Skanderborg Ungdomsskole

What Skanderborg Ungdomsskole does

Skanderborg Ungdomsskole is a municipal youth school operating under the Danish Ungdomsskolelov (Youth School Act) of 1942, owned and funded by Skanderborg Kommune. The institution provides leisure-time education, youth club activities, and special programs for young people aged 13-18 (7th grade through age 18) across Skanderborg Municipality in the Central Denmark Region. Service delivery spans five physical sites: the headquarters at Finlandsvej 5 (Skanderborg), Højvangen 6 (UCS10 10th-grade program), Mølleværket (Ry), Schrøders (Låsby), and Stjær Ungdomsklub. Programming is organized into fritidsundervisning (leisure classes covering movement, motor activities, creative subjects, outdoor pursuits, travel/events, and youth democracy), youth clubs, alternative education pathways (UCS10 10th grade, Skolen på Finlandsvej special education for grades 7-10, A-gruppen for students with autism spectrum disorder or severe ADHD, and integration classes for refugee youth), and open-access workshops.

The organization's technical and programmatic backbone includes a network of FabLab digital fabrication facilities (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, vinyl cutters with shared design software), KreaLab open creative workshops (Skanderborg and Ry), the mobile ByggeLab unit that delivers building programs to schools, the UngeLab youth maker space, and Grejbanken equipment rental (kayaks, canoes, mountain bikes, tents, wetsuits). Specialized programs include Tech Connect (science/technology education funded by Villum Fonden), Mini Skills (vocational trade exploration for 7th graders in partnership with UU Skanderborg and Erhverv Skanderborg), Juniormesterlære (Junior Apprenticeship, 26/27 cycle), and the Repair Café community initiative.

The business model is predominantly publicly funded via Skanderborg Kommune, supplemented by modest participation fees on certain activities (school trips, equipment rentals, mini school camps) and the Villum Fonden grant for Tech Connect. Most club activities and Åben Skole (Open School) day-time programs for municipal schools are free. Governance is via a board (Bestyrelsen) with municipal council representation, staff representation, and an LMU employee-relations committee. Day-to-day leadership rests with Ungdomsskoleleder Knud Stange and Viceungdomsskoleleder Birthe Lykke Laursen, supported by department heads for clubs, the leisure area, and Skolen på Finlandsvej.

Name

Skanderborg Ungdomsskole

Legal name

Skanderborg Ungdomsskole

Website

https://skanderborg-ungdomsskole.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skanderborg Ungdomsskole is a municipal youth school under Skanderborg Kommune providing leisure education, youth clubs, FabLab/maker programs, and alternative education pathways for youth aged 13-18 across five sites in Skanderborg Municipality, Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Leisure Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Special Education (SPED), IEP & Accessibility/Assistive Technology (EDAJAMAH), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• Leisure time activities
• Vocational exploration programs
• Digital fabrication workshops
• Community maker spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Skanderborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skanderborg Ungdomsskole is a municipal youth school delivering out-of-school leisure-time education and activities for young people aged 13-18 across Skanderborg Municipality in Denmark. It operates multi-location programming including digital fabrication labs (FabLab, UngeLab), creative workshops (KreaLab, Repair Café), youth clubs, vocational exploration (Mini Skills, Juniormesterlære), the 10th-grade UCS10 program, alternative special education (Skolen på Finlandsvej, A-gruppen), and an equipment rental service (Grejbanken). Most activities are offered free to participants through municipal funding, with select programs charging participant fees.

Product overview

Skanderborg Ungdomsskole is a municipal youth school offering a diverse portfolio of leisure-time educational programs and services for young people aged 13-18. The organization operates as a multi-facility center with dedicated spaces including FabLab (digital fabrication with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills), KreaLab (creative workshops), and ByggeLab (mobile building unit). Core programs include Tech Connect (technology education), UCS10 (10th grade education), and Mini Skills (vocational exploration). The school also provides open workshops (Repair Café, FabLab, KreaLab), youth clubs in multiple locations, outdoor activities, creative subjects, motor activities, and sports programs. School Packages offer structured visits to schools with outdoor, creative, and FabLab experiences. The organization functions as an integrated educational ecosystem rather than a single product, combining formal and informal learning environments across its various facilities and programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UCS10: 10th grade program for all young people in the municipality, offering a broad spectrum of subject combinations as the first year of youth education
• Skolen på Finlandsvej
• FabLab
• Tech Connect
• ByggeLab
• UngeLab
• KreaLab
• Repair Café
• Grejbanken
• Stjær Ungdomsklub
• Mølleværket
• Schrøders

Products and services

• Tech Connect A science and technology education program for children and families, introducing FabLab technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, and 3D design software. Young facilitators conduct weekly workshops as part of Villum Fonden's 'Science in leisure time' initiative.
• FabLab A digital fabrication workshop part of a global network, equipped with laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, CNC mills, and supported by design software. Open labs available in Skanderborg, Ry, and Låsby for citizens of all ages.
• KreaLab Open creative workshop available in Skanderborg (Tuesdays and Fridays) and Ry (Mondays). Offers 'help-to-self-help' concept where participants can work on creative projects with guidance from responsible staff; no registration required.
• UngeLab A youth lab for digital fabrication technologies where participants work on self-selected projects using 3D printers, vinyl cutters, programming, laser cutters, and more. Operates as a community where young people share knowledge and collaborate.
• ByggeLab A mobile workshop unit equipped with tools, materials, and learning programs that visits schools. Offers building projects like Cornhole games, soapbox cars, flying puck games, and custom projects for grades 5-9.
• Repair Café Skanderborg A community repair project where volunteer fixers attempt to repair items brought by guests, including textiles, electronics, and small furniture. Meets monthly on the first Tuesday at Finlandsvej 5.
• UCS10 (10th Grade Program) 10th grade education program for young people in the municipality, located at Højvangen 6 in Skanderborg, with creative teaching in design, FabLab, music, e-gaming, crossfit, and workshop facilities. Offers a broad spectrum of subject combinations as the first year of youth education.
• Skolepakker (School Packages) School visit packages including outdoor activities (kayak, mountain bike, climbing), FabLab experiences, creative workshops (ceramics, jewelry, linoleum printing), and building projects. Free for schools in Skanderborg Municipality.
• Mini Skills A practical trade education day for 7th graders introducing them to craft trades and vocational education pathways. Includes hands-on experiences with trades like carpentry, masonry, electrical, smith, plumbing, cooking, and more. Co-organized with UU Skanderborg and Erhverv Skanderborg.
• Grejbanken (Equipment Rental) Equipment rental service for outdoor activities including kayaks, canoes, mountain bikes, tents, campfire equipment, snorkeling gear, and more for institutions and associations in Skanderborg Municipality. Per-day pricing from 40 DKK to 3100 DKK.
• Klubber (Youth Clubs) Youth club facilities in Stjær, Låsby (Schrøders), and Ry (Mølleværket) offering evening activities, social gatherings, and creative workshops for students from 7th grade to age 18.
• Juniormesterlære (Junior Apprenticeship) A government initiative for 8th and 9th graders combining school with practical workshop training at the youth school, including woodworking, FabLab digital technologies, welding courses, and vocational education bridging.
• Kreative fag (Creative Subjects) Creative courses including ceramics, jewelry workshops, textile design, authors' workshops, and nail salon offerings for youth.
• Bevægelse (Movement/Fitness) Fitness and sports activities including CrossFit, football training, hip hop, padel, girl fitness, strength training, and youth boxing.
• Motor (Motor Activities) Motor skills activities including go-kart and scooter workshop for youth.
• Skolen på Finlandsvej (Special Education) Special education program targeting students from 7th-10th grade with complex challenges (social, emotional, and/or cognitive) requiring structured and predictable daily routines. Located at Finlandsvej 5, Skanderborg.

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UU Skanderborg (UU Guidance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUU Skanderborg collaborates on Mini Skills - a practical education day for 7th graders providing exposure to trades and vocational education. UU provides pre-day guidance and coordinates with schools for student participation.
• Erhverv Skanderborg (Business Skanderborg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Erhverv Skanderborg on Mini Skills program to connect students with local businesses and trades, providing real-world exposure to vocational pathways.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Produktionsskoleforeningen: The Danish association of production schools, an alternative-education model targeting the same 18-and-under age group with practical workshop and vocational training. Conceptually aligned with Skanderborg Ungdomsskole's Juniormesterlære and Mini Skills programs, but operating as full-year alternative pathways rather than supplementary leisure education.
• DGI: Denmark's largest sports and youth-activity association offering organized leisure programming for children and youth. Comparable to Skanderborg Ungdomsskole's Bevægelse (CrossFit, padel, football, boxing) and sports/club activities, though delivered through member associations rather than municipal staff.
• Folkehøjskolerne: The association of Danish folk high schools providing residential continuing education with strong emphasis on creative, craft, and democratic learning. Comparable in pedagogical philosophy to Skanderborg Ungdomsskole's KreaLab and youth democracy programs, though operating as residential schools for older learners.
• Dansk Ungdoms Fællesråd (DUF): The umbrella council for Danish youth organizations, funding and supporting youth-led democracy and association activities. Comparable to Skanderborg Ungdomsskole's Ungdomsdemokrati (youth democracy) and Demokratidag programs, operating at a national federation level rather than municipal delivery.

Direct peers

• Aarhus Ungdomsskole: Aarhus municipality's youth school, a direct peer operating under the same national legislation and offering comparable fritidsundervisning, maker-space and creative workshop programming for the same age cohort. Comparable in scope to Skanderborg Ungdomsskole's Fritidsundervisning portfolio.
• Københavns Ungdomsskole: Copenhagen's municipal youth school operating under the same Danish Ungdomsskolelov as Skanderborg Ungdomsskole, offering fritidsundervisning, youth clubs, and creative/tech programs for 13-18-year-olds. The most direct structural peer, though serving a much larger urban population.

Emerging players

• FabLab Denmark: The Danish FabLab network of which Skanderborg's FabLab is part, providing shared digital fabrication facilities with 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC equipment. Directly comparable on the technology stack and 'help-to-self-help' community model that KreaLab and UngeLab operate under.

Regional players

• Ungdommens Uddannelsesvejledning (UU): The Danish youth guidance service that partners with Skanderborg Ungdomsskole on Mini Skills and other vocational pathways. Comparable in mission to channel youth toward education and training, but functions as a counseling/advisory service rather than a program delivery provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ucs10
• Instagraminstagram.com/krealab_8660
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skanderborg-ungdomsskole

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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