Turkey expands free summer youth programmes

Timeline

1. 5 days ago

   [CULTURE] 17 sources

   Turkish municipalities launch free summer cultural and sport programs for children

   Turkish municipalities roll out free summer cultural and sport programs for children, including concerts, swimming, tennis, online women’s fitness and large‑scale summer schools.

2. 5 days ago

   [CULTURE] 10 sources

   Turkish municipalities launch community training and entrepreneurship programmes

   Turkish cities launch free training programmes—from Mersin's SEECO workshops to Balıkesir's science academy, Canik's tech summer school, Şahinbey's women’s craft courses, and Mersin's exam‑prep workshops—target

3. 8 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Afyonkarahisar to Host 28th Sky Observation Event in August 2026

   Afyonkarahisar will host Turkey’s 28th free Sky Observation Event on 12‑15 Aug 2026 at Emre Lake, featuring science talks, workshops and night telescope sessions during the Perseid meteor shower. Applications截至

4. 9 days ago

   [CULTURE] 19 sources

   Turkish cities roll out free summer sports schools for thousands of children

   Turkish municipalities launched free summer sports schools, reaching thousands of children with programs in football, tennis, orient‑training and 24 other sports across Ankara, İzmir, Çankaya, Kocaeli, Diyarbak

5. 10 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Maltepe, Istanbul hosts free children's play promoting recycling

   Maltepe Municipality staged the free outdoor children’s play “Çöp ve Hazine” in Istanbul, teaching recycling and environmental responsibility to families.

6. 13 days ago

   [CULTURE] 20 sources

   Turkish municipalities launch summer arts and cultural programs for children

   Turkish cities roll out summer arts, music and cultural programs for children, from bağlama lessons in Antalya to concerts in Dikili, rural festivals in Mersin and parks in Ankara and Izmir.

7. 13 days ago

   [SPORTS] 12 sources

   Antalya Municipal Football Academy Launches Free Summer School for Children

   Antalya’s Football Academy started a free summer school for kids born 2014‑2019, with online enrollment, a popular girls’ group, and coach Emrah İnal promising year‑round programs.

8. 19 days ago

   [CULTURE] 13 sources

   Sakarya Municipality Launches Fourth Youth Science Workshop for Students

   Sakarya's municipality held its fourth youth science workshop, offering hands‑on experiments and environmental activities for primary and secondary students, with support from Sakarya University’s biology club.

9. 20 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Ağrı Youth Summer Club Draws Strong Participation

   The GSB Youth Summer Club in Ağrı, Turkey, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, offers workshops such as chess and logic games, drawing strong participation from children and teens throughout the夏.

10. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Yunusemre Summer Sports School Begins Second Registration Period

    Yunusemre’s municipal summer sports school opened second‑term registration, offering football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, gymnastics, tennis and chess to hundreds of children, with higher attendance than

11. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Turkey hosts national youth camp in Trabzon and debate finals in Istanbul

    Turkey's Youth Ministry hosted a camp in Trabron for 252 teens and a national debate final in Istanbul, emphasizing cultural activities and critical thinking.

12. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources

    Turkey’s local governments roll out new child science programs and award

    Turkish cities boost child science education – Sultangazi held its 7th Bilim Firarda festival, Yeşilyurt opened applications for a new science centre, and Şahinbey won a TÜBİTAK award for workshop activity.

13. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Ağrı launches school sports centres and free swimming lessons for youth

    Ağrı’s governor and youth‑sports officials are turning schools into sports centres and offering free swimming lessons, aiming to boost sport access and youth health.

14. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Gaziantep hosts TÜBİTEM science and technology forum

    Gaziantep’s TÜBİTEM forum (9‑11 July) featured scientists and innovators discussing AI, big data and future jobs, with officials pledging to expand Turkey’s science centers.

15. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    Turkish municipalities launch summer sports and education programs for youth

    Municipalities in Turkey such as Tarsus, Nazilli, Kayseri, Aydın, Ağrı and Battalgazi have launched summer sports and education programs for children, including football schools, swimming courses and multi‑s­​t

16. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources

    Mersin launches 15 summer projects under “Mega Yaz” program

    Mersin’s “Mega Yaz” programme will roll out 15 summer projects – from new cultural centres and housing to road, water and sewer upgrades – to boost livability and infrastructure.

17. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 13 sources

    Turkish municipalities launch summer cultural and sports programs for children

    Turkish cities roll out free summer concerts, workshops, sports and eco‑activities for children, from Elazığ concerts to İzmir neighbourhood festivals and recycling art projects.

18. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Kayseri and Saray Municipalities Open Summer Technology and Arts Workshops

    Kayseri opened a technology summer school, while Saray started municipal arts and sports workshops, both aiming to boost youth education this summer.

19. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Turkey to hold TÜBİTAK Sky Observation Event in Afyonkarahisar Aug 12‑15

    Turkey's TÜBİTAK Sky Observation Event will be held at Afyonkarahisar’s Emre Lake from Aug 12‑15 2026, featuring talks, workshops, and night‑time telescope viewing of stars and the Perseid meteor shower.

20. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Tarsus municipality launches summer village festival for children

    Tarsus’s municipal summer festival started in Alifakı, offering children workshops, concerts and health services, and will continue weekly across rural neighbourhoods.

21. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Mersin Municipality launches extensive summer program of workshops, camps and sports for students

    Mersin Municipality offers free summer workshops, science camps, sports and reading activities for students city‑wide from 29 June to 14 August.

22. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Selçuk, Turkey launches workshops on child rights and women’s health

    Selçuk municipality, with TAPV and UCİM, held July 14 workshops for children on bodily rights and for women on health, aiming to raise awareness and empowerment.

23. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Turkish municipalities launch summer events and guidance for children

    Konya’s Selçuklu district held a large summer festival for schoolchildren, while Ankara’s municipality issued a guide encouraging structured, educational and recreational activities for kids during the break.

24. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources

    Turkey's Youth Ministry rolls out free camps, accommodation and sports programs

    Turkey's Youth Ministry expands free accommodation and camp programmes, while municipalities in Turkey and Cyprus launch summer workshops and sports schools for children.

25. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources

    Turkish municipalities launch free vocational and arts preparation courses

    Turkish municipalities in Düzce, Melikgazi, Kahramanmaraş and Kayseri offer free or low‑cost cooking, arts, summer workshops and exam‑prep courses for residents.

26. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Turgutlu Municipality launches women’s Pilates courses for the summer

    Turgutlu municipality adds summer women‑only Pilates classes at two cultural centres, aiming to boost health and activity among local women.

27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Eyüpsultan Municipality graduates 124 children from new Child Activity Centers

    Eyüpsultan Municipality graduated 124 children, with Mayor Özmen praising the expansion to nine local Child Activity Centers and a total of fifteen in partnership with Istanbul.

28. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Turkey hosts children's sky‑observation festivals in Isparta and Diyarbakır

    Children in Isparta and Diyarbakır attended science festivals featuring telescope sky‑watching at the Science Isparta Center and historic Zerzevan Castle, promoting astronomy and cultural heritage.

29. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Turkey launches summer sports schools and football pre‑season camp on July 3

    Turkey's Odunpazarı municipality opened summer sports schools until July 3, while debuting Super Lig side Arca Çorum FK started a 28‑player pre‑season camp on the same date.

30. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Report‑card ceremonies in Turkish towns spotlight community support for students

    Turkish towns Gölbaşı and Dağlıca held report‑card ceremonies, with officials attending and students in Dağlıca receiving donated bicycles.

31. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 13 sources

    Report-card celebrations held across Turkish cities as dress‑code dispute sidelines students

    Turkish cities held festive Karne celebrations for students, while a dress‑code clash in Adana left 35 pupils without report cards, prompting parental protest and an education authority review.

32. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Turkish municipalities launch free autism education and women‑children health workshops

    Gediz launches free autism movement classes; Selçuk offers free women's health and children’s body‑rights workshops, both starting 1 July.

33. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources

    Kayseri municipality hosts 'Yaza Merhaba' nature walk on Ali Dağı

    Kayseri’s municipality held a free “Yaza Merhaba” nature walk on Ali Dağı 360 on 28 June 2026, with online registration, morning walk, sports games and complimentary refreshments.

34. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Turkish municipalities launch new adult and youth sports courses

    Turkey's Turgutlu and Muratpaşa municipalities have opened new sports programs: an adult men's swimming course in Turgutlu and a 23‑discipline summer sports school in Muratpaşa starting July.

35. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources

    Kayseri and Konya municipalities launch free summer education courses

    Kayseri and Konya municipalities opened free summer courses covering arts, vocational skills, tech workshops, and academic support for students and residents.

36. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Turkish cities open free summer sports school registrations

    Turkey's Ministry of Youth and Sports and several municipalities have opened free summer sports school registrations, offering dozens of sport branches for children and adults across Elazığ, Denizli and Bornova

37. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Turkey holds science festivals in İzmir and Beylikdüzü

    Turkey hosted two science festivals: the International Hypatia Festival in İzmir (July 1‑5, 2026) featuring global experts and diverse topics, and the Beylikdüzü TÜBİTAK Science Fair in Istanbul showcasing学生项目并

38. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Aksaray Science Festival highlights Turkish defence tech and AI innovations

    Turkey’s Aksaray Science Festival opened with an F‑16 show, featuring local defence systems, AI and robotics, and running until 21 June with 70+ institutions and 200 tents.

39. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Turkish municipalities open free summer sports and tech courses for children

    Turkish cities open free summer sports and technology programs for children, with registrations in June and courses starting in July across Konya, Ankara and Kayseri.

40. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Turkish towns launch free summer courses for children across dozens of activities

    Turkish municipalities in Kayseri and Muğla open free summer courses for children, offering arts, sports, and tech programs starting July 6.

41. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Turkey's municipalities open free summer sports schools for children

    Turkish municipalities launch free summer sport schools for children, offering dozens of activities and online registration across several districts.

42. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Turkey's Local School Science Fairs Draw Student Projects and Community Interest

    Science fairs in Beylikdüzü and Düzce featured student projects on robotics, smart homes, and more, attracting officials and public attention.

43. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Turkish municipalities roll out summer sports schools for children

    Turkish towns launch summer sports schools—football in Manisa, multi‑sport programs in Trabzon and İzmir, and Kayseri's large ERVA project—providing coaching, equipment and aiming to promote health and prevent‑

44. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Turkish municipalities launch children's summer sports and cultural programs

    Turkish municipalities roll out free or low‑cost summer games, arts courses and sport schools for thousands of children, including Balıkesir’s traditional games festival, Elazığ’s arts classes, and Meram and Dâ

45. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Turkey school science talks and tech fair draw student participation

    Turkey held two local science outreach events: a mini science talk in Akdağmadeni, Yozgat with university professors and primary students, and a larger tech festival in Kartal, Istanbul featuring robotics, AI,

46. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Turkish cities host several youth science and educational events in June 2026

    June 2026 sees Düzce’s Science Café on movement, a Kütahya police‑run children breakfast and horse‑riding program, Kartal’s youth tech festival, and Düzce University hosting a Moon Working Group meeting, all in

47. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkish municipalities keep child development centers open through summer

    Turkish municipalities in Kuşadası and Eskişehir are keeping early‑childhood centres open during summer and preparing for the next school year, offering safe, quality education to hundreds of children.

48. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Edirne Science Festival Opens June 6‑7 at Hasan Ali Yücel Children’s Museum

    Edirne’s Science Festival runs 6‑7 June at Hasan Ali Yücel Children’s Museum, featuring student projects and free workshops on topics from chess to planetary shows, with mayor Filiz Gencan urging community‑wide

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