In English

Welcome to the webpage of Guiding and Scouting troop Skinnarilan Lutuset!

Lutuset was founded in 2018 by scouts from LUT university. We organize events in Lappeenranta for all students who are interested in scouting and love to be in nature. At the moment different kinds of trips in nature and monthly bonfire coffees form the base for our activities.

 

Become a member

Whether you are an experienced Scout or a student who is just becoming interested in Scouting and Lutuset, you are warmly welcome to join us!

Who can become a member?

Anyone can join Lutuset regardless of previous Scouting experience. Many of our members are lifelong Scouts, whereas others joined the Scouts first time during their studies. Lutuset is primarily targeted for university students, but membership is also open to those without current student status. (Only our student members have voting rights at the meetings of the association, but otherwise a member’s student status does not matter.)

Why become a member?

Lutuset is a cozy community where you can:

  • Relax in nature on both short day trips and longer hikes
  • Maintain, learn, and, if you wish, also teach Scouting skills — whether it’s hiking, cooking by a campfire, handicrafts, or orienteering
  • Meet like-minded people
  • Participate also in events organized by the Guides and Scouts of Finland and regional Scout districts

Joining Lutuset is worthwhile because most of our events are free for members, and we also enable lower fees for our members in events with a participation fee. Another excellent benefit is that members can borrow our outdoor equipment free of charge! After joining, you will gain access to Lutuset’s Telegram group, where most communications for members take place and where you can discuss all kinds of Scouting-related topics.

We also strongly recommend that new Scouts join the The Guides and Scouts of Finland. As a Scouts member, you can participate in Scout events organized by other groups as well (such as Scout skill competitions). You are also entitled to Scouts membership benefits, including accident insurance during Scout activities and discounts at outdoor equipment stores. If you are not yet quite familiar with Scouting, you can learn more on the Scouts’ website.

What does the membership cost?

The membership fee consists of:

  • Lutuset’s joining fee: 20€ (charged once; includes the cost of Lutuset’s own scout scarf)
  • Annual membership fee: 10€ (charged once per calendar year)

In addition, members who belong to the Guides and Scouts of Finland pay annually:

  • Finnish Scouts membership fee: 37.50€ (2026 price)
  • South Karelia Scouts district membership fee: 27€ (2026 price)

If the Finnish Scouts and district membership fees feel too expensive, it is possible to apply for a membership fee exemption from the Guides and Scouts of Finland. They may grant exemptions for financial reasons, for example to students. You can read more about the invoicing and exemptions here.

If you join the Scouts in autumn, the Finnish Scouts will invoice the membership fee for the following calendar year shortly after you join; for the current year, you only need to pay Lutuset’s own membership fee.

Okay, I want to join Lutuset! What should I do?

  1. If you are not yet a Scout: first complete the registration form (you can change the language of the site from the top right corner). After submitting it, the page should automatically redirect you to the membership application form (to change the language, click ”Valitse kieli” on the top right corner).

    If you are already a Scout: submit a membership application directly through the Scouts membership service (see point 2 below).

  2. In the ”Additional Information” section of the membership application, please include:

    a. Whether you wish to join both the Finnish Scouts and Skinnarilan Lutuset, or only Skinnarilan Lutuset.

    b. Whether you study at LUT University (are you member of LTKY), LAB University of Applied Sciences, or some other university, AND your estimated graduation date. If you are not a student, please mention that.

    (This information is needed because: i) we are a member association of student union LTKY, and ii) only student members of Lutuset have voting rights at association meetings.)

  3. Remember to click the ”Submit” button on the membership application!

We will contact you by email as soon as possible. The welcome message will include, among other things, an invitation link to the Lutuset Telegram group.

If you do not receive an email from us within about a week of submitting your application, it has probably been lost along the way — the Scout registry system Kuksa unfortunately does this quite often. In that case, please try submitting the application again and also send a message to the board at hallitus@lutuset.fi.

Once your membership has also been officially approved at a board meeting, you will receive a joining and membership invoice by email. Please remember to pay the invoices on time!

I might be interested to join, but…

If you are not yet sure whether you want to become a member, you are warmly welcome to get acquainted with our activities by attending our events. A great opportunity is our monthly bonfire coffee gatherings. These gatherings are held, except during the summer break, primarily on the first Monday of each month from 6 PM to 8 PM in Skinnarila, at the campfire sites located between the main entrance of LUT University and the boat harbour.

If you have any questions or would like to hear more about our activities, feel free to contact us at any time by email: