Among its many attractions, Edinburgh boasts a wonderful variety of clubs, classes and other activities to keep the kids entertained during their holidays.
If you’re looking to keep them occupied and engaged during the breaks, here are a few suggestions for holiday activities for kids in Edinburgh…
The Drama Studio
Location & Dates: Wardie Church Hall, Primrose Bank Road Edinburgh from 16-20 July.
Fairmilehead from 23-27 July and from 30 July-3 Aug
Cost: 10% discounted Early Bird fee rates (before June 1st ) are:
Weekly Fee Rate – £115 Full days, £65 Mornings, £50 Afternoons, Over Tens Afternoon Programme Only £62.50
Contact: 0131 453 3284
Website: www.thedramastudio.com HOLIDAY CLUB section
The Drama Studio are running their very popular Summer Holiday Club throughout July & early August. These are real fun weeks meeting new friends, doing all kinds of Arts activities like Drama, Art and Craft, puppets, filming, song and dance, Tai Ch’i, dressing up, soft ball, parachute games and performing if you attend in the morning. They also have access to gardens for outdoor activities.
A different activity takes place each afternoon for younger children and the over 10′s have their own Afternoon Programme and show.
Love Drama
Location: Across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife
E-mail: Kirsten McCrossan kirsten@lovedrama.co.uk
Tel: 07763 630967
After-school drama classes during term time and drama and theatre groups during the February, Easter, summer and October holidays. For 4 – 16 year olds.
Kiss The Fish
Location: 9 Dean Park St, Stockbridge
Tel: 0131 332 8912
Website: www.kissthefishstudios.com
Arts and craft studio Kiss The Fish will be holding handicraft workshops throughout Easter for children of all ages. For those keen to connect with their creative side, classes in mosaics, pottery and felt-making are available, with paints and tools provided. A fun and different activity for your children, Kiss The Fish will help with the making of masterpieces and give guidance when needed.
An enjoyable experience for kids and parents, the workshop is a stimulating way for children to spend the Easter holidays. Beautiful gifts can also be bought in the shop.
Edinburgh Leisure – Activator Camps
Location: Kirkliston, Craiglockhart, Gracemount and Drumbrae Leisure centres
Tel: 0131 458 2100
Exciting activities for 5-14 year olds, and New Camp Activ5 for under 5s. Edinburgh Leisure’s Activator Camps will keep your kids busy all day, every day. From swimming, badminton and gymnastics, to arts and crafts classes, bouncy castles, quizzes and talent shows, Activator Camps cater for everyone.
A drop-off early and pick-up late scheme (between 8am and 6pm) means that stress for working parents is eased. Spaces for children who have additional support needs are also available.
Edinburgh Leisure – Sports Camps
Tel: 0131 458 2100
With so many sports camps available, parents may find that by the end of the summer they have the new David Beckham or Andy Murray on their hands. Offering tennis, climbing, football and athletics camps Monday to Thursday, Edinburgh Leisure provides fully qualified instructors and promises kids a fantastic time. With clubs for all levels and ages, kids are welcome to spend each week practising a different sport.
EAC Edinburgh
Location: 45 Frederick Street (Head Office), Royal High School (Camp Location)
Tel: 0131 477 7570
EAC camps are available for 5-15 year-olds.
Incorporating elements of play, creativity and sport into each day’s activities, the camp aims to give the right mix of active and passive pursuits to kids. Everyone is encouraged to take part and making new friends is top priority. Problem solving and leadership challenges are on offer to the older 12-15 age group while younger kids can have a go at ‘EAC’s Got Talent’.
King’s Camp
Location: James Gillespie’s High School
Tel: 0845 643 5272
Offering over 30 clubs and activities in areas such as cricket, football and swimming, King’s Clubs allow kids to kick back, relax and learn at the same time.
The Russian Ballet Society
Location: Loretto School, Musselburgh
Tel: 0131 334 2031
Working towards an end-of-camp performance, boys and girls will be schooled in five ballet classes per day. With the option of staying in residence for the duration of the course, you can choose between one or two full weeks tutoring. Recommended for youngsters wishing to have a career in dance, The Russian Ballet Society will be equally enjoyable to other dancers seeking simply to improve their talents. The final show will be held in Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
