Kelotytöt (Kety) – Scouting in Tapiola, Espoo

Kelotytöt (Kety) is a lively, co-ed scout group based in Tapiola, Espoo. We meet in the basement of Tapiola Church, and our activities are open to everyone regardless of background or beliefs.

Kety offers weekly meetings, spring and autumn trips, competitions, and major group traditions such as the winter camp and summer camp. Camps often have a theme that makes learning new skills fun and engaging.

Kety operates under Tapiola Parish, which provides our meeting space and supports our activities. We are part of the Tammi district (Tapiola–Matinkylä scouts), Espoon Partiotuki ry, The Helsinki Metropolitan Area Guides and Scouts (Päpa), and The Guides and Scouts of Finland (SP).

Our activites are conducted in Finnish but messaging for parents is in English if needed. Since our area has English speaking schools, kids learning Finnish is not new to us. Scouting is a great place for Finnish immersion! For fully English speaking scouting, check out Wild Eagles!

Joining Kety

You can join Kelotytöt at any age.

How to join

1. Contact us first: Email kelotytot@kelotytot.fi so we can help you find a suitable group with available spots.

2. Try it out: You may visit a group twice before registering.

3. Register: When ready, fill out the membership application at asiointi.partio.fi.

4. Membership fee: The annual scouting fee (about 70 €) will be invoiced with a one-month payment period. This period also works as a trial period.

Adding a new child (for guardians)

• A guardian first registers themselves in the online service.
  Do not enter the child’s phone number or email under the guardian’s info.

• Add your child(ren) to your profile in the service.

• Submit a membership application for each child to the desired scout group.
  You can mention the group or leader’s name in the “Additional information” field.

Leaving Kety or Scouting

If you wish to end your membership:

• Go to asiointi.partio.fi

• Under Membership → Memberships, click Cancel membership.

• Fill in the end date and reason for leaving. Kety will be notified automatically.

Prices & Payments (2025)

Activity fees

• Weekend camping / laavu: 15 €

• Weekend at the Eden cabin: 20 €

• Weekend at a rental cabin: 25 €

• Day trip: 5 €

• Winter camp: 20-40 € according to budget

• Summer camp: 70-250 € (depends on the size and length of the camp)
  
  

Other costs

• First scout neckerchief: 20 €

• Replacement neckerchiefs: 25 €

Discounts

You may apply for reduced fees by emailing the Kety's leader or small group leader. Basic gear can also be borrowed!

Bank account

Kelotytöt ry
IBAN: FI77 4108 0013 0505 40
BIC/SWIFT: ITELFIHH

Events supported for leaders

• Training: Two basic or activity-related courses per year for leaders (e.g., PJPK, Akela training, First Aid).

• Competitions: The group covers all participation fees for Kety’s teams or Kety members in a team.

• Group trips & camps: Participants pay the standard fees. Group leaders: free for small trips, 50% for major camps.

• Samoaja & Vaeltaja events (Vimma, Explo, Väre etc.): Reimbursement of 50% or up to 30 € per event (max two events per calendar year). Participants pay first and submit an expense claim.

• Additional support: The Board can grant support for higher-cost training or events.

Kid's groups

Groups for leaders and adults