Young people in Finland are taking part in fewer traditional coming-of-age camps, according to Yle. Confirmation classes remain by far the most common option, with about 50,000 participants a year, while only around 1,000 young people attend Prometheus camps.

The gap between the two is wide, but both are affected by the same trend: fewer young people are choosing these experiences than before. That matters because these camps have long been a visible part of Finnish youth culture and summer routines.

The decline is also significant for organisers, who rely on steady participation. It suggests that the role of shared camp experiences in Finnish adolescence may be changing, even if they still remain important for many families and young people.