Classes and summer activities for children and teens

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This summer, Reykjavík will offer a diverse range of recreational and educational activities for children and teens.

Registration for Reykjavík City summer activities takes place online through Vala Leisure. Please note that electronic ID is required for registration.

Registration opens:

  • After-school program summer activities (grades 1-4): Tuesday, April 29 at 10am
  • Youth center for disabled children (grades 5-10): Tuesday, April 29 at 10am
  • Art Museum summer classes (grades 1-7): Tuesday, April 29 at 11am
  • Creative classes in Viðey (grades 2 and 3): Tuesday, April 29 at 11am
  • Sailing classes at Siglunes (grades 3-6): Tuesday, April 29 at 12pm
  • Reykjavík City Library Summer Workshops (grades 3-10 1:00 PM April 29 at 1pm
  • Animal classes at the Family Park and Zoo (grades 4-6): Tuesday, April 29 at 2pm
  • Youth center summer workshops (grades 5-7): Tuesday, May 6 at 10am

Many exciting options available

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. Parents are advised to apply early as space is limited. Upon registration, all children are placed on a waitlist, but applications will be processed as quickly as possible.

Summer hours for after-school programs and youth centers for disabled children are 8:30am to 4:30pm. Children enrolled in a particular primary school have priority for the after-school program operating at that school. Youth centers will be open for teens this summer, with operating hours posted on their websites.

Parents of children who have moved to Iceland within the last twelve months, were not born in Iceland and have a native language other than Icelandic can apply for a three-week fee waiver for summer activities at after-school programs and youth centers. Please note that this only applies if openings are available for the requested week(s), and children must also be registered at Vala Leisure.

Reykjavík School of Work offers summer jobs to students in grades 8, 9, and 10. Parents can register their teens on the School of Work's website, where they can also find more details about the activities.

For more information and registration assistance, contact the Reykjavík City service center at info@reykjavik.is, through live chat at, or by calling 411-1111. Registration for summer activities offered by organizations other than Reykjavík City takes place with those respective organizations.

Reykjavík has launched a new recreation website that features all recreational activities for children and youth in one convenient location. The website is still under development but is now accessible to everyone at fristund.is.