Tjörnin
Recreation center
Frostaskjól 2
107 Reykjavík
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.
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 Kaldal
Financial Manager: Gunnar Hrafn Arnarsson
Head of Child Activities: Steinunn Grétarsdóttir
Head of Adolescent Activities: Andrea Marel Þorsteinsdóttir