Þorpið leisure center

The activities of Þorpið are directed towards leisure time and risk prevention, with a particular emphasis on activities for children and adolescents. Þorpið offers diverse and interesting leisure activities where the importance of risk prevention is stressed. It does its utmost to provide professional and extensive services and works in close co-operation with children and young people, parents and non-governmental organisations.

Þorpið includes Arnardalur, a community centre for adolescents aged 13 - 16 years, Hvíta húsið, a house for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 years, Gaman saman, daytime activities for children aged 10-12 years and the leisure centre Krakkasel, which provides after-school activities for grades 3 and 4.

Fjölsport is a diverse and fun sports course for all children in grades 5 – 7. Fjölsport is a collaborative project between Þorpið and ÍA. Children are given an opportunity to become familiar with the many sports that are available in Akranes. Practise time at Fjölsport is on Tuesdays between the hours of 14:55 and 15.55 in the sports building at Jaðarsbakkar.