Almost recovered from the wallet-draining chaos of the school summer break? Then the October holidays must be creeping up on us. One of the best ways to keep your little angels occupied is to book them in for a day or week-long sports camp. It’ll teach them new skills, leave them exhausted, and with any luck, you even might get some quiet evenings as a result. Book quickly because places fill up in no time…
Sport Aberdeen should be your first port of call, simply because it offers a wide variety of activities across the city run by experienced coaches at great facilities, all whilst being excellent value for money. There are intensive swimming lessons delivered at Dyce Swimming Pool, Tullos Swimming Pool and Get active @ Cults. The classes are structed by ability, so all children in each group will be around the same level – whether just starting out or mastering the butterfly stroke.
For those looking to take to the slopes, Sport Aberdeen also runs snowsports camps at its Adventure Aberdeen Snowsports Centre
Adventure Aberdeen offer October sports camps for those aged 6-12 at the ski slope in Garthdee. A typical day can involve skiing in the morning with small group activities, followed by tubing and multi-sports sessions in the afternoon. Participants can also try snowboarding and there’s a trip to Burn O’ Vat to round off the week with some wet and muddy fun, building dens in the woods and exploring the cave behind the waterfall.
If your child prefers activities with a little less mud involved, then perhaps a tennis camp at Aberdeen Tennis Centre is the one to keep their whites clean. There are day or week-long camps for kids aged 5-8 and 9-12, teaching the rudiments of tennis and helping to build their skills. The camps run from 8.30am to 4.30pm, which is perfect if you’re working over the holidays. Tennis camps cost £47.50 for a day or £190 for five days, with discounts available for those registered on the Get Active for Less.
Sport Aberdeen also offers adventurous activities for children in the holidays, including coasteering, rock climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, canoeing and forest days.
If your child prefers a variety of sports, then Sport Aberdeen also offers multisport camps . These offer a wonderful mix of activities and taster sessions, so your child could discover something that really appeals to them and becomes a life-long passion. They are run at Get Active @ Cults and include athletics, basketball, netball, football, rugby, dodgeball, tennis, volleyball for starters, with fun competitions on the Friday. There are two age groups, one for 4-8 year olds who are at primary school and the other for kids aged 9-12. With single day spaces available and week-long spaces for only £150, it offers excellent value for money.
