Project Playground

A school year with Skärholmen Tillsammans💚

This school year, Project Playground Sweden has coordinated Skärholmen Tillsammans, a joint initiative led by us, with support from Gålöstiftelsen, in close collaboration with Skärholmens stadsdelsförvaltning and a strong and amazing network of local associations.

Together, we have created opportunities for children and young people across Skärholmen through after-school activities at every municipal primary school in the district, as well as Winter Camp, Spring Camp and a range of other activities. The demand has remained strong throughout the year, highlighting the need for accessible and structured free-time opportunities for children and young people in the area.

The past year has brought a wide range of activities, new experiences and new connections. Children and young people have had the chance to try different sports and activities, meet local organisations and spend time in safe and welcoming environments close to home.

The last few weeks have been a good way to round off the school year. We have met with the collaborating organisations to reflect on the year, share insights and start planning for Summer Camp in July and the upcoming autumn term.

At its core, Skärholmen Tillsammans is about working together to make it easier for children and young people to take part in meaningful activities and become part of community life.

As the school year comes to an end, we want to thank Skärholmens stadsdelsförvaltning, Gålöstiftelsen and all the associations and partners who have contributed throughout the year.

We look forward to continuing the work together🧩

A few weeks ago, we continued our STEAM initiative together with our engaged partner SEB, who hosted two inspiring workshops for students from Vittra Brotorp. The sessions took place in SEB’s Solna office and were designed to connect learning, creativity, and real-world societal challenges through hands-on experiences.

Across both workshops, students were invited into different perspectives on innovation, economy, and society. One group worked in teams to develop their own “future companies”, tackling real societal challenges through ideas that combined creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Another group explored themes such as value, ownership, and saving through interactive exercises that sparked reflection on how everyday decisions connect to long-term opportunities. As part of the experience, the students were also invited on a guided art tour through SEB’s office, exploring how art and culture can inspire creativity and new perspectives.

Our STEAM initiative combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to give young people practical opportunities to explore creativity, collaboration, and future-oriented thinking through real-world challenges and experiences.

As SEB representative Matilda Gullbo shared:

“Initiativ som kombinerar alla delar inom STEAM utvecklar kreativitet, problemlösning och kritiskt tänkande - kompetenser som är avgörande i ett snabbt föränderligt samhälle. Genom att kombinera teknik, konst och samhällsperspektiv får unga en bredare förståelse för hur de kan bidra till både sin egen framtid och till en mer hållbar utveckling.”

Collaborations like this create valuable opportunities for students to engage with new ideas, perspectives, and environments beyond the classroom. By bringing together schools, partners, and professionals from different fields, the initiative helps make learning more tangible and gives students insight into how creativity, innovation, and critical thinking can be applied in real-world contexts.

A warm thank you to SEB for hosting valuable workshops and for generously sharing your time, knowledge, and space with the students as part of our STEAM initiative🧩💚

A few weeks ago, we continued our STEAM initiative together with one of our main partners, Saab, through a hands-on workshop with year 9 students from Vittra Brotorp, one of our partner schools in Hallonbergen.

The day started with an inspiring session by astronaut Christer Fuglesang, who shared his experiences from space and what it takes to work in extreme environments. Saab’s team also gave the students insight into their work within innovation and development, connecting it to real-world engineering and future possibilities.

The students then took on the challenge “Chasing Air” - working in teams to design and build glider aircrafts using limited materials. Throughout the session, they tested and refined their designs, learning how creativity, problem-solving and collaboration drive innovation.

The workshop ended with a final flight challenge and a joint reflection on material choices, sustainability, teamwork and how this way of working can be applied in both school and future careers.

As Saab’s Head of Group Communication & Sustainability, Viktor Wallström, reflected on the importance of initiatives like this:

“I en värld av vikande intresse för STEAM-ämnena ser vi, bland annat i egenskap av Sveriges största arbetsgivare för ingenjörer, vikten av att fortsätta bygga det intresset och kunskapen på alla plan i samhället. Det har varit en framgångsfaktor för Sverige som nation och är anledningen till att vi har så många innovativa företag samt goda förutsättningar för en hållbar utveckling framåt.”

A big thank you to Saab for being a committed main partner to Project Playground, for actively taking part in our STEAM initiative, and for helping us create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that connect education with the real world.