• Heureka's autumn holiday camps 2025: Science camps for curious children

    Is your child curious and hungry for knowledge? Do they enjoy wearing a lab coat and are they excited about science experiments and learning new things? If you answered yes to these questions and are looking for something to do for your elementary school-aged child during the 42nd week of the autumn break, the answer is here: Heureka's autumn break science camps 2025. At Heureka's autumn break science camps, curious children can immerse themselves in the world of science.

    Tickets are on sale until 3 pm on 8.10. or until the camp is sold out. Note! The camps are in Finnish.

    Buy tickets to the autumn holiday science camp
Kaksi lasta laboratoriossa ja mittalasi.

When and for whom are the autumn holiday camps organized?

Autumn holiday camps in week 42 will be held:

Mon-Tues 13.-14.10.2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m

Science camp for those born 2013–2018.

Space camp for those born 2013–2015.


Thu-Fri 16-17.10.2025 10 am–3 pm.

Science camp for those born 2013–2018.

Space camp for those born 2013–2015.


Campers can spend time independently at Heureka's exhibitions from 3 to 6 p.m., and on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m.

Lapset katsovat vaahtovaa koepulloa laboratoriossa.

What happens at the autumn holiday camps?

  • At science camps and space camps, science campers get to experiment and explore on their own in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary programs. Campers learn new things and get to enjoy the joy of discovery!
  • All programs at space camps deal with space. The programs for space campers are different from those at a regular science camp.
  • Campers have the opportunity to work in a variety of ways in Heureka's various facilities, such as laboratories and workshops.
  • The guided program is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Mondays and Thursdays, the camp begins at 9:30 a.m. with registration.
  • The camp program is the same for Mon-Tue and Thu-Fri camps.
  • The programs are familiar from the summer 2025 camps.
  • Science camps and space camps are in Finnish.
  • Campers are offered a hot meal at the Science Restaurant.
  • A camp letter with more detailed information will be sent by email to those who purchased tickets before the camp.
Tyttö ja poika tekevät kokeiluja Heurekan laboratoriossa. Poikaa naurattaa kovasti.

What do tickets cost?

Sales: Tickets go on sale on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Price: €90 / two-day camp

You can purchase multiple science camp tickets at once (max 4).

Note: All campers' information must be filled out on the registration form at the time of purchase.

For the forms you will need the following information:


  • The child's allergies (including information on whether products that may contain an allergenic substance are suitable)

  • Guardians' phone numbers, home and email addresses

  • Any special needs of children, such as challenges with social situations or behavior.


Advance information helps us make arrangements well in advance so that we can provide a good experience for all campers.

Campers are divided into groups according to age, but siblings and friends of different ages meet during breaks. If you would like children of almost the same age but born in different years to be in the same group, or a specific friend to be in the same group, please mention this on the registration form.

Frequently asked Questions

How do I cancel my purchase?

Cancel the camp no later than 7 days before the start of the camp to the address: asiakaspalvelu@heureka.fi.

After this, cancellation and refunds can only be made against a medical certificate.

You can inquire about possible exchanges at the address: asiakaspalvelu@heureka.fi.

I didn't have time to buy a ticket, will there be more for sale?

Possible cancellation spots will appear for sale in the ticket store. If you didn't manage to get your own spot - keep an eye on the ticket store!

  • More information

    Is there anything else that you want to ask? If so, please feel free to contact us by email at tiedeleirit@heureka.fi.

    Note: changes are possible.
Lapsi laboratoriossa. Hän punnitsee koepulloa, jossa on vihreää nestettä.

Autumn holiday camps in Vantaa – easily accessible from Helsinki and Espoo

Heureka's autumn holiday camps are two-day science camps that will be held: Mon–Tue 13.–14.10.2025 and Thu–Fri 16.–17.10.2025. The camp day program will be held from 10 am to 3 pm. The autumn holiday camp is easy to get to from various cities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Heureka can be easily reached using public transport, by car and by bike.

Kaksi poikaa laboratoriossa.

Things to do during the autumn holidays

Heureka is open during the autumn holiday week 42 Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm and Sat–Sun 10 am–6 pm.

After the science camp day, the child can stay in Heureka's exhibitions to explore and play until closing time, if they wish.

We have compiled tips for visiting Heureka for the autumn holidays in 2025. You can read them by clicking here.

Quick tips for Heureka's autumn holiday camps 2025


 1) We will inform you about the science camps first in the Heureka newsletter , on social media and on this website. It is worth subscribing to the newsletter and following the social media channels to be among the first to receive the information.

2)        Heureka's autumn holiday camps allow curious children to try out various science experiments in the laboratory and workshops. The autumn holiday camps are aimed at primary school-aged children born between 2013 and 2018.

3)        The autumn science camps are two-day science camps. This allows the child to have a autumn vacation with guided activities as well as free days for other activities.

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