Life Camp

A Week of Art, Action, and Life with Jesus

Life

22-28 July 2024
in Ryttylä, Finland

Engage in transformative workshops led by Christian professionals, featuring arts, action, Bible teaching, captivating shows, and fun with new friends, all while encountering the Awesome God!

Choose your workshop, register, and join in!

Workshops

Learn about your gift and their Giver

More than 20 hours of instruction in your favorite art or action! Workshop by top Christian professionals from around the world.

Choose your favorite subject and check it out!

Music

The Vocal Performer (in English), Alexa James

Unleash your inner vocal artist with live and recorded performances utilizing mic techniques, phone videos, and choreography. Enhance technique, build confidence, conquer stage fright, and form lasting friendships.

Teacher: Alexa James (USA) has toured the world with her music and has taught at Life for decades.

Band, Ossi Mäki-Reini

Play fantastic songs and learn to work together! Bring your instrument.

Teacher: Ossi Mäki-Reini is a versatile Christian musician and pedagogue.

Folk, Henna-Maria Harju

Join the acoustic band! Let’s jam together, play some tremendous Christian contemporary music, learn arranging, sing harmoniously, and play different instruments.

Teacher: Henna-Maria Harju is an active and versatile musician. She knows her fiddle, for sure!

Action

Sports, Olli Toivonen & Oskari Pakarinen

Join us for a whole week of fun, sweat, and sports! The workshop includes beach volleyball, football, basketball, and ultimate.

Teachers: Olli Toivonen has been the teacher for the sports workshop in Life since 2010. Encouragement and enthusiasm are guaranteed! Oskari Pakarinen has been playing ball games and sports since he learned to walk, especially ice hockey and beach volleyball.

Horseback Riding, Ulla Kujanpää

The sympathetic and kind Icelandic horses and the friendly but demanding teacher guarantee that this will be the best week of your summer.

Teacher: Ulla Kujanpää is an experienced riding teacher and horse entrepreneur passionate about proper riding techniques.

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Sakari Räsänen

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a tactic self-combat sport without strikes or kicks where you win your opponent with tactics and strategy. Join in, whether you are a beginner or a savvy!

Teacher: Sakari Räsänen has 16 years of experience, is a black belt, and is the winner of the Finnish championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Sports – the Next Level, Mirka Suutari

Are you interested in sports as a career? Or do you want your training to be more goal-oriented and systematic? In this workshop, we will play and train together and dig deeper into how to develop your physicality and plan exercises. More important than your starting level is your desire for improvement.

Teacher: Mirka Suutari is executive director of the sport mission organization KRIK Finland and world champion in cross-country skiing.

Dance

At the LIFE Camp’s dance workshops, skilled instructors will guide you through the intricacies of various dance styles. In addition to learning within your skill level group, the workshops include a diverse array of dance technique classes: contemporary dance, jazz, ballet, Pilates, and body maintenance.

Technique classes are led not only by your own instructor but also by teachers from other workshops.

Contemporary and Jazz Dance (beginners), Sofia Jaakkola & Linnea Hassila

In this workshop, we will explore contemporary and jazz dance. Through diverse music and rhythms, classes move and examine how dance can be used to praise God. The workshop also includes working on longer dance exercises and choreography. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some dance experience.

Teachers: Sofia Jaakkola is a dancer and dance teacher with expertise in various dance styles and knowledge of dance training support through additional exercises. Linnea Hassila is a contemporary dancer finalizing her dance teaching studies. She has diverse experience from contemporary dance productions to the world of musicals.

Dance (intermediate), Jutta Salmela

This workshop delves into the techniques of contemporary dance, modern dance, and classical ballet, as well as the practice of performance choreography, not forgetting creative and artistry-enhancing exercises. An emphasis on technique development and strengthening expressiveness and personal dance skills are central themes in the dance classes. The classes are about taking action, while having fun together through dance. This workshop is for you if you have been dancing for a few years.

Teacher: Jutta Salmela is a dancer and dance teacher. As a dancer, Jutta has worked with groups such as Xaris Finland and the Christian dance company Zion Dance Project based in Dallas (TX).

Lyrical Jazz (advanced), Julianna Pakarinen

Lyrical Jazz is influenced by ballet, jazz dance, and contemporary dance. In these classes, various technique exercises will be practiced, as well as movements across the floor and dance sequences. This workshop is for you if you have been dancing for quite some time.

Teacher: Julianna Pakarinen has worked as a dancer with the Finnish National Ballet and the dance group Xaris Finland, among others. Julianna, who is proficient in a variety of dance styles including show, contemporary, and jazz, is the CEO of dance studio Attitude Helsinki.

Christian Growth

In the Footsteps of the Master, Konsta Järviluoma

Living as a Christian can be challenging. Sometimes, you can even be embarrassed to call yourself a Christian. In this workshop, we will look for answers to some of the dilemmas many share. Let’s strengthen the Christian identity and grow in Christ!

Teacher: Konsta Järviluoma is a theology student and a church youth leader.

Fine Arts

Fine Arts, Elisa Tuohimaa

You will create your art according to the instructions and means provided by the teacher. There is no pressure of criticism. Everyone has their unique style, and we will seek to strengthen it with lots of joy and fun!

Teacher: Elisa Tuohimaa is a painter and an art instructor from Kempele, Finland.

Media

Epic Storytelling (in English), Rory Partin

How do you create a world of fiction where the reader can hardly wait for the adventurous events to unfold? How do we tell the best stories? In this workshop, you will create your world with your pen.

Teacher: Rory Partin has a long career in Hollywood with actors, directors and creative writers.

Light and Sound, Jani Harju

The technician’s role is to ensure the teaching is heard and the music sounds inspiring. He is there to serve the audience, support the artist, and solve problems. Join the fun team and learn the basics of stage sound and light!

Teacher: Jani Harju works with various Finnish Christian bands specializing in church venues. Jani is a practical problem-solver and a reliable technical producer.

Photography, Johanna Lampinen

How do you use your camera, take photos in natural light, or take portraits? Join in and find out! The workshop is for beginners as well as those with more experience. Bring your camera or phone with you.

Teacher: Johanna Lampinen is a photographer, model and student teacher.

Theater

Improvisation and Comedy, Rosa Nyman

In this workshop, we will plunge into improvisation theater and learn some of the secrets of comedy on stage in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Get your laughter vibes in tune and jump in!

Teacher: Rosa Nyman is a theater professional with great versatility. You name it; she can sing, wing, dance, be funny, or get serious.

Info

Where Is It?

LIFE Camp is at the Finnish Lutheran Mission Bible College (FLM College) in Ryttylä, Finland. Ryttylä is a small village near the city of Riihimäki and one hour north from Helsinki Airport. You can get from the airport to Ryttylä easily by train.

More info about FLM

When Is It?

From Monday to Sunday 22–28 July 2024.

Camp starts 22 July at 4.30pm (GMT+3) with check-in and dinner. The first programme starts at 6pm. Camp ends 28 July at 2.30pm.

If you would like to arrive a day earlier or leave a day later (due to flights), don’t hesitate to contact us!

Who Is It For?

LIFE is for 15-25 year old people. You can be experienced in your workshop or just a beginner; the most important thing is enthusiasm for it!

What Does It Cost?

The price includes tuition, program, food, accommodation, and insurance. In addition to that, you should bring some pocket money for the café and goodies.

Accommodation indoors 249€

Extra Fees

Horseback riding workshop +100€
Sports workshops transportation +30€
Fine arts workshops materials +20€

Group Discount
International groups can ask discount prices from toni.kokkonen@sekl.fi.

What Language Is Spoken There?

Main events and services at the Camp are translated to English from Finnish. Workshops are 100% English or translated to non-Finnish speakers.

Who Organizes This?

Our three Finnish organizers are revival movements within the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church: Finnish Lutheran Mission, The Finnish Bible Institute and The Lutheran Evangelical Association of Finland. In addition, the camp is organized by Creative Arts Europe.

Our Finnish organizations are confessional Lutherans. However, we welcome Christians from all denominations!

Where Can I Sign Up?

Registration has ended, but you can still ask for free places: life@sekl.fi.

Do you want to change your registration or cancel it?

Are There Contacts for Additional Information?

LIFE Office

Answers to the possible and impossible questions regarding LIFE

life@sekl.fi

Toni Kokkonen

Regional Coordinator for Junior and Youth Ministries, FLM

toni.kokkonen@sekl.fi