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Material Sustainability
Logistics Impact
Impact of transportation and logistics required to reach and run the activity.
Nature Impact
Direct physical wear and tear caused to the natural terrain and local ecosystems.
Waste Impact
Amount of waste generated, prioritizing reusability and fully compostable materials.
Energy Impact
Electricity, heating, and fuels consumed versus renewable and human power.
Social Sustainability
Local Impact
Contribution to the local wellfare through regional guides, businesses, and local food.
Season Impact
Availability during shoulder and off-peak seasons to support year-round resilience.
Accessibility
Physical
Suitability for physical disabilities, reduced mobility, or assistive devices.
Cognitive
Clarity of guidance, structured routines, and ease of following instructions.
Sensory
Environmental stimulus levels, noise control, and predictability for neurodivergent youth.
Physical Challenge
Level of stamina, muscle strength, and physical fitness required to participate.
Mental Challenge
Degree of stepping outside one’s comfort zone, managing tension, and overcoming fears.
Learning
Cultural Learning
Insights into Finnish traditions, outdoor heritage, and local ways of living.
Character Building
Opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth, and taking responsibility.
New Skills
Hands-on practice of concrete wilderness, safety, and outdoor life skills.
Teamwork
Reliance on shared communication, mutual support, and group cooperation.
Resilience
Building adaptability and perseverance through changing conditions and setbacks.
FAQ
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Positive Impact | Fully Accessible | Great learning value
Indicates that the activity has positive effects, for example zero-waste experience, does social good for the community, can be arranged fully accessible or provides an unique learning experience.
Neutral or Minor Impact | Partially Accessible | Some learning value
Indicates that the activity has no significant positive or negative effects, for example creates some recyclable waste, benefits community a little, has some accessibility limitations or has general learning value.
Negative Impact | Not Accessible | No significant learning value
Indicates that the activity has clear downside, for example: requires a lot of energy or creates waste, does some harm to the area or hits the season peak, is not accessible or has no significant learning value.
Detailed descriptions of the activity values
You can read more detailed descriptions of each evaluation criterion below. The evaluation criteria will help you assess how the available activities relate to one another and make informed choices about the content of your trip.
Learning
Cultural Learning
How much the activity teaches about world, Finnish culture or the relationship with nature..
Positive Impact = Strong cultural connection (e.g., learning “Finnish Everyone’s Rights”, traditional campfire skills or sauna culture).
Neutral Impact = Touches upon local culture, but it is not the main focus.
Negative Impact = Generic global activity (e.g., an escape room or a standard ropes course) with no specific local cultural value.
Character Building
How well the experience supports the development of self-esteem, responsibility, and self-awareness in youth..
Positive Impact = Strong developmental impact; requires taking responsibility for one’s actions and for the group.
Neutral Impact = Provides some moments of self-reflection or mild responsibility.
Negative Impact = Primarily an entertaining pastime with minimal personal growth elements.
Global Citizenship
Does the activity help students understand broader global phenomena (e.g., climate change, biodiversity loss) and their own role in them?.
Positive Impact = Direct connection to global themes (e.g., UN SDGs); teaches students to understand the wider impact of their actions.
Neutral Impact = Indirect or brief connection to the broader world.
Negative Impact = A purely local performance with no broader global context.
New Skills
Does the activity teach concrete outdoor or life skills?
Positive Impact = Teaches significant new skills (e.g., making a fire, navigation, wilderness first aid, pitching a tent).
Neutral Impact = Reinforces or practices already existing skills.
Negative Impact = Does not require learning new skills (e.g., passively consuming a ready-made service).
Teamwork
Does success require cooperation and communication among group members?
Positive Impact = Success heavily relies on the whole group working together and helping each other.
Neutral Impact = Done together in the same space, but the performance is largely individual.
Negative Impact = Completely individual performance, often competitive, with no need for cooperation.
Resilience
Does the activity build the capacity to tolerate discomfort, changing conditions, and setbacks?
Positive Impact = Requires strong adaptability (e.g., tolerating weather changes, managing fatigue, showing perseverance).
Neutral Impact = Requires a little flexibility and situational awareness.
Negative Impact = Everything is pre-packaged and 100% predictable (e.g., indoors); requires no stretching of personal limits.
Accessibility
Physical
How accessible the activity is for individuals with physical disabilities or those using mobility aids.
Fully Accessible = Fully accessible (e.g., wheelchair-friendly paths and facilities).
Partially Accessible = Partially accessible; requires minor adaptations or an assistant.
Not Accessible = Not accessible; requires full physical mobility, balance, and motor skills.
Cognitive
The clarity of instructions and complexity of the rules required to participate.
Fully Accessible = Very clear, routine-based, and easy to grasp for all types of learners.
Partially Accessible = Requires some focus and the ability to remember multi-step instructions.
Not Accessible = Complex rules; requires fast reaction times and advanced problem-solving.
Sensory
The level of sensory stimuli (noise, bright lights, crowds) in the environment, especially relevant for neurodivergent youth.
Fully Accessible = Calm, predictable, and quiet natural environment.
Partially Accessible = Moderate or varying stimuli (e.g., environment noise, other groups talking nearby).
Not Accessible = Loud noises, bright lights, or high visual/auditory overload.
Physical Challenge
The level of muscle strength, stamina, and cardiovascular fitness required from the youth.
Light =Requires no specific physical fitness.
Moderate = Causes sweating, raises the heart rate, and requires basic fitness.
Challenging = Requires good physical conditioning and stamina for prolonged exertion (e.g., a long hike carrying a heavy backpack).
Mental Challenge
The level of psychological tension and how far it pushes participants out of their comfort zones (e.g., darkness, heights).
Light =Feels safe and familiar; does not require facing personal fears.
Moderate = Exciting; pushes the comfort zone slightly.
Challenging = Thrilling, scary; requires significant mental courage and overcoming personal fears.
Social Sustainability
Local Impact
How strongly the activity supports the local community & economy (using local food, guides, and entrepreneurs).
Positive Impact = Nearly 100% local. Employs locals and uses locally sourced materials/food.
Neutral Impact = Mostly local, but relies on some external resources or imported goods.
Negative Impact = Highly dependent on imported goods or run by operators from outside the region.
Season Impact
How well the activity supports driving off-season demand and improving economic resilience.
Positive Impact = Available year-round or specifically designed for the off-season.
Neutral Impact = Requires a specific season, but has some flexibility (e.g., requires snow-free ground).
Negative Impact = Strictly tied to the short peak season of the designated area (e.g., requires thick snow cover).
Material Sustainability
Logistic Impact
The amount of transportation and logistics required for the activity.
Positive Impact = No transportation needed. Takes place at the camp center or within walking distance.
Neutral Impact = Requires a short transfer via public transport.
Negative Impact = Requires a longer public transport or private logistical arrangements.
Nature Impact
The direct physical wear and tear the activity causes to the natural environment and local ecosystems.
Positive Impact = Follows “Leave No Trace” principles perfectly (e.g., hiking on marked trails). Leaves near zero physical impact.
Neutral Impact = Mild impact that recovers quickly (e.g., camping in designated wilderness spots).
Negative Impact = High physical wear on the terrain or significant disturbance to local wildlife.
Waste Impact
The amount of waste generated during the activity (e.g., food packaging, single-use items)
Positive Impact = Near zero waste. Everything is reusable, recycleable or fully compostable in nature.
Neutral Impact = Generates a small amount of waste, some of which could not be recycled.
Negative Impact = Generates mixed waste or a significant amount of recycleables.
Energy Impact
The external energy (electricity, heating, fuel) required to run the activity.
Positive Impact = Human-powered only (e.g., canoeing, skiing) or uses 100% renewable energy.
Neutral Impact = Moderate energy consumption (e.g., using a heated indoor facility, firewood or very small amounts of fuels).
Negative Impact = High energy consumption or direct use of fossil fuels.