Holiday Camps

There are so many ways for kids to have fun and get active with Sport Aberdeen!

Swim Skills Intensive

Available for school-age children at all levels at several pools across Aberdeen

An intensive week-long learn to swim course for school-age children with a 45-minute session each day Mon-Fri.

Class levels

Full details of our courses for summer 2024 will be available soon.

Please note: If you have registered for discounted access through our Get active for Less scheme, then please call 01224 507744 to make your holiday camp booking.

Get active for Less is our discounted access scheme and it offers discounts to Aberdeen city residents in receipt of recognised benefits and allowances, as well as discounts to residents at the state pension age of 66 and over. Click here to apply.

Get active multisport camps are loads of fun for children aged 5-12!

During these week-long and single-day camps children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and fun activities. The children are split into age groups and will get a taste of athletics, basketball, netball, football, rugby, dodgeball, tennis, volleyball and much more. We like to end our week with some friendly, spirited competitions on a Friday. During the camp, our trained staff will support your child to engage and learn new skills. Please see our camp FAQs at the bottom of the page for more information.

Details

• Who are the camps for? Any child keen to get active, aged between 5-12 years.
• Times: Our core hours are from 09:00 – 16:00. Extended hour sessions are also available from 08:00 – 17:00.
• Dates: tbc
• Venue: Holiday camps will run at Get active @ Cults.
• Cost: £135 for the full week, or £33.75 for single days. Extended hour sessions are also available for an additional £20 per week or £5 per day.

Please click here for booking terms and conditions.

Tennis & Multisport

Taking full advantage of our park location at Aberdeen Tennis Centre, our popular all-day tennis and multisport camps deliver a mixture of on-court tennis coaching and sports games in the park.

Our team of LTA qualified coaches teach basic fundamental tennis skills through game-based methods, building to a final competition at the end of the week. A typical camp day includes a morning and afternoon tennis session as well as multisport such as athletics, football, cricket, handball, and much more. We have access to both indoor and outdoor facilities as well as the play park during supervised lunchtimes. View our camp FAQs at the bottom of the page for more information.

Details:

• Who are the camps for? Any child keen to get active, aged between 5-12 years. We split the camps into two sub-groups based on age: 5-8 years and 9-12 years.
• Times: Our core hours are from 09:00 – 16:00. Extended hour sessions are also available from 08:00 – 17:00 for an additional £5 per day or £20 per week.
• Dates: You can book into the whole week or just select the days that suit you. Summer holiday camps will run during weeks 3 – 6 of the Summer holidays.
• Cost: £170 for the full week or £42.50 for a single day. Extended hour sessions are also available for an additional £5 per day or £20 per week.

Please click here for booking terms and conditions.

Please note: if you have registered for discounted access through our Get active for Less scheme, then please call 01224 507744 to make your holiday camp booking.

Get active for Less is our discounted access scheme and it offers discounts to Aberdeen city residents in receipt of recognised benefits and allowances, as well as discounts to residents at the state pension age of 66 and over. Click here to apply.

Snowsports & Multi-Activity

Our Easter Camps will be available soon!

Our popular all-day camps are suitable for 6-12-year-olds!

These multi-activity week-long camps run the Aberdeen City school holidays at Adventure Aberdeen Snowsports Centre, Garthdee and are a huge hit with children! Standard sessions will run from 09:00 – 16:00 with extended sessions available from 08:00 – 17:00 for an additional cost.

Our qualified, friendly instructors will treat children to a whole array of exciting activities including skiing, tubing, snowboarding and multi-sports on our football pitch.

Returning after a successful trial in the summer – the climbing tower and a day out with Adventure Aberdeen in the Burn O’Vat for an adventure day!

Following a week of fun on the slopes, on Friday’s the children will head out to Burn O’Vat to build dens in the woods, splash about in a stream while exploring the vat. They will have the opportunity to step through the waterfall into the cave or enjoy the waterfall cascading down over their head. Transport and instruction is provided by Adventure Aberdeen.

Please click here for booking terms and conditions.

Participants are required to wear sensible shoes, full length trousers, long sleeves and gloves. Please also bring the items below along;

• Any required medication
• Waterproofs
• Change of Clothes
• Packed lunch, snacks and non-fizzy drinks

Location

Adventure Aberdeen Snowsports Centre
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7BA

For more information on this camp please call 01224 810215

A typical day will include:

Morning: Two skiing or snowboarding sessions

Afternoon: Multi-sports on the football pitches followed by tubing

Booking

Please note: if you have registered for discounted access through our Get active for Less scheme, then please call 01224 507744 to make your holiday camp booking.

Get active for Less is our discounted access scheme and it offers discounts to Aberdeen city residents in receipt of recognised benefits and allowances, as well as discounts to residents at the state pension age of 66 and over. Click here to apply.

What do I need to pack for my child?

• A packed lunch (plus snacks) – please inform us of any allergies.
• A drinks bottle – no fizzy drinks (water refills are available on-site).
• Gloves
• Children should wear a long sleeve t-shirt and full-length trousers.
• Appropriate footwear for sporting activities (no open-toe shoes)
• It is a good idea to pack spare clothing and footwear if possible.
• Sunscreen (children must apply themselves) for external activities on a sunny day.
• Any medication is required with instructions as to how this is administered.
• We ask the child is NOT given any money to buy items and that valuables are left at home.

Let’s Dance!

Our Let’s Dance Holiday Camps are a great way for children to come along to learn various dance styles, drama and lots of creative fun for children aged 5-12!

During these week-long camps, children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of dance styles and creative drama and art activities. The children are split into age groups and will get a chance to explore hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet and many more styles. We like to end our week with a short, fun show of dance and drama, to give children a chance to perform and show off what they have been learning at Let’s Dance camps!

During the camp our trained staff will support your child to engage and learn new dance skills, improving confidence, creativity, coordination and balance.

Please click here for booking terms and conditions.

Location: Get active @ Cults

Please note: if you have registered for discounted access through our Get active for Less scheme, then please call 01224 507744 to make your holiday camp booking.

Get active for Less is our discounted access scheme and it offers discounts to Aberdeen city residents in receipt of recognised benefits and allowances, as well as discounts to residents at the state pension age of 66 and over. Click here to apply.

Adventure Camps

Looking for ways to keep the 5-13-year-olds in your life happy?

Why not send them on an adventure? From gorge walking to coasteering and rock climbing, we have it all!

Paddle sports (9-13 years)

Spend a day with our Instructors  in a variety of crafts such as stand up paddleboards, kayaks or canoes. These will be decided on the day depending on the weather.

Gorge walking (9-13 years)

Gear up with wetsuits, helmets and buoyancy aids to explore the fantastic Lui Gorge (near Braemar). This activity involves walking and scrambling beside the gorge as well as swimming and wading in it. There is also the option to jump from various heights and go behind the curtain of a large waterfall!

Coasteering & Scrambling (9-13 years)

Explore Aberdeen’s spectacular coastline by scrambling over rocks, wading, swimming and jumping into deep water. Professional Instructors will guide and closely supervise throughout the journey.

Rock Climbing & Abseiling

Participants can climb upwards learning to move carefully and smoothly and descend cliffs by abseiling down fixed ropes. It pulls upon and develops confidence, self-reliance, trust, patience and for some, the ability to overcome their fear of heights!

Learn to Bike – Age 3+

Basic bike control lessons for young children.

Beach day – Age 5-9

Travel down to Balmedie beach for some sledging down sand dunes, digging big holes playing games, finding treasure and rest for a picnic lunch.

Canoeing Day – Age 9-15

Spend the day with our instructors exploring the River Dee in a canoe.

Please note: if you have registered for discounted access through our Get active for Less scheme, then please call 01224 507744 to make your holiday camp booking.

Get active for Less is our discounted access scheme and it offers discounts to Aberdeen city residents in receipt of recognised benefits and allowances, as well as discounts to residents at the state pension age of 66 and over. Click here to apply.

Here you will find the most frequently asked questions for each of our camps.

If you can’t find the answer you are looking for please contact the team

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