On this page you will find answers to frequently asked questions. If you cannot find information which you were seeking here or on “For International Guests” or “Satahanka Registration Instructions and Term” pages, please contact international.satahanka@scout.fi
Satahanka merchandise
You can order Satahanka camp merchandise from the Satahanka on-line shop. The shop operates mostly in Finnish, but some parts are in English. Shop is open until 30.4.2025.
To make sure you get your camp merch, please order in advance. There will be a very limited number of products for sale at the camp.
The camp store sells hoodies, t-shirts, caps, hats, water bottles, thermos flasks and socks. More products will be released later, including playing cards and a Satahanka mug.
Please always choose the delivery option “at the camp” and your products will be delivered to you to the camp without any delivery fee. If you choose the postage option, please be prepared to pay the postage costs which may be significant and therefore this possibility cannot be recommended.
Do I need a tick vaccination?
Tick vaccination is a good precaution. The camp is in an area where there may be a lot of ticks. The TBE vaccine provides protection against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE).
The TBE vaccine does not prevent ticks from infecting the skin. It does therefore not protect against ticks as such. The most common tick-borne disease is Lyme disease. There is no vaccine against it. Even if you have been vaccinated, you need to protect yourself from tick bites because of the risk of Lyme disease.
The basic vaccination series includes three vaccinations. The second dose is given 1-3 months after the first. The third dose is given 9-12 months after the second dose. If protection is needed earlier, an accelerated schedule may be used.
Please contact your own healthcare service provider to get more information on the vaccination, the cost of it and the availability of it in your own country.
How is the food at Satahanka?
Satahanka has one kitchen which serves all campers. There is also a special dietary kitchen in the same place, serving those with allergies or special diets. So, there is something for everyone to eat during the camp. In addition, some meals are eaten on hikes and sailing trips.
There will be enough food to go around, and the nutrition planning will be carefully done for the camp conditions. All food at the event is lactose-free vegetarian. The Guides and Scouts of Finland is committed as an organisation to strive for carbon neutrality by 2030. Food is a major source of emissions at events, so as a concrete measure we are committed to providing vegetarian food.
Where to sleep at Satahanka?
At Satahanka you stay overnight in tents with your own group. Your own group forms a Satahanka camp troop with Finnish scouts and guides. It is not possible to sleep in a hammock.
Paying at Satahanka?
There will be a kiosk and cafeterias at the camp. You can only use cards as payment method. Cash money is not accepted.
Party and quiet time at Satahanka?
There will be various organised evening programmes for different age groups. However, there will be silence in the camp area to make sure a good night’s sleep and rest for everybody.