Clubs in Rentukka
Kortepohja Student Village is known for its free time activities and nowadays there are several groups that gather people who have similar interests, upheld by volunteers. Everyone can join without previous knowledge about the topic and others will help you get started. Take a look at all the clubs below and choose which you prefer!
Timetables might change. You can ask further information directly from the clubs.
MONDAY
MAROPE Role Play Club
Monday
18.00
Club Room in Rentukka
Role playing is interactive narration in which you can be a part of the told story as a fictional character. Everyone is welcome to play or get to know the hobby. At times there are limitations with the number of players due to limited space.
TUESDAY
Kortepohja Dance Club
Tuesday
19.00-21.00
Club room
Do you want to socialize, have fun, move your body and enjoy good music? Then join our team!
On Tuesdays we meet in Rentukka’s Club room following easy choreographies to pop songs.
On Sunday evenings we meet in Lillukka among introductory and ongoing sessions for salsa & bachata, bollywood, ballet and belly dancing.
Ask the club leaders for the link to the club’s WhatsApp group!
Kortepohja Board Game Nights
Tuesday
17.00
Lillukka
Do you need company for games? Are you interested in modern board games? So are we!
Kortepohja board game nights are open for everyone interested in board, card and parlour games. Our collection includes hundreds of games that we play on our game nights. Welcome!
Sport Session in Kortetalo
Tuesday
20.00-21.00
Kortetalo, Kartanonkuja 7
An open sport session at Kortetalo for all residents of the Student Village.
This is a free session organized by the Tenants’ committee, where we enjoy exercising together with a different sport each time.
Welcome to join the sport session!
WEDNESDAY
KESS
Wednesday (odd weeks)
18.00
Club Room in Rentukka
Keski-Suomen Sarjakuvaseura (comics society in Central Finland) is active in Jyväskylä and wants to offer activities around drawing and cartoons and a possibility to meet other hobbyists. Take you own drawing materials with you!
Kortepohjanoteeraus (Improv Club)
Wednesday
18.00
Lillukka
Interested in improv? Improv theatre, or simply improv, is unscripted theatre where the main roles are played by creativity, collaboration, and a good sense of humor. In this club, we’ll play with the most fun improv techniques purely for enjoyment. Whether you’re a first-timer or a stage veteran, you’re welcome to dive into the world of improv!
Please note that the meetings of the club are held in Finnish.
Storyscapes
Wednesday (even weeks, starting 3.9.2025)
19.00-20.30
Club room in Rentukka
When was the last time you gathered around a fire and hosted yourself to a great story? At Storyscapes, we invite you into a warm, welcoming space designed for connection, curiosity, and imagination. Stories spark something deep within us — they awaken emotion, ignite insight, and bring people together. Come experience the power of storytelling and meaningful dialogue!
Ask the leaders for a link to the WhatsApp group. The language of the club is English. The club is open to all and does not require pre-registration.
THURSDAY
Rentukka Anime Nights
Thursday
18:00
Club Room in Rentukka
Are you interested in Japanese culture such as anime, manga or video games? Would you like to find others interested in this topic? Renai, also known as Rentukka’s Anime Nights, is open to anyone interested in the topic!
Our activity mainly consist of anime nights on Thursdays in Rentukka’s Club room, as well as other activities. Learn more on our Discord channel. Welcome!
Kenjutsu
Thursday
18:30-20.30
Lillukka
Come and try traditional, Japanese martial arts. The practice of open for everybody and previous experience isn’t needed. Requisites for the practise can be borrowed and the practice is free.
SUNDAY
Kortepohja Dance Club
Sunday
18:00-20:00
Lillukka
Do you want to socialize, have fun, move your body and enjoy good music? Then join our team!
In Kortepohja Dance Club we meet every Sunday evening in Lillukka among introductory and ongoing sessions for salsa & bachata, bollywood, ballet and belly dancing. Not all dances are offered every Sunday. Follow our facebook page (link below).
On Tuesdays we meet in Rentukka’s Club room following easy choreographies to pop songs.
Ask the community manager or club leaders for the link to the club’s WhatsApp group!
RCCG club
Sunday
10:00-14:00
Rentukka Club room
At the RCCG club, we meet to enjoy spending time with God and each other. We pray, read the bible, have bible expositions, and fellowship with one another. We also encourage one another and welcome any and everyone.
Riichi Mahjong
Sunday
15:00-21:00
Rentukka Club room
Riichi Mahjong is a four-player poker-like variant of the Chinese Mahjong game, played with “tiles” instead of playing cards, where both luck and skill play a role.
Game nights are open to all. We’re happy to teach new players, and you can come and watch the games too – club games are typically a relaxed way to spend time.
Do you want to start your own club?
We want to support communal activities and are glad to offer spaces for clubs that are open for everyone. In addition, the Kortepohja Student Village Tenants’ Committee grants club subsidies to support the club activities.
Contact the housing coordinator if you want further information!
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