For the Makers
Hey you – thanks for being there! You could be one of the persons irreplaceable for the HÄLY 2026 camp and the young firefighters, ensuring a safe and memorable camp for everyone.
The International Youth Firefighters’ Camp HÄLY 2026 taking place in Masku in 11-17.7.2026 brings together about 2,000 eager children and young persons to learn, practice, and experience unforgettable moments. To make sure everything goes well, about a thousand volunteer members of staff and partners are needed on site to support the event. Working with us is not only a good thing, it also makes a concrete impact on youth firefighting activities. Join us in telling the HÄLY 2026 camp story!
4 reasons to contribute to the HÄLY 2026 camp
- The camp is attended by thousands of persons aged 7 to 17 from all over Finland and the world. You will be a part of making unforgettable memories.
- You will be an important role model for children and young persons who train with similarly aged persons, develop their skills, and practice for real life.
- You will get to know firefighters across department and regional boundaries. HÄLY 2026 brings together different generations, competences, and a passion for volunteer firefighting.
- You will gain invaluable experience in arranging a large-scale event.
Complete the Safely at a Youth Firefighters’ Camp online course now
The safety of the HÄLY 2026 camp is built on shared rules and on ensuring that every staff member knows how to act in different situations. For this reason, we strongly recommend that all camp staff complete the Safely at a Youth Firefighters’ Camp online course before the camp begins.
The course provides a solid foundation in the principles of a safe space and the specific needs of camp activities. Its purpose is to offer information and practical guidance to camp staff on matters related to psychosocial safety, helping to make the camps even better.
Completing the course will help you work with greater confidence and consistent practices – and at the same time, it contributes to creating a safer environment for all camp participants. The course is easy to complete at your own pace. Please note that the course is available only in Finnish and Swedish. Going through the material takes approximately 30 minutes. You can start the course directly using the buttons below.
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