Tjörnin

Recreation center

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Photo of a white building with a sign that reads Tjörnin. Large KR logo on the right side of the building.

Tjörnin

Tjörnin is the recreation center for Vesturbær, Miðborg and Hlíðar districts. Tjörnin offers children and adolescents in these districts diverse social and leisure activities focusing on prevention and a healthy, positive lifestyle. In modern society, free time provides a good platform for educational work emphasizing increased development and skills through varied activities and experiential learning.

Illustration of a swan at the pond in front of Reykjavík City Hall.

Child and adolescent activities at Tjörnin

Tjörnin oversees the operations of after-school programs and youth centers in Vesturbær, the Miðborg, and Hlíðar. The goal is to provide children and young people with enriching services in their free time. All Tjörnin units work with democracy, human rights and participation. After-school programs have children's councils to voice children's opinions and ideas and engage them in participating in a democratic society.

 

Staff

Executive Director: Guðrún KaldalFinancial Manager: Gunnar Hrafn Arnarsson

Head of Child Activities: Steinunn Th. GretarsdóttirHead of Adolescent Activities: Friðmey Jónsdóttir