Best summer fitness fun

Published on Tuesday 10 June 2008 17:33

AS THE holidays draw near, here are a few organisations aiming to keep children fit and active during the summer:

ENJOY-A-BALL, across Scotland, 0845 226 2694, www.enjoy-a-ball.com Wonderful sports coaching programme for children aged 3-9. With no more than 10 children to a class, each lesson is fun and enjoyable. Classes run through the week and on a Saturday with a number of centres across the UK. Great for any active children looking for a fun way to spend their afternoons.

ANGELA WATSON SCHOOL OF DANCE, Colinton, Edinburgh, 0131-661 9590

Fully qualified Royal Academy of Dance Teacher who has become well-known for classes for all ages and abilities. Great for anyone with a dream of being a dancer – or anyone who just wants to do it for fun.

PLAY 2 LEARN, www.play2learn.info

Play2Learn operate football and multi-sports programmes for all ages. The company covers all Scotland and offers summer camps for youngsters as well as term time activities.

EXCEL SPORTS ACADEMY, St George’s School, Edinburgh, 0131-551 1442

www.excel-sports.co.uk

Edinburgh’s leading children’s holiday sports camp and has been operating for 12 years. Provides week, day or half-day of activities, exercise and play as well as residential options. Covers a wide range of sporting activities – from athletics to ultimate Frisbee – plus non-sporting activities including film-making, scavenger hunts and a dance mat challenge.

MONKEY MUSICUK wide,

For very young children, Monkey Music is a wonderful way to introduce music and expression. In small groups, determined by age, children up to 4 get the chance to engage in musical games and songs. Not only fun but helping to develop musical and social skills. It’s genius. www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• All these organisations will be at the Great Wee Scottish Walk, Edinburgh on Sunday www.greatscottishwalk.com