 5-10): Tuesday, April 28, at 10 a.m.
  • Art Museum summer courses (grades 1-7): Tuesday, April 28, at 11 a.m.
  • Creative courses on Viðey (grades 2-3): Tuesday, April 28, at 11 a.m.
  • Sailing courses at Siglunes (grades 3-6): Tuesday, April 28, at noon.
  • Reykjavík City Library summer workshops (grades 3-10): April 28, at 1 p.m.
  • Animal courses at the zoo (grades 4-6): Tuesday, April 28, at 2 p.m.
  • Youth center summer workshops (grades 5-7): Tuesday, May 5, at 10 a.m.

Space is limited, so parents are encouraged to register their children as early as possible. All children registering for after-school programs and youth centers for disabled children will be placed on a waitlist. Applications will be processed as quickly as possible.

Registration for after-school program summer activities, youth centers for disabled children, animal classes, sailing classes, Peace Island Workshop (Viðey Friðey) and Art Museum classes must be completed by noon on Thursday for children starting the following Monday.

Hours and priority enrollment

After-school programs and youth centers for disabled children are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. throughout the summer. Children enrolled in the associated primary school receive priority placement at the after-school program connected to that school. Youth centers for teens will also be open during the summer, with hours announced separately.

Parents of children who have moved to the country within the past 12 months, whose native language is not Icelandic, and who were not born in Iceland may apply for a temporary fee waiver covering up to three weeks of after-school program and youth center summer activities, subject to eligibility requirements.

The Reykjavík School of Work also offers summer jobs for students in grades 8-10th Registration is available on the Reykjavík City website, where additional information can also be found.

New recreation website for the entire capital area

The new website fristund.is brings together all essential information about summer activities in one place, making it easier to search for sports and leisure programs. The site is designed to help parents and guardians find recreational activities for children and young people throughout the entire capital area.

All available options are listed in one place, organized by age and location, with a simple search function and regularly updated information. The website is a joint project among capital area municipalities and offers a comprehensive view of recreational activities across municipal boundaries.

For more information or help with registration, contact the Reykjavík City service center by phone at 411 1111, via live chat at reykjavik.is, or by email at info@reykjavik.is. Registration for summer activities offered by other parties must be completed directly with the relevant organization or organizer.