After-School

After-School Centres (6-9 year old)

ÍTR after-school centres offer a range of leisure activities after the compulsory school day for 6 to 9-year-olds in Reykjavik. The after-school centres offer a diverse agenda which includes both organised and free play. The aim is to offer exciting subjects to fulfil the children’s need for play and creativity and each week is planed ahead. All six-year-old children are offered sports instruction free of charge if circumstances allow it. The schedule is one hour each time, twice a week, organised by each district’s sports club. Reykjavík Sports Federation is the supervisory body for the sports schools.

The after-school centres are open after school and stay open until 5:15 pm every day. On parents’ days, project days and during the Christmas and Easter holidays the after-school centres are open from 8 am except when otherwise stated. Registration for those days is especially requested. The after-school centres are closed during the compulsory schools’ winter holidays.
A fixed fee is paid for the service. See the tariffs on the ÍTR website: www.itr.is

Applications are for each school year (August - June). If one wants to discontinue the service this must be done before the 15th of each month and it comes into effect on the first day of the following month. If the resignation comes after the 15th day of the month it doesn’t come into effect until the last day of the following month. The required forms must be completed; they can be found in each after-school centre.

Applications are to be made through Electronic Reykjavik.
Electronic Reykjavik

The Reykjavik Sport and Leisure Division,
Bæjarháls 1,
110 Reykjavik.

Further information:
Tel: 411 5000

Fax: 411 5009
ÍTR homepage
e-mail: itr@itr.is

After-school (13-16year old)centres fulfil the needs of 13 to 16-year-old children by providing constructive and worthwhile activities during their spare time. Emphasis is placed on diversifying the centres’ operations, as well as reaching youngsters who need social support. Various methods are utilised in order to achieve this, e.g. the facilitation of clubs and specialized group work, “access for all” activities, and temporary projects. Juvenile councils operate in all the after-school centres. These influence the centres’ programme planning and provide representation for the youngsters. Preventive measures, aimed at preventing smoking, drug use and bullying, are essential components of the centres’ operation. Reinforcing positive self-image and a healthy lifestyle is emphasized. Support is provided for activities, which are aimed at youngsters in grades 8-10 at compulsory school.

Entry to the after-school centres is free of charge when there is an open house. The cover for dances, concerts and such events is kept at minimum. Fund raising is usually organized, in cooperation with the youngsters, if travel expenses occur.
Further information is available from the Sport and Leisure Division, Bæjarháls 1, 110 Reykjavík.
Tel. 510-6600
Fax: 510-6610
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School orchestras

The City of Reykjavik operates four school orchestras and one music school in Kjalarnes. In addition, service contracts have been drawn up with 20 einkarekna tónlistarskóla (privately operated music schools). Registration in the music schools of Reykjavik is performed electronically through Rafræna Reykjavík

Summer Employment for Youths
The Reykjavík Summer Youth Work Programme offers youngsters, who are resident in Reykjavík and attend the city’s compulsory schools, summer employment for a period of 5 - 6 weeks.

The following requirements need to be met:
Legal residence in Reykjavík.
Attendance at a Reykjavík compulsory school during the school year prior to the relevant summer:
a) in 8th grade - turning 14 in the relevant year
b) in 9th grade - turning 15 in the relevant year
c) in 10th grade - turning 16 in the relevant year
All those who meet these requirements and register prior to the deadline receive a summer employment opportunity. Parents of Icelandic youngsters who live abroad may also apply for a summer employment opportunity for their children with the Reykjavík Summer Youth Work Programme.

Jobs
14-year-olds, 8th grade: Maintenance of Reykjavík’s compulsory schools and sport clubs’ properties. Most can obtain employment in their own neighbourhood.

15-year-olds, 9th grade: Land restoration projects on the outskirts of Reykjavík; miscellaneous jobs at the city’s open areas; gardening, lawn mowing, and gardening for pensioners and invalids.

16-year-olds, 10th grade: Simple maintenance of properties belonging to the various institutions of the City of Reykjavík, and open areas which are located both within the city limits and on the outskirts.

All groups participate in development projects. Education sessions and training take place in the field.

14-year-olds, 8th grade: 3.5 hours a day for a total of 5 weeks, work period of 8 weeks
15-year-olds, 9th grade: 7.0 hours a day for a total of 5 weeks, work period of 8 weeks
16-year-olds, 10th grade: 7.0 hours a day for a total of 6 weeks, work period of 9 weeks

Each employee can take a 3-week long summer break when requested, without compromising the chance to obtain the maximum possible hours.

Enquiries and comments regarding this employment, or the programme’s operation, should be sent to the office of the Reykjavík Summer Youth Work Programme, tel: 411 8500. Phone calls will be taken by an office receptionist, who will forward comments to the appropriate parties.
Participants’ requests for transfers between work groups should be sent electronically through the Work Programme’s website. Please include your motivation. Cases are handled by district supervisors.

Reykjavik Municipal Work School homepage