School Supplies

The ISS Kiosk is an excellent place for basic school supplies, see the New Families Welcome for more information. Supply Bags can be ordered in advance so that your child/ren can collect them upon arrival at the school.  Additional items are available from some of the supermarkets, Clas Ohlson or from Staples in Forus. 

For school combination locks, try Clas Ohlson in the Kvadrat, AMFI Madla and Kilden shopping centres and Coop Bygg in Mariero and Madla, next to ISS.

Rain Gear and Outdoor Apparel

Here is some information about where to find some of those essential items that will keep your children both warm and dry in an area where you can experience all four seasons in a day. Norwegians say there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing! 

You can buy rain gear and outdoor apparel at: Coop Obs! (Mariero), Europris (opposite ISS and in Hundvåg), Spar Kjøp (Hillevåg), XXL (Forus), Intersport (downtown and in AMFI Madla and Kilden centres), Barnas Hus (Forus), TINY (in AMFI Madla) and Stormberg (also in AMFI Madla).

In Norway children wear wool and fleece layers beneath the rain coats/trousers/suits. These are called "stilongs" and can also be found at the previously-listed stores and specialty wool shops like Nøstebarn.

You can also check Finn.no (search the “Torget” section) or join Facebook groups where parents sell used gear (e.g., “Kids Stuff for Sale in Stavanger”).

Tip: Buy good gear. Staying dry while outside will make your time in Norway more enjoyable!

Music Supplies

Most items can be purchased in the Kiosk. 4Sound in Kvadrat is a nearby music supply store.

Food/Grocery Shopping

With the exception of some large supermarkets, most stores are modest in size but still stock a nice range of items. They are well-distributed throughout neighbourhoods. Most shops are closed on Sunday and often close early several days before traditional holidays.

Standard Grocery Stores and Supermarkets

Coop Obs! in Mariero and Kvadrat centre are large stores selling food, clothing, toys and household goods and tends to be less expensive.

Coop Mega in AMFI Madla is a large cooperative grocery store. A member- ship card gives you a 4-5% cash refund on purchases at the end of the year.

Gabbas butcher in Tasta has a fine meat selection.

Helgø Meny has various locations and offers a wide variety of international products, including North African and Asian spices and condiments and is known for its meats and bread.

ICA often stocks American and British products. There are two stores one in Kilden and one in Tasta.  They stock a variety of produce.

Idsøe’s butcher near the ferry terminal downtown is well-known for its specialty sausages and meats.

Rema 1000 has a basic range  of food and fresh produce at reasonable prices.

Organic Food 

Håpet Økologiske supplies organic vegetable boxes. 51 82 82 51.

Jakobs Bakeri in Storhaug has lovely organic breads and pastries.

Life stores stock specialty health foods and supplements. 

Økologiske Dagligvarer at Ullandhaugveien (near the Iron Age Farm) and in Stavanger centre offers organic as well as gluten- and lactose-free products.

International Food 

Near the red church in Stavanger centre (near Pedersgata/Bergelandsgate) are family-run international grocery stores catering to many cuisines. Visit all corners of the world as you find extensive collections of dried and fresh spices at the Asian grocer, filo pastry and teabags at the Turkish grocer and dried forest mushrooms at the Polish store.

Also nearby in Storhaug is the IMS Internasjonal Matsenter (Støperigata 16B)

IMS near Kindle (Gardnerveien 25 ) and IMS Sandnes.

For Chinese, you can find a wide range of sauces, noodles, spices at the grocer in Kvadrat centre (basement). Asian foods are also available at Greenpeas.

For halal food, try Al-Fares Kjøtt Mohammed Fares Halal (Smedgate 9, 4013) and Al-Iman (Kongensgaten 42, 4005).

Mathallen in Storhaug is a nice food market in Stavanger. Longer Hours

Brustadbua at the junction of Ullandhaugveien and Henrik Ibsensgate is open on Sundays, and often on holidays.  It is a bakery and sandwich bar attached to a Joker store.  Gluten free foods are also available.

The Coop Express at AMFI Madla, Helgø Meny in Stokka, Brunnpris and a couple of other stores are open on Sundays, but with a more limited selection.

Kiwi supermarkets tend to be open around 07:00 until 23:00 on weekdays.

General Shopping

Shopping Centres/Malls

Some of the centres are hard to spot - they are usually located in buildings that look like office buildings. Many of them have supermarkets included, which offer free parking for a few hours if you grab a “free ticket.”

AMFI Madla is very good with a large grocery store (Coop), coffee shops and English-speaking pharmacists in the Apotek. Hours are Monday-Friday 10:00-20:00 and Saturday 10:00-18:00.

AMFI Vågen (Sandnes) is Monday-Friday 10:00-20:00 and Saturday 10:00-18:00.

Kilden in Hillevåg is Monday-Friday 10:00-20:00 and Saturday 10:00-18:00.

Kvadrat is one of the largest shopping centres in Norway, located in Sandnes and open Monday-Friday 10:00-20:00 and Saturday 10:00-18:00.

Magasin Blå downtown, close to the ferry terminal, is open Monday-Friday 10:00-20:00 and Saturday 10:00-18:00. There is a large kitchen and house- holds store.

Stadionparken is off the RV44 near Viking Stadium in Hinna and offers free parking for a limited time.

Arkaden Torgterrassen. Opening hours are Monday-Friday 010:00-20:00 and Saturday 10:00-18:00.

Herbarium downtown is open Monday-Friday 10:00-20:00 and Saturday 10:00-18:00.

Home and Garden Shopping

Monter and Coop Bygg (Randaberg, Madla, Sola, Sandnes and Bryne) and Biltema stock Do-It- Yourself, house, garden and leisure items. 

Håland Hagesenter is a garden centre in the Stokka/Eiganes area. They carry a varied selection of Christmas trees come December. Hove Plantesalg is in the Sandnes area. Plantasjen is also a large chain that sells garden items. 

Clas Ohlson and Europris are stores carrying cleaning supplies, craft items, tools, clothing, toys, seasonal items, etc.

IKEA in Sandnes is open Monday-Friday 10:00-21:00 and Saturday 10:00-20:00. There is a child-minding area for potty-trained children for one hour at a time - this is only for the store. You collect your items from the warehouse. Enquire with staff about delivery or renting vans/trailers.

Power and Elkjøp sell electronics, appliances and more.

Art & Craft Supplies

Stores like Søstrene Grene have paper, fabrics and scrapbooking, art and craft supplies. 

Gaute Rostrup in Sandnes has high quality art materials. 

Stoff og Stil has fabrics supplies. 

Panduro is a craft brand sold online and at some bookstores.  

Kreaktiv at  Kvadrat has craft items. 

Ullform near town and Husfliden downtown have felting supplies and raw wool.

Toy Stores & Baby Products

There are toy stores in many shopping centres. Here is a short list of a few stores:

Extra Leker is in Forus.

Barnas Hus Kilden

Babyshop Stavanger

Sprell Stavanger

Små Spor Stavanger

Finn.no is a great online option for used items.

Books

Ark Berge, Norli, Notabene and Fretex all have some English books and also sell office supplies and stationary. 

Ark Berge (in Stavanger centre and Kvadrat) has a larger English selection as well as some French and German books.

French books and DVDs can be found at the French Institute.

Shopping Second-Hand & Donation

A popular way to donate items is through Fretex (charitable organisation owned by the Norwegian Salvation Army). There are red containers around Stavanger (typically near recycling bins) to drop off your donations of toys, clothing, dining wares, etc.

Fretex SandnesFretex is a second hand charity shop that offers a wide variety for sale.  There is a large children’s section which includes cold weather gear and wool sweaters.  Adult clothing, household items, toys English books, and furniture are also readily available. Fretex Sandnes is located at Gjesdalbakken 3, 4306 Sandnes. Store hours are Tuesday - Friday 11:00-17:00 and Saturday 11:00-16:00.

Byttebua is a recycling/donation centre in Forus.

NMS Gjenbruk (Norwegian Mission Society) is a chain of second-hand shops around Stavanger that accept donation

Finn.no is a great spot for finding gently-used items - from children’s outdoor gear to furniture to apartments and sailboats.

Stavanger Kids’ Sale is a biannual event held at Madla Bydelhus (village hall). Used items are sold by owner. There is also a corresponding Kids Stuff for Sale in Stavanger Facebook group.

Stavanger Classifieds - Buy Sell Trade is a useful Facebook group.

• • It is possible to donate to ISS' service groups in Primary, Middle and High School that carry out a variety of services, both locally and overseas, including collecting food and needed goods, holding sponsored events and raising money for critical needs.

There are a range of courses and support available both for the children at the school, and for you if you would like to learn Norwegian, or if English is not your first language, or equally if you would like your children to receive support for another spoken language.

Speech and Language Courses

First Language Extra-Curricular Courses

Veronica Cosgriff 

Email:  vcosgriff@isstavanger.no

First language (mother-tongue) tuition at ISS is available for students Kindergarten - Grade 12.  Classes typically meet for either 60 or 90 minutes during the school week.  At the commencement of the school year a response survey will be sent to all members of the ISS community, via the portal on the school website, to determine the level of interest shown, and which languages are most desired. Italian, German and Dutch are established courses, and French and Spanish classes have been offered previously. Contact Veronica to learn more details about the tuition days and the languages being offered this school year. 

Stavanger Speech Therapy

Hilary Stautzenberger

Phone: 415 05 496

Email: stavangerspeech@gmail.com

Website: stavangerspeechtherapy.com

Stavanger Speech Therapy is a private practice dedicated to the English speaking international population in the Stavanger region.  My caseload consists of pre-school and school-aged children who speak English or are multilingual with English as a primary language.  Sessions are held in my office in Forus.  I also travel to the client’s school or home if I have time and availability. 

English tutoring

Wendy Pagler

Phone:  92 62 79 10

Email: wpagler@gmail.com

Facebook: English in Stavanger

www. Englishinstavanger.com

Learn Norwegian Stavanger (LNS)

Siv Havik

Phone:  91 56 31 75

Email: post@learnnorwegianstavanger.no

Website: www.learnnorwegianstavanger.no 

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/norskkurs

Learn Norwegian Stavanger offers Norwegian courses to expats in the region.  They offer courses from beginner level (A1) to intermediate level (B2).  All the courses are classroom based, and they highly emphasise interaction and using the language in communicative ways to get maximum benefit of the learning experience. 

Aftenskolen

Evening language classes in Stavanger in Norwegian, Arabic, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, German. 

Folkeuniversitetet 

Norwegian classes and test centres for Bergenstesten, IELTS, Cambridge English Qualifications. 

Lingu Norwegian

Lingu is an accredited language school in Norway offering language courses in Norwegian and English, and several other languages. You can study online, or at one of our language centres in Oslo, Bergen or Stavanger.

University of Stavanger

Norwegian Language and Culture Programme: An intensive 1-year course in Norwegian Language and Culture aims to give students the Norwegian language proficiency required to enter Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes taught in Norwegian at the University of Stavanger.

Berlitz

This is a short video that shows more about how Berlitz Live (former BVC) works.

People Who Connect (PWC) Stavanger

Visit www.pwc-stavanger.no for more information and details on how to join.

People Who Connect (PWC) - Stavanger is an English-speaking group, based in Stavanger.  We provide opportunities for newcomers and permanent residents to socialise share and participate in activities and events.  Many of our events and activities are free or subsidised for members of the club.  Membership is just NOK 500 per year. (From Sept to June)

Activities are mostly run during the day and include:

- regular groups (such as hiking, running, book club, Norwegian language)

- classes (such as cooking, silver jewellery, yoga, photography)

- one-off trips to local places of interest (historic houses, art tours, landmarks)

- monthly VIP cinema trips and weekend family movies - all shown in English.

Stavanger Accueil

Stavanger Accueil is dedicated to all French speakers or francophiles in Stavanger. 

Stavanger Accueil s’adresse à toutes les personnes francophones ou francophiles à Stavanger.

Email:  stavangeraccueil@gmail.com

Website:  www.stavangeraccueil.com

Facebook:  Stavanger Accueil

Toujours avec un objectif de convivialité, nous organisons tout au long de l’année des événements variés. Pour les plus grands, des sorties bowling, karting, dégustation de vin, visites d’expos, sorties en bateau, concours de cuisine… Pour les enfants, l’atelier bricolage de Noël, la fête de Noël, la chasse aux œufs de Pâques…  Nos divers Clubs proposent aussi des activités régulières : pâtisserie, marche, belote, lecture pour adulte, lecture pour enfants, théâtre, baby group... Always aiming at conviviality, we organise different types of events throughout the year. For grownups: bowling, karting, wine tasting, exhibitions, boat trips, cooking competitions... For children: Christmas workshop, Christmas party, and Easter egg hunt... Our clubs also propose regular activities like: pastry classes, hiking, "belote" (card game), reading for adults, reading for children, drama, baby group...

Stavanger Chamber International

Phone:  51 51 08 80 Website:  www.stavangerchamber.com

Inger Tone Ødegård    Email: odegard@naeringsforeningen.no

Facebook: Stavanger Chamber International

Stavanger Chamber International is a support programme run by the Stavanger Chamber of Commerce. Our goal is to assist new assignees and their families adapt to Norwegian life in the best possible way. By providing the right support in the early stages of relocating, both assignee and company will benefit greatly. The Stavanger Chamber of Commerce offers a membership in SCI for all its Chamber members.

Teddy in Stavanger

Website:  www.teddylanguage.no

Email: post@teddylanguague.no

Explore Stavanger with Teddy – The Interactive I-Book.

“Teddy’s Tour of Stavanger” (for i-pad download) will guide you through the city with an offline map, fun games, and information about the destination.  This eBook, written in English is part of the learning programme “Learning English with Teddy”.  The author, Julie Monsen, is English, a teacher and a Special Needs teacher who has lived and worked in Stavanger for the past 31 years.  Her love of the city and her background as a teacher has led her to develop this simple interactive guidebook to make it possible for all children to have fun discovering the centre of Stavanger together with Teddy.  Simply search “Julie Monsen” or “Teddy's Tour of Stavanger” in the iBook store.

There are also networking groups listed on:

https://relocation.no/expat-communities/local-information/stavanger/networking-and-social-groups/

This is a list of some religious communities in the area. The information is not comprehensive. 

Sikh s & Punjabis of Rogaland (SPOR) 

Email: sportstavanger@gmail.com

Facebook page: Sikhs & Punjabis of Rogaland

Whatsapp Group:  can contact 96692631 to be added

We organise prayer recitals for adults and Punjabi classes and spiritual music classes for kids. (There is no gurudwara (place of worship) in Stavanger. There is one in Bergen and two in the Oslo area.)

Den Norske Kirke

The Norwegian Lutheran Church

St. Elisabeth’s chapel

Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Parish 

IMI Kirken

IMI Church is a Norwegian church, independent within the Norwegian State Church (Den norske kirke). We invite you to join our church located in Stavanger, neighboring the towering 21 floor Scandic Forum Hotel at Tjensvoll. We have two services every Sunday at 11 am and 6 pm and we offer English translation at every service. You are also welcome to your our English speaking house churches (smaller communities) located throughout the region that meet on weekdays. We invite you to join our extensive ministry for the needy in our region as well as overseas.

Bethel Stavanger Congregation

Anglican Chaplaincy of Norway

Contact:  Denise Johnson Phone: 95282388

Email: denisejohnson369@gmail.com

Worship Services: Sunday Mornings 10:30.  All services are held at Det Norske Misjonsselskap (NMS), Misjonsmarka 1, 4024 Stavanger, unless otherwise stated.

We represent the Anglican Church in Stavanger part of a worldwide community of Christians. We are an international congregation with people from many different Christian traditions and denominations. We seek to be a caring community that offers spiritual and practical support as well as opportunities for personal growth. We also have regular youth and children events and activities. You are warmly welcome to any of our services and events. 

St. Svithun’s Catholic Church

Oliver Barreto

St Svithunsgate 8, 4005 Stavanger

Email:  Stavanger@katolsk.no

Phone: 51 51 70 20

St. Svithun’s is a dynamic Catholic Church with priests offering Mass in several languages (i.e., Norwegian, English, Polish, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, Filipino, Croatian, Ge'ez, Tamil and Lithuanian). The Mass in English is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30am and 5:30pm. The Mass is followed by a social gathering where coffee and treats are shared. Additionally, Religious Education classes for children are offered. The church also offers a variety of classes/courses to further enrich your spiritual life. Come and Join us to worship the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist; the source and summit of our Christian life. Everyone is Welcome!!!

Stavanger International Church (SIC)

Pastor Joeli Baleiwai

Phone: 411 72 956

Address: Misjonsmarka 12, 4024 Stavanger (behind Kampen Church – across Misjonmarka 10)

Email:  office@sic.no

Website: www.sic.no

Our worship services are held every Sunday at 11:00 am in the Aula (VID Specialized University). The worship services and Sunday school are held in English. SIC is a multi-cultural Christian community who care for and serve the international and local population of the greater Stavanger area. We are also a growth-based church. Groups of different shapes and sizes meet regularly for Bible study, fellowship, and outreach.  As partners in God’s mission, SIC supports both local and international missions in being the Christ’s hands and feet to spread His mission of hope.

SIC Programs:

• Men’s Saturday Breakfast group: monthly

• Women’s group: bimonthly Bible Study

• Sunday School and Toddler group: every Sunday from ages 0 to 14 (ertenstein@gmail.com)

• Growth groups in Sandnes, Sola, and Stavanger

• Youth group: monthly

• Worship Team: Weekly band practices (Charles.ohene.nti@gmail.com)

• Fellowship: Time to get to know friends over coffee and food

Please feel free to contact us with your questions and thoughts.  We hope to see you and join us in God’s work.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Tonåsveien 2, Stavanger

Website:  www.mormon.org

Congregation Leadership: Bishop Hal Mead

Missionary Contact: 404 28 270

Church Services (Sacrament) 11am.

We love visitors and hope you'll join us.  Other Meetings on Sundays:

• Sunday school classes (called Primary) for children ages 3 through 11.

• A nursery is available for children ages 18 months to 3 years.

• Sunday school classes for teens and adults.

• Young Women meetings for those 12 through 17 years of age.

• Relief Society for women ages 18 and older.

• Priesthood meetings for males 12 years and older.

Faith Baptist Church of Stavanger

Address: Ullandhaugveien 133, 4021 Stavanger

Contact: Pastor Seth Turpin

Phone: 47 39 27 36

Email: pastor.seth@fbcstavanger.com

Website: www.fbcstavanger.com  

Faith Baptist Church of Stavanger is a friendly, family oriented, international congregation with a desire to help others on their spiritual journey.  Understanding the Bible both historically and on a daily practical level is our love and desire.  Personal or group discipleship classes are offered and also how to share one's faith with others.  Although we are Baptist, one does not need to be a Baptist in order to attend and participate. 

Pastor Seth was born and raised in Norway and has a heart for the people in Norway.  Together with his wife Naomi from Quebec Canada, they gladly offer their services through prayer, comfort and spiritual guidance.

Faith Baptist Church of Stavanger warmly welcomes you to any of our services on Sundays at 10:30 and Thursdays at 19:00.  We are located very close to the University across from the high TV tower. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.  

Friendship Bible coffee

Sharon Gramstad

Email:  slsg@online.no

Phone:  92 45 56 89

Friday mornings 10-12:15 in the living room at the Madla bydelshus. Our Friday meetings offer coffee, friendship and Bible study with a group of women who are caring and supportive.  You are welcome whether you are an established resident or a newcomer.  Share stories, laughter, tears, and God’s word in a safe place to be yourself.

North Sea Baptist Church

Pastoral Staff: David French, Senior Pastor

Phone: 928 26 383

Email: david@nsbc.no

Rebecca van der Brink, Pastor of Ministries

Phone: 907 25 004

Email: rebecca@nsbc.no

www.nsbc.no • www.facebook.com/northseabaptist

North Sea is an exciting church where you will find people from over 25 different nationalities and a host of denominational backgrounds such as Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Pentecostals, Lutherans, Catholics and others. So no matter what your background, you are welcome here.

Our primary purpose is to provide a spiritual home for the many internationals living in the Stavanger area. We strive to equip our people of all ages to make an impact in their community, and around the world through Bible Studies, preaching, mission trips, special events, personal discipleship, and more.

Here are some of the programs we offer:

• Sunday School: Sunday mornings during the service for children in K- 5th grade and childcare for younger children and toddlers. office@nsbc.no

• Youth Group: Sunday morning Bible Studies, monthly fun activities, and retreats mariagilje@gmail.com

• Women’s Ministry: Weekly Bible Studies, bi-monthly fellowship events, and a yearly weekend Retreat. women@nsbc.no

• Men’s Ministry: Weekly Bible Study, and a yearly weekend Retreat. men@nsbc.no

• Workplace Discipleship Initiative: Training and support for living your faith out in the workplace. rebecca@nsbc.no

• Awana: A fun Bible program for K – 6th grade held on Wednesday evenings. Kids memorise scripture, play active games, have snacks, do activities, and learn applicable Bible principles through interactive lessons. office@nsbc.no

• Community:  Get-togethers and events including an annual Thanksgiving dinner in November and a May 17 BBQ.  office@nsbc.no

Our church has a global vision, so in addition to our work in Stavanger, we are engaged in everything from orphan care to training indigenous church leaders to village sustainability projects to international church planting to refugee outreach. 

We hope you will visit us soon and find out for yourself why so many have made North Sea their home church over the years!

ISS has counsellors that work with students of all ages. There are also other local resources. 

The Healthcare Station: Helsestasjonen
Helsestasjonen for youth is for those between 16 and 19 years old. Here youth can speak with health professionals about small or big things that are important to them including stress, sleep issues, loneliness, drugs, conflicts, depression.
Tel. 90 09 35 44

The Family Centre: Helsestasjonens Familiesenter
The family centre provides counselling for parents who need guidance in raising their children. The centre also has counselling conversations with parents and children together and separately to discuss difficulties a family is facing.
Tel. 51 50 80 98

Pårørendesenteret
Anyone who is affected by a relative’s illness or substance abuse problems can receive information, support, guidance and courses from Pårørendesentere . There are individual consultations and group consults - for children and adults. Open every weekday 09:00–15:00 and several other days until 19:00
Professor Olav Hanssens vei 7
Tel. 90 90 48 48

The Conflict Advice Service: Konfliktrådet
This is a government service that offers mediation as a method of dealing with conflicts.
Tel. 22 77 72 70

The Alarm Telephone
Children and young people who experience domestic violence, are exposed to abuse or are experiencing other difficulties can always call the alarm telephone.
Tel. 116 111

TIPS (Early Detection & Treatment of Psychosis)
Tidlig Oppdagelse og Behandling av Psykoser is a service that works to detect and treat serious mental disorders as early as possible.
Tel. 51 51 59 59

Emergency Child Welfare Service (Barnevernvakta)
When the child welfare service is closed, call the emergency service which is part of the police station in Stavanger. Barnevakta’s main task is to help children and families in crisis who need immediate help.
Tel. 51 89 91 67 or 51 89 90 00

Child Welfare Service (Barnevernstjenesten)
Anyone can report concerns regarding child welfare to Barnevernet. Parents can also contact Barnevernet if they need guidance in difficult parenting situations. Cases can be discussed anonymously.
Tel. 90 17 25 34 between 08:00 – 15:00
Tel. 51 91 26 00

The Anti-Bullying Agency in Stavanger (Mobbeombudet i Stavanger)
Mobbeombudet is a low-threshold offer for students and parents in Stavanger Schools. Youth who feel like they are being bullied and do not feel safe at school can contact Mobbeombudet to talk with someone who will listen, give advice and participate in meetings with the school.
mobbeombud@stavanger.kommune.no
Tel. 51 91 27 62

PPT (Pedagogical Psychological Service)  
Students in grades 10-12  at ISS can access services from Rogaland Fylkeskommune PPT. PPT administers exams to identify the need for learning support. PPT also has a team that works with children who refuse to attend school.
Tel. 51 50 74 01

BUPA (Child & Youth Mental Health Services)
BUPA offers assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and difficulties in children and adolescents. Referral via GP or psychologist.
Tel. 51 51 55 10 or 51 51 80 00

Uteseksjonen
A service for youth 12 to 25 years old to speak with social workers about mental health, school, bullying, alcohol & drugs, home situation, relational conflicts and being a teen.
Livi Frøiland, Tel. 90 63 41 16 
Maricken Foss Iversen,  Tel. 90 02 35 06 

Ung.no
Ung.no is the Norwegian public information website for young people that provides information about young peoples’ rights, opportunities and obligations. One can submit questions to or chat with, for example, health professionals, psychologists and others on Ung.no. The website is run by the Directorate for Children, Youth and Families (Bufdir).

FRI Rogaland (Association for Gender & Sexuality Diversity)
FRI can be contacted with questions about gender and orientation. Fri also has its own youth café. www.foreningenfri.no/fri-rogaland 

Minority counsellors (IMDi Minoritetsrådgiverne)
IMDi has counsellors at schools around Norway to assist public services and parents with a minority background. These counsellors provide advice and guidance in matters concerning minority youth and challenges related to growing up with a multicultural background. The counsellors are available during the school hours.
Edward Jada, Tel. 93 08 42 40
Zorica Vojinovic, Tel. 41 34 79 67

Counselling services

Provided by:

Dr. Nicola McCaffrey

Email:  therapy@nicolamccaffrey.com

Phone: 94 26 16 05

Website: www.nicolamccaffrey.com

Nicola@stavangerpsykologus.no

It can be difficult to find the right help when you are thinking about tackling distressing issues. I am a Clinical Psychologist who is dedicated to improving mental health and emotional well-being. I offer psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties. I specialise in the treatment of problems across the lifespan, including issues with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, anger, challenging behaviour, parenting struggles and relationship challenges.

I also have extensive experience working with children and young people and the different challenges faced at the different stages of development. I tailor my approach to suit your needs and deliver a professional service that you can rely on.  All of my therapies are delivered in English. I work from a clinic in Stavanger Sentrum but also work in schools and other locations where required. I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The University of Glasgow. I am authorised to practice as a psychologist in Norway with Statens Autorisasjons Konto (SAK) and I am a member of the Norsk Psykolog Foreningen. 

Stavanger Birth and Baby

Wendy Pagler 92 62 79 10

Email: wpagler@gmail.com

Facebook: Stavanger Birth and Baby

Website: www.stavangerbirthandbaby.com

First Aid Courses

• Qualified teacher able to provide First Aid Courses for either adults or children.

• Special Mini First Aid Course focusing on the first year of life.

Antenatal Classes

Birth and Baby Weekend Workshops for expectant parents.

Private Birth Courses and Second Baby birth consultations.

Baby Massage Classes - For babies from birth to about 8 months

Baby Singing Sessions - Simple singing and socialising for mums/dads and babies from birth to about 18 months.

Breastfeeding Support

Stavanger Barn – Childcare & Cleaning Services

Alla Muminova

Email: post@stavangerbarn.com

Phone:  96804141 

Website: www.stavangerbarn.com

Facebook: Stavanger Birth and Baby

Stavanger Barn delivers family related services comprising professional childcare and housekeeping. We offer simple and effective access to affordable yet qualified child services, ranging from babysitting to private lessons for pupils, as well as everyday housekeeping as a complementary service. Our personnel are qualified yet affordable, and always available – also on short notice. Whenever possible, we ensure that children always receive the same babysitter, which leads to satisfied and loyal customers. We complement our service by housekeeping, which enables our customers to spend quality time with their kids instead of washing the dishes.

Stavanger Petsitter

Pablo Bustamante & Svenja Schlöpke

Email:  petsitterstavanger@gmail.com

Website:  www.stavangerpetsitter.webs.com

Phone: 90 85 79 80 (Svenja)

Stavanger Petsitter is a service to help expats and locals taking care of their pets. For many animals the vacation time is stressful, as they suffer when their owners go away. Our goal is to make this time as easy and comfortable for the pets as possible by visiting them in their homes, taking care of their needs and giving them the love they miss. Apart, we work as daily dog walkers, to take the dogs out for fun and exercise while their owners are at work.

For more info about pet care, see: https://relocation.no/expat-communities/local-information/stavanger/pet-care/.

Daycare/Norwegian Kindergarten (Barnehage)

ISS accepts new children throughout the school year, once they are three years old. Younger children not at ISS can be registered for day care/kindergarten (barnehage) with the municipality (kommune) as soon as possible. There is usually a waiting list. For registration details and a list of barnehager, visit the kommune’s webpage on children and education.

Open Kindergartens

Norway has a wonderful ‘open kindergarten’ (åpen barnehage) concept where parents of babies and toddlers can pay a small fee to meet up with other parents and children during the week for activities and conversation. While they are located in many neighbourhoods, three popular ones with the expat community are:

• Åpen Barnehage in Storhaug

• IMI Kirken Åpen Barnehage in Ullandhaug 

• Dansehage in Hillevåg

A list of open kindergartens can be found on: https://relocation.no/expat-communities/local-information/stavanger/playgroups-and-playgrounds/ 

Play Groups and Baby Music

• Hundvåg/Hundvaag International

• Tippy Toes (a PWC group that meets in Sandnes)

• Little Stars (also meets in Sandnes)

• Baby & Toddler (held at BISS)

• Baby singing (babysang) (the “Stavanger for Mothers” book sold at the ISS Kiosk has a list of groups in the region)

Babysitting and Childminding

Check the bulletin boards near the ISS Cafeteria foyer for High School students interested in babysitting.

Stavanger Barn – Childcare & Cleaning Services

Alla Muminova

Email: post@stavangerbarn.com

Phone:  96804141 

Website: www.stavangerbarn.com

Facebook: Stavanger Birth and Baby

Stavanger Barn delivers family related services comprising professional childcare and housekeeping. We offer simple and effective access to affordable yet qualified child services, ranging from babysitting to private lessons for pupils, as well as everyday housekeeping as a complementary service. Our personnel are qualified yet affordable, and always available – also on short notice. Whenever possible, we ensure that children always receive the same babysitter, which leads to satisfied and loyal customers. We complement our service by housekeeping, which enables our customers to spend quality time with their kids instead of washing the dishes.

Playgrounds/Parks

• Geoparken (adjacent to the oil museum, quayside) in Stavanger city center

• Ajaxparken (with the tall giraffe) behind Idsøe in Stavanger city center

• Haga skole playground (Tananger)

• Vannkanten playground(Storhaug)

• Tou Park playground (perched above parking lot near Tou Scene, Storhaug)

• Rosenli playground(Storhaug),

• ISS playground

• Ytraberget / Ormen Lange playground (Sola/Røyneberg)

• Sola Ungdomsskole parkour course

• Varatun Bike Park in Sandnes

Co-Curricular Activities at ISS

ISS offers a wide range of activities for students. The list of activities can be found on this page and is updated twice a year.

1st Stavanger Scout Group

1st Stavanger Scout Group is an English-language Scout group which has a growing number of ISS students and parents as Scouts, Cubs, Beavers andl leaders. We use BISS Gausel's facilities as a base for our scouting activities, as well as the Godeset Speiderbase and varying locations in the greater Stavanger area for outdoor meetups. 1st Stavanger is part of British Scouting Overseas, and the wider, half-a-million strong, British Scouts movement. We currently run four sections: Beavers, for six to eight year olds, Cubs (eight to ten-and-a-half), Scouts (ten-and-a-half to fourteen) and Explorers (fourteen to eighteen). We accept girls and boys into our programme, and lean heavily on parents to help run our sessions. We meet on Thursday evenings, around 1700-1830, depending on the location. We also run camping events at weekends, with, of course, a close eye on the weather forecast. 

Our programme is geared towards developing new life-skills (including parents!); weather permitting, our programme is predominantly outdoors. Activities include navigation and orienteering, kayaking, camping and shelter-building, pioneering, fishing, camp-fire building, marshmallow toasting, pop-corn making, cross-country skiing, avalanche training, outdoor cooking, bird-box building, star-gazing, nature-watching, and of course working towards the many badges and awards offered by the programme. Our activities make the most of the Norwegian outdoors, and complement the UK's Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. 

More details about Scouts can be found at www.scouts.org.uk . If you are interested in your child joining, or  joining as an adult volunteer, please reach out to the following e-mail addresses; Beavers: thomson.stephaniej@gmail.com; Cubs: eric.halstrom@me.com; Scouts: tim.monk68@gmail.com; and Explorers: onepip@hotmail.com. 

Stavanger Kultureskole 

Stavanger Culture School offers extracurricular courses in music, theatre, dance,  and visual arts for children of all ages. Each municipality has their own culture school. 

Municipal After-School Activities
Stavanger offers a wide range of cultural, after-school and holiday activities for children and young people at low or no cost so that everyone can participate. Feel free to contact Youth and Leisure (tel. 51 91 38 00) for more information programs offered by both the municipality and the voluntary sector. Some of these programs include:

Juniorklubbene i Stavanger
Juniorklubbene are youth centres for children between 10 and 13 years of age where they can engage in low-key social activities such as playing board games. 

Fritidsklubbene i Stavanger
There are 12 youth centres in the Stavanger area where teens can engage in low-key social activities like playing PlayStation, watching movies, playing table tennis, making food, playing in a band and the like. 

Metropolis
Is a culture centre for youth that provides young people the opportunity to do creative projects  with music, film, art, dance, etc. 

Bakgården UNG
This free activity centre in Stavanger Kommune is for young people aged 13-16 who may find socialising difficult. This program takes place Fridays 18:00-21:00 at Kyviksmarka youth centre. Dinner is served and many fun activities are carried out to help create well-being, unity and confidence.

Leader Anette Christensen

Tel. 47 40 94 17

Bakgården Aktivitetssenter
Bakgården is for teens and young people between 16-25 years old. It is a social group for those who want to expand their social network and get together to talk, eat food, go to the movies, and take trips.

Brack Gaming
Brack Gaming is an e-sports club for youth who are a part of Bekkefaret bydelshus. 

ISS Sports

Ric Floyd:  ad@isstavanger.no

The International School of Stavanger has many opportunities for co-curricular sports. You can learn more about our athletic programmes on our community portal. Our athletic director is also happy to answer any questions you have about the athletic department, its philosophy and how sports at ISS contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of each student-athlete. Sports offered at ISS include volleyball, soccer/football, cross-country, swimming, basketball, rugby, and track and field.

Information will be sent out via the School Athletic Director and through the ISS Community Portal.

IBA Basketball

Email:  iba.basketball.stavanger@gmail.com

Facebook: IBABasketballStavanger

Contact : Joe Garcia

A coed basketball league for children in grades K-5. All skill levels are welcome. The season will start in late November and run through mid-February. Practices are held in the ISS gym on Friday nights and games are played on Saturday mornings. Registration will begin in October. Volunteers are always needed to Coach, Asst. Coach, Referee and to keep time. Please email iba.basketball.stavanger@gmail.com with any questions. We are looking forward to a great season.

Stavanger Youth Baseball League (SYBL)

Little League Baseball

Contact: Bruce Nester

Email: Bnester@slb.com

Phone: 474 68 220

Baseball is offered for ALL youth ages 5-18 (under 5 will be considered for T-ball). No experience or knowledge of baseball is required! The league is designed to teach the fundamentals to all youth regardless of skill level. Practices start late March/early April (weather permitting!) and are held one day a week for all levels. Games begin in late March/early April and are played Saturday mornings at our brand-new field in Sola until the end of the school year.

Stavanger Lacrosse Team

Bob Scheider

Phone:  +49-151-21331095

Email: bob_scheider@yahoo.com

Facebook:  Stavanger Storm Lacrosseklubb.  

The Stavanger Storm Lacrosse Team welcomes players of all ages. The team plays club and university teams from Oslo, Kristiansand, Bergen, and Trondheim and plays indoor and outdoor tournaments throughout the year. Lacrosse has been referred to as the "fastest game on two feet" and is an ancient native-American game that resembles hockey played outdoors and with the ball in the air.  It is a full-contact sport and has ten players to a side in the outdoor version (six players in indoor lacrosse). Practice 1X a week at Revheim School near ISS and (optionally) with the UiS Hawks Lacrosse Team at the University 2X a week.

Stavanger Berserker Rugby Club

Contact: Alice Little

Email:  svg.rugby.berserker@gmail.com

Facebook: Stavanger Berserker Rugby Club (closed group)

Phone: 455 04 833

Learn to play rugby or develop your skills if you already play.

Mini‐rugby for all boys and girls aged 5 to 12 years

Junior rugby for all boys and girls aged 13 to 18 years

When: Every Saturday morning during school term, 09:30 to 11:00

Where: Lassa rugby pitch - next to the car park on Lassakroken (500m North of Scandic Forum Hotel – the tall one!)

Our focus is on having fun through rugby. Rugby is an inclusive sport suitable for a wide range of shapes, sizes and abilities, from new beginners to experienced players. For training and games, we divide into 3 groups based on age/size/ability and the player’s own wishes. The youngest groups play tag rugby – a non‐contact form of the sport. Contact skills are gradually introduced with an emphasis on player safety and confidence building. All sessions are designed to be age appropriate and in line with rugby’s core values of: Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship. We are also always on the look‐out for adults who would like to get involved with coaching or administration.  Please email for more information or just come along to a training session.

Lura Bulls American Football Club

Contact: Cato Wailin

Email: Post@lurabulls.com

Phone: 934 82 437

Website: www.lurabulls.com

Facebook: lura bulls

"Did you know that American football was first played in Norway in 1945? Did you know there are currently around 1300-1500 active players in 30+ clubs all around the country? American football is a fast-growing sport, increasing by a rate of 100-200 players per year in the last few years.

All practices are open to try the sport as well as to see what football is all about. After you try it, you might just want to be a Bull! No experience necessary.  We practice Tuesdays from 17:00 to 18:30 and Thursdays 18:30 to 20:00. Ages 10-18. It is tackle football for everybody with the proper gear. We practice all year, but there are several seasons in which games are played based on age groups: U15 for 13+, U17 for 15+, U19 for 16+.  We'll see you at Lura!"

Stavanger Land Hockey

Co-coordinator: New name to follow

Email:  stavangerlandhockey@gmail.com

Facebook: Stavanger Land Hockey

On Sundays during school term time we run land hockey training for school children.  We meet on the artificial grass pitch next to the playground at ISS (International School of Stavanger), Treskeveien 3, Hafrsfjord.

The training runs from 10:00 to 11:00am.  From 11:00 to 11:30am we usually play a match in which anyone who is interested, including adults, is welcome to participate.  We provide hockey sticks. We ask you/your child to wear mouth and shin guards, and an appropriate sports outfit and shoes during the training.

You can find more information in our Facebook group “Stavanger Land Hockey” (This page is for members only. Please request membership and answer the questions).  We hope to see many of you on Sunday morning! If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask.  

Capoeira – Brasilian Martial Art

Anne Elisabeth Carlsen

Address: Roklubben Terje Viken and Storhaug Skole, Storhaug Area near Stavanger Centrum

Email address: cccb.stavanger@gmail.com

Facebook:  CCCB – Stavanger Capoeira Klubb

Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art, which has elements of acrobatics, dance and music. Children’s classes from 5 years, Thursdays at Storhaug Skole from 17:00-18:00. In addition, there is training together with the adults on Fridays from 17:00 in Roklubben Terje Viken.

Klatrefabrikken (Rock Climbing)

Knut Lidsheim

Phone:  90 64 23 63

Email: knut@klatrefabrikken.no

Website: Klatrefabrikken.no

Address: Breiflåtveien 15 (Mariero), 4017 Stavanger

We are a climbing centre in Mariero in Stavanger with possibilities for bouldering, climbing and parkour. We have the largest bouldering area in Stavanger. We do also have Auto Belays for belaying, so everyone in the family can climb at the same time.

Sola Brettseiler Forening (Windsurfing)

Jørgen Michaelsen, training and courses

Email:  sola.brettseilerforening@gmail.com

Website:  www.sbf.no

Who: All boys and girls (and their parents if they want to join too)

When: We have ongoing courses every week for totally new beginners. Otherwise we have Monday training/get togethers.  See our website www.sbf.no for more information.

Our focus is to get more people interested and active in windsurfing. We have a fantastic resource area here on the west coast beaches and Hafrsfjord. We are Norway's largest and most active windsurfing club. For members, we have beginner and intermediate boards and sails that can be borrowed from our boathouse on Liapynten. We also have a limited selection of wetsuit equipment that can be borrowed. We have regular training sessions and we focus on improving. We offer financial support for our members who want to compete locally, nationally and internationally. We also hold national regattas in Formula Windsurfing, RS-X (Olympic class), Bic 293, Kona and slalom classes.

Stavanger Tennis School

Contact: Henning Froystein

Email: henning@stavangertk.no

Mastra Hestesportsklubb (Horseback Riding)

Contact: Tiril Byberg

+47 411 455 85 

Email: tiril.byberg@gmail.com

Website:  www.mastra-hsk.no

Want to try horseback riding?

• Mastra Horseback Riding Club offers riding lessons for beginners to more experienced riders

• Welcome to beautiful surroundings at Mosterøy, just 20 min north of Stavanger

• New riding hall and stables

Rogaland Rideklubb (Horseback Riding)

Ingrid Knutsen, ghjensen@online.no

Phone:  51 58 30 68   or   45 04 74 00

Address: Madlaveien 504, 4020 Stavanger (The red barn close to E-39)

Website:  www.rogaland-rideklubb.no

Facebook: Rogaland Rideklubb

We arrange riding courses for all levels from beginners to jumping. From age 6 – 100! We also rent out stables and do training for horse owners.

Sola Golfklubb

Åsenvegen, 4055 Sola

Website:  solagk.no 

Phone:  40 76 72 00

Email: post@solagk.no

Bærheim Golfpark

Email:  post@golfmanagement.no

Ådne Stensland (Managing Director)

Phone: 90 89 25 37

Information for beginners: At Bærheim Golfpark we offer free golf course. The course contains: 8 hours golf instruction, 2 hours theory course and 2 hours playing at the golf course game. We have courses every week April-November. To join a course or for more information contact Monica at post@golfmanagement.no.

Prices at Bærheim Golf park for golfers.

Greenfee (one round of golf) at Bærheim Golfpark cost NOK 495.

To play unlimited and become a member we have a great offer: One year playing fee. Unlimited playing main course.

Range balls. Unlimited free range balls

Group training with instructor. Up to 30 hours of free group training every week. No need to sign up in advance. Every Friday we send out next weeks training

Ådnes Golf Academi: Golf school focusing each time on different parts of the game, different techniques, different exercises to cure different problems. Individual instruction after the group session.

Playing at the course with a tutor. Get help from a tutor to play 9 holes. Only for beginners. To join send e‐mail to Monica post@golfmanagement.no. She organises groups of 3 students and a tutor.

Monday game for beginners. Every Monday night 1900‐2100 hole one is reserved to start beginners, and there will be minimum 2 instructors helping at the course. Great way to start playing at the course. We use the beginner teeboxes. To enter send an email to post@golfmanagement.no before Mondays noon. Starting list will be sent before 1500.

Private lessons. Included 10 lessons of 30 minutes choose instructor. All private lessons have to be booked through Monica post@golfmanagement.no.

Children. Children under 18 can join for free first year.

If you have any questions about Bærheim Golfpark and Sandnes Golf Club please contact Ådne Stensland (Managing Director) adnes@golfmanagement.no or call 90892537. We are happy to meet you at Bærheim for a presentation of the facilities and tell you about all the great things we have to offer.

Stavanger Turnforening (Gymnastics Club)

Phone:  51 53 29 60

Email: post@stavanger-turnforening.no

Website: www.turnforening.no

Gymnastics classes for children starting at age 1 year.

Sola Turn  (Gymnastics Club)

Website: www.Solaturn.no

Email: dagligleder@solaturn.no

A gymnastics club located in Sola.

Sandnes Turn (Gymnastics Club)

Website: https://sandnesturnforening.blogspot.com/

A gymnastics club located in Sandnes.

Mailing address: PO Box 241, 4306 Sandnes

Visiting address: Holbergs gate 23

Membership fee for 2020 is NOK 300. Training fee will vary depending on which party it applies to.

Stavanger Kunstløpklubb (SKK)

Siri Hagen (Head of School)

Phone: 913 53 007

Email: leder@stavangerkunstlopklubb.no 

Website: https://stavangerkunstlopklubb.no/

Figure skating school, young and adult skating group, synchronised skating, competitive group training.

Ishallen (Ice Skating)

Stiftelsen Stavanger Ishall, Ishockeyveien 7, 4021 Stavanger

Phone:  51 53 74 50

Email: resepsjon@stavanger-ishall.no

Website  www.stavanger-ishall.no

Offers ice skating, curling and ice hockey. 

Sørmarka Arena (Ice Skating)

Sørmarkveien 20, 4021 Stavanger

Phone: 90 25 73 00

Website:  www.sørmarka-arena.com

Ice Arena offering ice skating, curling and wall climbing.

Champions Hockey League

Website:  www.oilers.no

Madla Swimming Club

Website: www.madlasvommeklubb.no

FRISINN Svømmegruppe/ Free Spirit Swimming Club

Website: www.frisinn.no

Email: oppmann@frisinn.no

Delfinen - Swimming

Email: ingjerd@delfinen.no

Website: www.delfinen.no

Our goal is to teach important swimming techniques while maintaining a focus on the benefits of being in the water. We want our students to have a joyful, positive experience. We hope that they will learn to appreciate the environmental importance of our oceans and learn to enjoy the water as they master important swimming skills.  We have courses for all age groups and also offer outdoor courses including surf camp and ocean ecology.

Idrettsrådet
The Sports Council of Stavanger compiles a list of sports clubs in the Stavanger area. 

International Music School Of Stavanger

Iana Ghilea

Email:  stavanger@music-school.no

Phone:  46 36 62 32

Website:  www.music-school.no

Facebook: @international.music.school.of.stavanger

International Music School of Stavanger is a first international music school in Norway. Our private music school offers music education for kids and adults of all levels. We are the only music school in Stavanger that offers assistance in ABRSM exam and in Trinity exam.

Our methods include not only work on the main repertoire, but also scales, technical exercises, musical theory and etc. All our students are encouraged to participate in concerts, competitions, exams and master classes, We have skilled and highly experienced instructors with Master's degree who teach piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, flute, vocal, clarinet, Baby Singing groups and many other instruments.

We offer two types of music education:

• Individual lessons (piano, guitar, violin, vocal, flute, ukulele)

• Group education (“Baby Musician” for kids from 2 years old till 6,5 years old)

Start your music education in our school with a free trial lesson today!

Stavanger Sangtimer

Contact: Chip Jenkins

Email: info@stavangersangtimer.no

Website: stavangersangtimer.no

I offer private singing lessons in Stavanger. I have been teaching in the UK since 1999, at the Academy of Contemporary Music in the UK (One of Europe's leading Contemporary Specialist Music Schools). In the UK, I was teaching at Degree level, and Higher Diploma (age 16 +). I am happy to take on younger students.  I have been in Stavanger since 2017, previously at the London Branch of the British Institute of Modern Music and the University of Chichester. 

There is also a new music school opening in a great location in Stavanger - to find out more, visit https://www.facebook.com/munostavanger

The manager of the school is from England, so please do ask questions!  We have music lessons in Piano, Singing, Drums, Ukulele, Violin and many other exciting things besides! 

Guitar Lessons

Sean Theiss Musikkskole

Phone: 95 28 44 62

Email:  seantheiss@gmail.com

Sean Theiss Musikkskole is a private guitar school in Stavanger East where I teach at any level from beginners to advanced students (notes, music theory, studio recording etc. if desired) for both classical and electric guitar lessons.  Ages from 7 years +. Classes are individual unless the students want to play together (with friends or siblings for example).  The lessons can be held in Norwegian, English, French or German.

Artyz International Musikkskole

Email stroyek@gmail.com

Tel +47 72 38 58

Contact Maciej Stroynowski for further details on various music lesson opportunities

Lin Musikk

Contact: Fernando Cruz

Phone: 46128788

Email: linmusikk@gmail.com

Website: en.linmusikk.no

Piano and violin lessons available. Languages available: English, Spanish and Chinese. Age 7+.

Teachers: faculty at the University of Stavanger and musicians from Stavanger Symphony Orchestra. A final note… Many more music teachers are on a list posted in the Music Room 141, on the bulletin board in the Foyer.

Stavanger Kultureskole 

Stavanger Culture School offers extracurricular courses in music, theatre, dance,  and visual arts for children of all ages. Each municipality has their own culture school. 

Musikktjenesten for Ungdom
The Music Service for Teens offers rehearsal rooms for bands, arranges concerts in the after-school clubs, has music lessons and its own studio for recording and music production.

Nord-Jæren Sportsdanseklubb

Kjetil Eltervaag

Email: post@njs.no 

Website: www.njs.no

Hillevågsveien 70, 4016 Stavanger  

Phone: 90826499

NJS is a member of Vest-Norsk Dansekrets (VNDK), the Norwegian Dance Association (ND) and the Norwegian Sports Association (NIF). NJS-Dancing Club started in 1986.  We offer a dance school with ballroom, freestyle, disco, jazz, urban (Hip-Hop and street dance), salsa, and children’s dance. New schedule on attachment.

Steps Dansestudio

Breidablikkveien 3B, 4017 Stavanger

Phone:  95 40 20 70

Email: post@steps-dansestudio.no

Website: www.steps-dansestudio.no

Steps Dansestudio opened in 2006 and with more than 2000 students, Steps has established itself as one of the largest dance studios in Norway. We offer dance courses from 4 years to adults.  We have a children’s dance class that is taught in English.  The semester starts the 20th of August. We have free tryout classes the first weeks of the semester.  Welcome to a fun and social dance experience at Steps!

Studio Vanessa Movement - Dance Programme at ISS

Vanessa Livingston-Andreassen

Email:  studiovanessanorway@gmail.com

Phone:  47 33 93 76

Website:  www.studiovanessa.no

Facebook:  Studio Vanessa Movement

Instagram: @studiovanessainmotion

Program at ISS every Monday:

•1530-1615: Gym Dance for 3-5 year olds

•1615-1715: Combi Dance for 6-8 year olds.

The fall semester is from September until December. 

Spring semester is from January-May. 

The year-end show is the last weekend of May, if there are enough participants to put on a show. *N.B. a minimum of 10 students to run each class.* Studio Vanessa also offers classes for Team Building, Bachelorettes/Bachelor parties, children’s dance parties which incorporates dance teaching to the group to a popular song of your child’s favourite songs, or any special occasion/event can be booked with Studio Vanessa. 

Prana Pole And Aerial Dance Studio

Contact:  Linn Marie Pickard Deleneuville / Hui Yin Low

Email: pranapole@gmail.com

Website: www.pranapole.no

Facebook and Instagram: Prana Pole

Prana Pole is one of Norway's largest pole studios where you can learn aerial acrobatics including pole dance/sport, aerial hoop/lyra and aerial silks/tissue. We also offer yoga, strength and stretching classes. Our instructors have internationally recognised qualifications and have competed in Pole Sport, Pole Theatre and Artistic Pole on a national and international level, and have also performed at various events in Stavanger in both pole and aerial hoop. Students under the age of 18 need parental approval to join classes.

Stavanger Kultureskole 

Stavanger Culture School offers extracurricular courses in music, theatre, dance,  and visual arts for children of all ages. Each municipality has their own culture school. 

Toppform Treningssenter (Sola And Stavanger)

Address; Marknesringen 71 and Gjerdevegen 84

Email:  heidi@racket.no 

Phone:  51648900

Website:  www.racket.no

We have an all-in-one membership. Included in your membership you will have access to:

• a well-equipped facility with machines and free weights.

• a wide variety of group classes to fit any interest, from Yoga and Pilates to Bodypump and Spinning.

• Eight newly renovated squash courts

• Six tennis courts, with the choice of playing outdoors during the summer months.

• Experienced personal trainers that are motivated to help you reach your goals, through a free introductory personalised training program

• A friendly environment of like-minded individuals

We offer student rates, as well as good deals for families.  In addition, there are opportunities for tennis- and squash-courses for children and adults, as well as personal training, nutrition advice, osteopath and weight loss courses.  The gym is open from 05:00 till 23:00 365 days a year.

SATS Elixia – Fitness Centre

Website:  www.sats.no

The closest Elixia to ISS is in AMFI Madla. We have 55-62 classes each week, which include: Zumba, Yoga, Indoor Running, TRX, Cycling, different strength classes and also different cardio classes.  We have a spa area with 3 different saunas and sunbeds. Childcare 2 times a day on weekdays and Saturday mornings. (suspended due to COVID-19)

Arena Treningssenter – Hinna

Contact: Tone Eide

Email: tone.eide@arena-treningssenter.no

Phone: 518 00 900

Group and individual training classes available. A FREE trial week is available to ALL ISS parents.

OXYGYM

Ashlid Ueland Maynard & Felipe Mota

Email: post@oxygym.no

Website:  www.oxygym.no

Phone:  46 83 70 62   Facebook: Oxygym

Address:  Porsmyrveien 3, 4314 Sandnes

Crossfit, Olympic weightlifting, Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu jitsu, boxing, krav maga, kickboxing and kali sikaran. Martial arts and gym made especially for families. We have classes for kids, teens and adults. We have beginner classes and advanced.  Located between Stavanger and Sandnes, free parking and bus just outside. Our goal is to make active families. And make it easy for mum and dad with kids to make time to workout, a place where the family can go together. Open every day from 09:00 – 21:00

PT Service/Personlig Trener Service As

Lagårdsveien 77 4010 Stavanger

Email:  Ruben@ptservice.no

Phone: 48 02 38 41

Website:  www.ptservice.no

Facebook:  personligtrenerservice

Personal Training in Stavanger.

Our aim is to improve lifestyle, health and fitness within our community. We offer individualised Training Programs combined with a holistic approach including Nutrition. We also offer Muscle Therapy and Pregnancy Care. All our services are offered in English and Norwegian and we have free parking. ISS members get 15% off all of our memberships!

Ashtanga Stavanger

Madlastokken 5, 4042 Hafrsfjord

Phone: 95708753

Website: www.ashtangastavanger.no

Contact details :Mette Samuelsen / Henriette Sandvaag

Email: ashtangastavanger@hotmail.com

Ashtanga Stavanger is a brand new, fresh and spacious yoga studio located in Madla, only 2 minutes from ISS. Classes are suitable for all levels and abilities. Taught by fully qualified, experienced professionals. Parking is free and readily available just outside. All equipment is provided at the studio, plus changing facilities, complementary tea/coffee and a relaxation area. Our website can be fully translated to English and all classes are bookable online.  Introductory Offer: Try any of our regular classes for 10 days for only 200 Kroner!  Lastly, we stock a beautiful range of exclusive fitness merchandise.  Come and meet the hardworking, dedicated and friendly team.

House Of Movement (Summer holidays)

Website: www.houseofmovement.no

Email: post@houseofmovement.no

House of Movement is the largest studio for Pilates and yoga in Stavanger.  On offer are introductory Pilates and Yoga courses, drop-in classes, athletic training, dance-inspired Barre, rehabilitation classes, pre- and post-natal exercise groups and of course bespoke personal training.  Training is always in small groups, with first-class instructors.  Our classes are held in English. Pilates Bodywork is found in the beautifully appointed House of Movement in Kannik, near the town centre.  On-street parking is readily available close by.  All equipment is provided free of charge.  

Use promo code 2211 and get your trial-class absolutely free! 

Hatha/Raja Yoga And Pregnancy Yoga

Christel Gibbs

Email: christelgibbs@gmail.com

Phone:  97 01 87 87

Website: www.welbeing.org

Classes are offered at Grannes Grendehus near Madla Thursday 19:00 / 19:30 pm once a week.  Hatha/Raja yoga is a traditional practice in mind, body and feelings using physical bodywork, breathing awareness, concentration and relaxation techniques. 

Jill Stewart Pilates

Jill Stewart

Phone: 46 94 59 55

Email: jillstewartpilates@gmail.com

Website: www.jillstewartpilates.com 

Instagram: @jillstewartpilates 

Facebook: Jill Stewart Pilates

The studio is fully equipped with high quality Peak Pilates equipment, which is in accordance with the original sizes of apparatus that Joseph Pilates created. Here at the studio we have a Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Wunda Chair and Spine Correctors.  At my studio I offer private sessions, where I am able to focus on your individual needs and create a programme that fits just for you!

Stavanger Kultureskole 

Stavanger Culture School offers extracurricular courses in music, theatre, dance,  and visual arts for children of all ages. Each municipality has their own culture school. 

Lineik Photography

website – www.lineikphotography.com

TEL - +47 41 75 27 80

Icelandic based Portrait Photographer Lineik had been blessed to have had the opportunity to capture individual and family moments from all over Europe and meet some inspirational people along her photographic travels. She looks forward to meeting new people and capturing them in her photography.

Mister Vanger

Julia Phelps

Facebook www.facebook.com/mistervanger

Email: mistervanger.crafts@gmail.com

Julia is the creative force behind Mister Vanger. A highly experienced knitter and crocheter, she runs a number of courses and workshops for adults as well as designing and creating her own range of toys and decorative items for sale. All courses are taught in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. Daytime and evening courses are available. I teach in small groups, so you get all the help you need and it’s a great way to make new friends.  Courses and workshops are held between September and May, and include:

• Learn to knit

• Intermediate Knitting

• Learn to Crochet

• Crochet a ‘Norwegian’ bauble

• Knit your own winter accessories set

• Crochet a daisy chain garland

Full details are on my Facebook page, or contact me by email.

Pottemakeriet

Sonya Molohon

Phone: 99266286

Hilde Mjølsnes

Phone: 45405967

Breigata 14 Stavanger

Email: post@pottemakeriet.no

Website: www.pottemakeriet.no

We are 2 potters at Pottemakeriet and you can see our work on Instagram @sonyamolohon and @hildemjolsnes.  We both speak fluent English. Pottemakeriet is at Breigata 14 in the middle of Stavanger. We have a live ceramics workshop and shop, so customers can see us in action while we are making our art / products! We also offer a range of ceramics classes. You can find classes, dates and prices on our webpage. We offer courses in both English and Norwegian. We also offer team-building events, bachelorette parties and other arrangements at request. Check out our Facebook page Pottemakeriet, and also information on Google business.

Rosemaling  - Traditional Norwegian Painting

May Fjetland Field

Email: rosemalingpwc@gmail.com

Phone: 97730202

Facebook: RosemalingByMay

Bring a touch of Norway into your home with this traditional Norwegian art form.  Rosemaling is a Norwegian folk art that started in about 1740. Its name comes from the motifs of swirling flowers and leaves. This art form has since evolved into several different styles, the most popular being from Rogaland, Telemark and Hallingdal.  I have been teaching rosemaling to the 4th graders of ISS for 10 years now, but I also give private lessons and sell an assortment of wooden rosemaling pieces. If you have something specific you would like me to paint, or if you would like to see what I have available, come and chat with me to find out more on my Facebook page (above).

Silk Painting With Simonetta Ivaldi

Simonetta Ivaldi  

Email:  simonetta@lyse.net

Phone:  93 45 32 67

Website:  www.simonettasilkpainting.com 

Facebook: simonettasilkpainting

Silk Painting is about painting on silk using brushes and dyes. It includes many different techniques: gutta, wax, salt, alcohol etc. I offer classes from beginner to more advanced level that you can join at any time during the year in my home in Sandnes. In all classes you have access to designs, books, ideas, free choice of colours and I will guide you in order to realise your "silk dream". It can be a small silk to make greeting cards, a painting to hang, a silk scarf or a length of fabric to make a wearable piece of art. I teach also classes for children in the afternoon after school at ISS. You don't need any artistic experience to join these creative and fun classes, just find a friend and come!

Sliperiet - Jewelry Making

Helge Haugen Email:  helge.haugen@lyse.net

Phone:  90 63 23 22  Website: www.steinbutikken.no

Facebook: steinbutikken

Steinkargaten 22, Stavanger (map on web-site)

Interested in learning to make silver chains based on silver rings – Viking chains – and learn an inspiring hobby? Making valuable things that will last for all years, for presents or for yourself.  Attend a course in Stavanger.  The courses are normally once a week for three to four weeks – most want to have a fourth session.  Classes last for about 2 1/2 hours – starting 09:30/10:00 or 18:00. We start very easy with a rose-chain. Next pattern is the famous king (Byzantine) chain and then the round “brynje”.  No soldering – only “clean” work.  We will start easy – everyone can manage it! The course is free. The silver-rings for bracelet cost NOK 230 to 400 and up. Normally the participants spend about NOK 1000 for the three basic chains. All you need are two flat-nose pliers (NOK 150 each).  I have those and even all the clasps you need.  I prepare the rings for you.  I will also demonstrate different basic silver-work techniques. The coffee is on! Come and begin an interesting and inspiring hobby.  If you want to see and hear more about the chains and course, drop into Sliperiet on a Thursday or Saturday.  Look on www.vejlgaardsverden.dk to see some examples of chains made by some of my clever students. 

Be a Lady of the Rings!

Smallprint Norway/Rogaland 

Silvia Winkler-Hebnes

Email:  silvia.winkler-hebnes@smallprint.com

Phone:  95 18 38 24

Website:  www.smallprint.com

Facebook:  Smallprint.norway

Capture a precious moment in time with a unique item of jewellery hand-crafted in fine silver. From tiny fingerprints to those first drawings and doodles, we can help you cherish each and every milestone. Treasuring memories of childhood has never been so easy.

THE SPACE

Is a collective of artists, designers and arts educators located in Stavanger. More info can be found on Facebook.

Toko Indonesia, Cooking Classes, Catering And Take Away

Email: info@tokoindonesia.no

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tokoindonesiastavanger 

Website: www.tokoindonesia.no 

My name is Gerda, I am Dutch and running a catering company with Indonesian food here in Stavanger. Most weeks we also have a menu on Facebook where you can order take away. Besides the food I am running cooking classes in Indonesian food, snacks and cakes.  I can teach you how to cook the authentic dishes like these on our menu. I have also lots of experience with vegetarian and vegan cooking or lactose- and gluten-free.  Most classes are in the morning from 9.30 til 12.30, after the cooking we eat the result together. Afternoon classes are also possible. Classes are published on our Facebook page. When the dates don't fit you, organising on demand is easy. Contact me with the date you would like. Classes take place in our kitchen in Tasta. Groups can be maximum 4 people. Hope to see you and your friends, or make new ones, in one of our classes.

Social Cookery Classes

Tamara Kuklina (managing director): tamara@socialcooking.no 

Phone: +47 96828927

Francine Ragoucy (courses responsible): francine@socialcooking.no

Phone: +47 98401522

Facebook@Socialcookery.no

Website: www.socialcooking.no

Social Cooking is a place to learn from hobby and professional chefs to cook authentic international dishes / vegan meals / healthy foods and gourmet dinners. In a relaxed atmosphere we are preparing and sharing the dinner together. Join our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Socialcooking.no/ where we advertise upcoming events from various styles of cooking from different parts of the world.:)

Experiential Learning Museums

Jærmuseet has several museums including:

• Vitengården is a museum and experiential learning farm in Nærbø. 

• Vitenfabrikken is a science museum in Sandnes. 

• Garborgsenteret

• Garborgheimen

• Knudaheio

• Tungenes Fyr

• Flyhistorisk Museum

• Torpedoverkstedet

• Grødaland is one of the best preserved farms in the region

• Vistnestunet

• Limagarden

• Haugabakka

• Varden Sjøredningsmuseum

Museum of Archaeology and the Iron Age Farm near the University of Stavanger

Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger

Botanical Gardens

Stavanger Botanical Garden
Stavanger Botanical Garden is open 24 hours a day, all year round. Visiting the garden is free. 

Art Museums 

Hå Gamle Prestegård is an art gallery and cafe near some of the most famous beaches in the region 

MUST museums include the following. An annual family pass is worth the money. The maritime and children’s museums have good play areas.

• Stavanger Museum

• Norwegian Children's Museum

• The Norwegian Bird and Ringing Centre

• Stavanger Art Museum

• Stavanger Maritime Museum

• Norwegian Canning Museum

• Norwegian Printing Museum

• Breidablikk

• Holmeegenes

• Ledaal

• Stavanger School Museum

• Revtangen 

Contemporary Art Museum Stavanger has a calendar featuring inspirational galleries and exhibits in the region.

Cultural Events

Norway's official tourism site's list of what is happening in the Stavanger area: https://www.visitnorway.no/reisemal/vestlandet/stavangerregionen/hva-skjer/ 

Stavanger's official tourism site's list of festivals and big events: https://www.regionstavanger-ryfylke.com/whats-on/festivals-and-big-events

Rogaland Teater, Stavanger's theatre, puts on 10-14 shows a year for adults and children. Many of the plays are in Norwegian. 

Stavanger Konserthus is the home of Stavanger's symphony orchestra. Konserthuset hosts a variety of concert types throughout the year from jazz to pop to orchestra. 

Tou Scene has a variety of concerts and art events. 

Folken in Stavanger hosts concerts, films, conferences, quiz nights, stand-up comedy and theatre. 

General Hiking Info

Norway has many trails for walking/skiing and a self-service cabin system. See the "Living in Norway" section of the website to read about the Norwegian Mountain Code. 

Ut.no is a map program with trails for walking, skiing and more. 

Friluftsrådet Vest also has outdoor information for the region. 

Hikes in Stavanger kommune can be found on the “Friluftskart.” Stavanger also has a guide to 52 Everyday Walks. 

Lufteturen has information about outdoor experiences in Storhaug and Hillevåg.

For information about recreational fishing, see the municipality websites. 

A few hiking/walking suggestions in the greater region include:

• Brekko

• Dalsnuten

• Lifjell

• Bynuten

• Sollifjellet

• Jonstølen

• Kvitlen

• Sirevåg

• Blåfjellenden

• Månafossen

• Frafjordheiene

• Gården Li

• Kjerag

• Rennesøy, Finnøy, Fogn and other Ryfylke islands (ferry timetables can be found on Kolumbus)

Skiing

• Brekko

• Sirdal area 

  • Tjørhom and Ådneram for downhill/ alpine 

  • Sinnes, Haugen or Ådneram for nordic/cross-country. 

• There are ski boats leaving from the harbour to the Sauda region as well.

Stavanger Turistforening

Email:  tursenter@stf.no

Phone:  51 84 02 00

Olav Vs Gate 18, Stavanger

Website:  www.stf.no

Check out the website for hiking routes.  The shop has supplies for hiking and camping and the staff can offer help and advice. Opening hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 – 19:00

You can stop by Stavanger Turistforening’s office downtown. (While “turistforening” translates to “tourist organisation,” this is not the same as Stavanger’s general tourism office by the main cathedral.) The Stavanger Turistforening has a children’s group, Barnas Turlag, with trips designed for young adventurers. There are also 52 city “green walks.”

Dyrsnes naturlåve 

For nature walks, grilling and kayaking/canoe rental you can visit Dyrsnes which is located on Stokka lake (Stokkavatn) and is part of Stavanger friluftssenter. 

Gauselskogen (Gausel) unique forest/woods

Trollskogen (Hundvåg) unique forest/woods

Sørmarka family hiking and nature walks

Ullandhaug family hiking and nature walks

Lundsvågen Is a nature school in Hundvåg open to the public and has an aquarium, canoeing and mini-golf 

Gausel Fritidsgård has farm animals, grills, playgrounds and nature walks.

Sirdal Husky Farm

Odd Kvinen

Phone:  48 28 60 44

Website:  www.sirdalhuskyfarm.no

Email: hallo@sirdalhuskyfarm.no

We offer family-friendly activities with huskies all year round, canoeing, riding, fishing, etc…  For more information, see our website and Facebook page. 

Adventure Norway

Ewen Martin

Email: ewen@adventurenorway.net

Phone: 48 15 18 54

Website:  www.adventurenorway.net

Offering Adventures in Nature for the Family: Rafting, climbing, paintball, canoe tours and trekking are just some of the activities on offer. The activities are suitable for children from 6 years old. Every season from May until October. 

International Hiking Group Of Stavanger

Email: hiking@PWC-Stavanger.no

Facebook: PWC Hiking Group, Stavanger

If you enjoy hill walking or would like to try it, why not take this opportunity to join our group and experience some of the wonderful scenery and wildlife in the Rogaland area. We meet every Thursday morning during the school term at 9.15 a.m. at the Three Swords monument (Møllebukta) on Hafrsfjord.  From there we drive, with the minimum number of cars, to our walking destination for the day (usually a drive of anything from ten minutes to three-quarters of an hour).  We aim to return to the swords at around 2.00 - 3.00 p.m., in time for school pick-ups. The group leaders, who are familiar with the area, usually decide our destination, once they have seen what the weather is like.  We walk come rain, wind or shine so a stout pair of boots and a set of waterproofs are often a necessity. The group also provides plenty of opportunity to socialise as we do a lot of chatting en route and we always stop for a picnic lunch at around midday.

PLEASE NOTE: you must be a member of the PWC in order to participate in the group.  We also have a private Facebook page, which is open to members.  Just search for PWC Hiking Group, Stavanger from within Facebook and request to join the group.

Sole Mates – Walking/Running Club

Website:  www.pwc-stavanger.no

Email: solemates@pwc-stavanger.no

Facebook:  Sole Mates

Need to get out and get moving?  Want to meet new people and enjoy walking, jogging or running?  Then we hope you will join us on Monday and/or Friday mornings.  ALL abilities welcome! Monday mornings at 8:45 AM. Mosvatnet Circular Trail: Mosvatnet is a beautiful lake close to Stavanger.  The 3 km lighted trail is relatively flat and goes around the edge of the lake, passing Rogaland Art Museum and Mosvangen Campsite.  Stronger runners can run several loops around the lake and those getting started can have the option of a 3 km, and building to a 6 km.  A good place for more experienced runners to work on speed and/or 'fartlek' training; this is a perfect trail for beginners, or those “getting back into shape”.  We will be out on trail for about 45–60 minutes, join for as much or as little as you like!  We meet at the parking lot marked for Mosvangen Campground.  Henrik Ibsens Gate 19, 4021 Stavanger, Norway.  Parking is free! Friday Mornings 8:45 AM.  Stokka vatnet: Stokka Lake is a beautiful lake close to the centre of Stavanger; popular with walkers, runners and cyclists.  There is a very nice, though somewhat hilly 8.5 km (5.3 miles) lighted trail that goes around the edge of the lake.  You can walk, jog or run.  We will be on the trail for roughly 60 minutes; those that finish first can walk/jog back to pick up others.  Out and back is another option as you build up to full distance.  We park and meet across from Madla Amfi off 509 (Madlaveien) by the crazy/colourful painting of a funny looking man.  Parking is free.

Outdoor Swimming

Most of the swim halls/pools are open on Sundays for family swimming. Check the municipality (kommune) websites of Randaberg, Sola, Sandnes and Stavanger for hours. 

The Stavanger Kommune website has information about places to swim outdoors.

Badedammen is a salt-water pond with a sandy area under the bridge in Storhaug. Myklebust in Tananger is a designated swim area on the sea.

For fjord swimming, Vaulen (Vaulen), Godalen (Storhaug), Møllebukta (Hafrsfjord) and Sande (Randaberg) beaches are lovely while also providing grills for picnics.

Hellestø, Vigdel and Ølberg beaches south of Sola beach (Solastrand) are beautiful spots. Ølberg has a little marina and camping.

The official tourism site for Stavanger: https://www.regionstavanger-ryfylke.com/

Norway's official travel guide to the Stavanger area: https://www.visitnorway.no/reisemal/vestlandet/stavangerregionen/ 

Norway's official travel guide's suggestions of places to visit: https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/

Maps of Stavanger http://www.stavanger-guide.no/ 

International School of Stavanger

ISS Parents Association 

Moving to and Living in Stavanger

Stavanger Expats 

Stavanger – Hva skjer for barn/What’s on for kids 

Stavanger International Parents 

Stavanger Moms

Stavanger - What's on  in Stavanger?