CLUBS & CLASSES

Extra activities offer your child so many opportunities. Not just the chance to try their hand at something new, or develop an existing interest, but to also have fun. Perhaps it’s for exercise or maybe the chance to socialise and make friends outside of a school or nursery setting. Whatever the reason (and there doesn’t actually need to be a reason!) let your child take the lead in what they’d like to try. Read on - and if you get in touch with any of these brilliant class providers do tell them you found them in Families Edinburgh.

CHILDREN’S SPORTS ACADEMY

A primary school teacher for 14 years and a certified Gymnastics Activity Instructor, our Founder Sally-May Kirby has gained extensive experience in coaching sport to primary school-aged children. A keen netball player and swimmer, she wanted to pass on her love of sport to her own children but felt there was a lack of opportunity for children to access a variety of coached sports from a young age.

“Many parents can identify with this scenario” explains Sally-May. “Your child shows an interest in taking part in a sport but you have no idea where to start. What will they enjoy? Which one will “stick”? Can I fit it into our busy week?

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“Ideally, children should be able to try out different sports to find their “one” and benefit from the physical, mental and social advantages that sport participation brings. At Children's Sports Academy we offer a “one stop shop” in the coaching of primary school-aged children and give all participants access to a variety of sports. Our sessions take place under one roof within the state of the art facilities of The Galleon Club in George Watson’s campus where our participants receive progressive, professional coaching in gymnastics, tennis and football.”

Children’s Sports Academy provides children with the ideal foundation to build a lifelong love of sport and reap the benefits that sport participation brings.

Find out more about Children’s Sports Academy on Instagram @childrenssportsacademy, Facebook Children’s Sports Academy and www.childrenssportsacademy.com

EDA, recently voted highest ranked dance school in the UK and Ireland offers classes and exams in RAD Ballet, the faculty being led by RAD Ballet examiner Julie Mitchell.

We also offer classes in Commercial, Pre School Dance (for those little movers!), Parent and child Teenie Toes classes, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Acro, Turns and Limbering, Progressing Ballet Technique, Contemporary (led by i-D Company examiner Jenni Inglis), Boys only classes, Competition and much more! We pride ourselves on our high standards and constantly apply ourselves to be the best but the most important thing is that all of our pupils are cared for, nurtured and have FUN!! We can't wait to see lots of happy faces old and new when we return in August.

For more information please email hello@eda.scot

Gymboree

Gymboree Play and Music

Edinburgh offer classes for children from Birth - 5 years. Based in Slateford, open 6 days per week, with a varied timetable of classes ranging from play classes, baby massage classes, their famous Play & Learn classes and a range of fabulously fun birthday parties, there really is something for everyone. Through play, your child is challenged physically, socially and cognitively, building crucial skills to support a lifetime of learning. Expert play leaders support you through 45 minutes of uninterrupted time to play, explore, and learn and the custom designed curriculum challenges your child as they grow, with changing playscapes and themes every two weeks.

edinburgh@gymbo.co.uk www.gymbo.co.uk

Water Babies

At Water Babies, we are proud to announce the arrival of our Oceans of Imagination! There are few things in life more important that teaching little ones how to swim. Our Oceans of Imagination puts children at the heart to give a lifelong love of swimming. This immersive programme has been built around engaging water quests and missions for little ones between 0-5 years old, to learn core aquatic skills, water safety and swimming strokes. Each week you’ll visit a different island, and with the help of our Swimvincibles; learn key swimming skills to build your little ones confidence.

Cloudfish Cove is where swimming strokes rule and home to Finn where you’ll perfect your swimming strokes. You’ll visit Sculli on Floating Forest to practice your core aquatic skills. On Lighthouse Lagoon, alongside Saffi, you’ll work on everything water safety. You’ll also take a trip to Mystery Island where legend says this remote island can become whatever you want it to be!

To find out more about our lessons across Edinburgh and East Lothian get in touch today waterbabies.co.uk

Angela Watson School Of Dance

Angela Watson specialises in Royal Academy of Dance ballet teaching and exams, alongside her highly trained team who offer jazz, modern, acro and commercial dance styles. The School also offers the chance to perform in their bi-annual show, dance at local events, enter competitions and perform in London’s West End!

The school is well established, with a well earned reputation for fun, stimulating classes with high standards throughout. Exam results from the Angela Watson School of Dance are excellent, and the School shows are always a highlight for the parents and pupils alike. The home of the Dance School is now in a brand new studio at Napier University’s Craiglockhart Campus with classes also in the Colinton, Fairmilehead and Morton Hall areas of Edinburgh. angelawatsonschoolofdance.co.uk

House Of Jack

House of Jack is a dance studio based in Leith (Ocean Terminal), focussing on street and performance dance styles including hip hop, commercial, breaking (breakdance) and musical theatre dance.

As a non-profit organisation, we offer affordable classes for kids from toddlers & preschool up to secondary school (and adults of all levels!), as well as holiday camps, youth company training, performances, shows and events. We welcome all ages and levels of ability and run classes every day, with more than 40 classes per week - learn to dance in a fun, encouraging environment! www.houseofjackedinburgh.com

Soccerstarts

Soccerstarts Football Academy runs football skills classes for children from walking to 12 years old with various age-specific groups to suit your child’s football, social and developmental needs. All classes are fun and football skills focused.

Walking - 3 years.

The first and second Soccerstarts stages encourages parents to 100% fully participate alongside their child.

Soccerstarts 2.5 - 3.5 years

This class is a bridge to support children when they move from toddlers age classes into the 3 to 5 years classes.

3 years- 5 years

Mixture of parent participation activities and activities children encouraged to take part on their own.

For age groups up to 12 classes do not require parent participation although parents are free to watch classes or take a well-deserved break. Parents recommended to stay to watch during the 4-5.5 years classes as children are still little and love their parents to watch how they are getting on at this stage.

Full information on classes and booking can be found at soccer-starts.class4kids.co.uk

Children’s Sports Academy

• A game changer in children’s sports…

• Participants are coached in all three sports; football, tennis and gymnastics

• Enjoyment and achievement are at the heart of everything we do

• Experienced, qualified professionals deliver progressive coaching programmes

• Full-morning Saturday sessions in The Galleon Club, George Watson’s School

• A one stop shop for a variety of coached sports

• The perfect foundation to launch your child’s life long love of sport

Children’s Sports Academy is currently welcoming new attendees for its August-October 2023 term

Find out more and sign up for your free trial today at www.childrenssportsacademy.com

Let your child explore their imagination in one of our Creative Nursery Ballet Classes

Love Music

Love Music Junior Choir is for 8-12s from all across Edinburgh. The choir meets on Mondays 4.30-5.30pm during term time at the Usher Hall. No experience required, free places available. The choir sings a diverse range of music from across the world, led by inspirational choir leaders, Darla Eno and Sally Jaquet and accompanied by jazz legend Dave Milligan. Choir members grow in confidence, work together as a team and have a lot of fun!

www.juniorchoir.lovemusic.org.uk

Classes

Contact Angela: 07792 152966 www.angelawatsonschoolofdance.co.uk

COURSES FOR YOUNG LEARNERS AT THE INSTITUT FRANÇAIS D’ECOSSE!

At the Institut français d’Ecosse, we are offering weekly classes for children to gain confidence and skills in French Kids will laugh, explore and stay active during each class taught by our qualified native French teachers. Register now for courses starting on Saturday 23 September!

Register online at ifecosse.org.uk

Or contact us at frenchclassesife@gmail.com or 0131 285 6030

Dn Dance

DN Dance run a range of dance classes for both kids and adults in locations across Edinburgh, Kirkliston and South Queensferry.

They specialise in traditional syllabus based styles like Ballet, Tap and Modern complimented with fabulous creative styles like Contemporary, Jazz, Acro, and Lyrical.

They also offer Musical Theatre classes, dance workshops and holiday clubs.

No matter your age or experience, we’ll find the perfect class for you.

www.dndance.co.uk

Try

Edinburgh

07910 188 713 edinburgh@gymbo.co.uk www.gymbo.co.uk

Rugbytots

Rugbytots is a highly energetic play programme for boys and girls aged 2-7 years that has run in Scotland since 2008 with classes running throughout Edinburgh . One mum recently commented 'Many thanks, Rugbytots has been by far the best activity that we have taken part in and worth every penny for the range of skills and the discipline.’

Our class are back after the Summer holidays from August to October in various venues round the City.

Come along and join in the fun!

All classes are available to book online at www.rugbytots.co.uk

If you have any questions, please e-mail sandra@rugbytots.co.uk or call 0345 313 3252

Forth School Of Music

We are proud to have a highly-qualified and enthusiastic team who deliver the majority of our individual lessons and group classes from our very own studio space on Newhaven Road.

We offer 1:1 lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, trumpet and music theory and run a range of group classes throughout the week for both piano and singing -

Mini Musicians (age 3-4)

Little Keynotes (age 4-5)

Storytellers (age 6-10)

Solfa (age 5-8)

We are very excited that our Saturday Solfa singing classes are returning again after the summer and we have also opened up new spaces for singing lessons on a Friday and Saturday.

Visit our website to find out more: forthschoolofmusic.co.uk forthschoolofmusic.class4kids.co.uk

Portobello Music School

Now in their 18th year, Portobello Music School continues to provide comprehensive music education to children aged birth to teens at their Saturday music classes based at Edinburgh College’s Milton Road Campus on the outskirts of Portobello. Whilst most of their beginner Group Instrumental Classes are full, they still have a couple of spaces in flute, clarinet and guitar, and are still taking enrolments for their Baby and Toddler and Preschool to Primary 2 Creative Music Classes. They also welcome nonbeginners who have been studying their instrument for at least one year. The school runs its own artisan café and has plenty of waiting areas for parents to enjoy a moment of bliss while their children are in classes. For further information and/or to enrol, please visit www.portobellomusicschool.com or telephone 0800 998 7088

BACK TO SCHOOL? WHAT ABOUT THE WEE(ER) ONES?

With the new school term starting Edinburgh Leisure’s sports classes are back in action with over 14 different sports to try.

But did you know that there’s dozens of classes for the wee(er) ones too?

All kids love to move….. so whether it’s tumbling, trampolining, diving (yes diving) or playing with balls there’s a fun class out there to give wee ones the best start.

The classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers all use games and music, and our fantastic coaches ensure kids have the best time whilst they keep moving. And they are all designed to develop skills and confidence. If you want to try out a mix of lots of different sports, go for our Jump Into Sports classes. Or there’s Jump and Dive, Tots Tennis, Football Mini-Kickers, Athletics or Baby and Gym Nippers.

And of course, we have our Adult and Baby and Adult and Toddler swim sessions to get them off to the best start in the water. For more information and to book, go to the Edinburgh Leisure website.

October Clay Class At Doodles

Try your hand at clay making and create a spooky themed mug this October, costing £30 pp and children aged 8-11 require a participating adult. www.doodlesscotland.co.uk