Spend your summer with East Ayrshire Leisure

Our fun summer programme has something for everyone and will keep the kids entertained all summer long!

We’ve planned loads of fun activities across our venues. As usual we’ve got a varied programme of outdoor activities with the Countryside Rangers, lots of sports to keep active kids entertained, there’s family shows at the theatre, a series of drama workshops plus our reading challenge – Read Around Summer – The Big Staycation. We also have a number of free places available – full details can be found on the back of the Summer Activities booklet linked below.

SPORT

From 28 June – 15 Aug

We’ve got a range of activities to keep kids active this summer – family sports pods, swimming, outdoor sports, footie kick-about and much more!

Click here to see all that’s on offer this summer. Bookings can be made by contacting the venue directly or online (from w/c 28th June) 

DEAN CASTLE COUNTRY PARK – COUNTRYSIDE RANGER EVENTS

From 29 June to 8 August 

Kids can take part in a varied programme of fun outdoor activities with the Ranger team. There’s Mini Beasts, Pond Dipping, Rafting Daft,  Den Building, Bird Box Building, Woodland Art, Orienteering, Treasure Hunts and much more! Your kids can discover new skills, find new interests and enjoy time outside in the fresh air.

The full programme can be viewed here. Events can be booked by emailing bookings@eastayrshireleisure.com or online (from w/c 28th June)

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMME

Join our Dance/Drama Summer sessions. These free 1 day sessions will take place at Cumnock Town Hall, Auchinleck Boswell Centre, Darvel Town Hall and Stewarton Area Centre beginning Monday 19 July. Up to 20 funded places for 7-11 year olds plus lunch is included and it’s FREE….what’s not to like?

A 3 day session will also take place at the Palace Theatre from Wed 28 – Fri 31 July, between 10am & 4pm for 8-16 year olds with 6 FREE places, the remaining places cost £75.

Full details can be found here. To secure your place email bookings@eastarshireleisure.com or book online (from w/c 28th June)

LIBRARIES

Read Around Summer: The Big Staycation! 26 June – 31 Aug: Free to take part

Children of primary age are encouraged to read 6 books throughout the summer holidays from the library.  This can be digital, audio or physical books and the books can be any genre.

Children can visit their local library to collect a card which then gets stamped after every read. They’ll then receive a certificate and be entered into a prize draw to be in with the chance to win some fantastic prizes!

Read more here

FUN FAMILY SHOWS

The McDougall’s Big Splash will be at Cumnock Town Hall: Saturday 31 July: 11am & 1.30pm. FREE 

****SOLD OUT****

Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company, The McDougalls, return with a brand new live musical show for all the family.

“With the colourful sets, the energetic characters and the wonderful music, this is 5 star family fun!” UK Theatre Net

The Swings will be at Dean Castle Country Park: Sat 24 July: 12noon: 1pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm.  FREE

****SOLD OUT****

Each performance lasts 15 minutes and then you can have a go on the giant swing set yourself!

‘Life was never better on a swing, the higher the better!’

With a 5m high giant swing set, 2 swings, 2 aerialists and a sound installation where you can play, watch, and listen. An fun, interactive event for all the family.

https://www.aerialdance.co.uk/production/the-swings/

The Fizzicals by Mischief- La- Bas will be performing in and around Kilmarnock Cross & Kilmarnock Town Centre

Sat 14 August: 45 min walkabouts at 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm

This is a promenade style walk. No booking required

“How do we bridge the gap between ourselves and others, across the great divide of socially distanced space?”

Mischief-La-Bas’ new work, Fizzicals – Mind the Gap, sees three alien bodies go on a walkabout in streets, parks and town centres.   The Fizzicals are curiously shaped visitors who engage visually in a Covid safe way with passers-by, in an uplifting experience for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Intended to ease people back into the joy of live performance through a safe, playful and, by its nature, fleeting, shared event.

Click here to view the Summer activities booklet and find out more about free places 

East Ayrshire Council’s Active Schools team will also be delivering a number of sessions across our communities throughout the summer. For further information or to book visit https://events.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/

We look forward to welcoming you back to our venues and outdoor spaces this summer

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