The Nordic Skills Development Camp is jointly organized by UmiVerse, FCIEA, and the Finnish Youth Center under Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture. Rooted in Finnish Phenomenon-Based Learning (PBL), the camp offers an experiential study journey that blends classroom learning with outdoor exploration, technology, culture, and creativity.

Students learn side-by-side with Finnish children, interact with cutting-edge AI tools, explore Nordic nature, and experience Scandinavian lifestyle and sustainability practices.
Program Highlights
Phenomenon-Based Learning Modules
Nordic Fairytale Kingdom – creativity, storytelling & media
Green & Sustainable Development – SDGs, eco-projects & Green Key certification practices
Nature & Art – outdoor inspiration, lake landscapes, and hands-on creation
STEAM & Biodiversity – scientific observation, forest ecosystems & wildlife exploration
AI & Media – digital storytelling, video creation, and Nordic visual narratives
Outdoor Adventure Education
Forest cabin activities, blueberry picking, canoeing, and nature games
Biodiversity field studies: ant colonies, glacial formations, beaver habitats
Sustainable development reflections through nature immersion
Lakeside swimming, sauna, beach volleyball & Finnish traditional sports
Itinerary Overview
Day 1 — Arrival in Finland
Check-in at the Finnish Star Youth Camp
Opening Ceremony
Orienteering Challenge
Icebreaker Games
Day 2 — Finnish Culture & Forest Exploration
PBL Class (Culture, History, Ice Age)
Forest Adventure
AI & Media Creation (Nordic Fairytales)
Day 3 — Sustainability & Animal Care
PBL Class (SDGs)
Visit to a Small Animal Sanctuary
Lakeside Swimming & Sauna
AI Media Project
Day 4 — Nature, Art & Canoeing
PBL Class (Nature Art)
Canoeing
Finnish Traditional Sports
BBQ Dinner
Beach Volleyball
Day 5 — Finnish School Visit & Cruise to Sweden
Certificate Ceremony
Visit a Finnish School
Board the Luxury Cruise to Stockholm
Sunset Media Project
Day 6 — Stockholm, Sweden
Nobel Prize Museum
Vasa Shipwreck Museum
Return Cruise to Helsinki
Viking Culture Media Project
Day 7 — Helsinki City Discovery
City Walk
Iconic Photo Spots
Lunch
Departure
Why This Camp?
Students gain:
A deeper understanding of Nordic culture, sustainability, and education
Practical exposure to AI, media creation, and STEAM
Outdoor confidence, teamwork, and social-emotional skills
A broadened worldview shaped by authentic international experiences
This transformative journey helps students grow into more confident, curious, and globally minded young individuals.