Hogalids Hedgehogs

Who

Who we are. Hogalids Hedgehogs is an English Playgroup in Stockholm, open to children from families with a native English speaking parent. The playgroup is organised by parents on a volunteer basis.
The group includes parents from all around the world, including USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia & New Zealand, and of course Swedish partners in these families. Some of the groups members are permanently settled in Sweden, and some are just visiting Sweden for a few months or years.

Where

The playgroup is held within the children's centre (Barnlokal) at Högalid Church on Södermalm. This is well served by Hornstall T-barn, or the blue number 4 bus route. Check our Push-chair friendly map if you're not sure where it is. You may drop-in at any time whilst the playgroup is open and stay for whatever time suits you and your child. The playgroup is very informal, and your child can play with the toys and other children, and you can meet other English speaking parents and chat over a coffee and a biscuit. Members are encouraged to bring cakes and biscuits (for everyone to eat), as well as any tea and coffee - the refreshments are all based on voluntary donations.
The only "structured" part of the playgroup is the children's sing-song.

When

The playgroup is open from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Friday afternoons.
Sing-along is at 3:30pm. There will be an additional sign-along at 4:45pm.

Costs

Attendance at the playgroup costs 30 kronor per week, but the first week's attendance is free, so you are very welcome to come along and try out the playgroup. The attendance money goes towards the maintenance of the church's buildings and children's centre.

Other Activities

Several times during the year we organise special parties for the playgroup's children and parents (Halloween, Christmas, Summer etc.), and even group excursions during the summer.