School Holiday Programmes
School holidays can be particularly challenging for families. Since Easter 2022, we have delivered varied, accessible programmes during every major school holiday, enabling children to participate in ways that are right for them, enjoy new experiences and remain connected to their community.
Every programme has been fully booked in advance and delivered without paid staff or permanent premises. Provision has been sustained through a combination of external funding, community fundraising and parent contributions.
A continuing record of delivery, demand, participation and community capacity across every major school holiday since Easter 2022.
October 2026
25 Children's Sessions Delivered
558 Child Places Created (full capacity)
207 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Sessions
Delivered through 14 collaborations and 9 venues.
Watch October 2026
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- 15 sessions funded by Aberdeen City Council
- 8 sessions funded by our parent community
- 2 sessions funded by the Trades Widows’ Fund Charity
Summer 2026
62 Children's Sessions Delivered
1,047 Child Places Created (full capacity)
279 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Sessions
Delivered through 21 collaborations and 12 venues.
Watch Summer 2026
▶ Watch on YouTubeHow the 62 sessions were supported
- 33 sessions fully funded by Aberdeen City Council
- 4 sessions part-funded by the Trades Widows Fund Charity
- 25 sessions funded through parent fundraising and contributions
Easter 2026
17 Children's Sessions Delivered
329 Child Places Created (full capacity)
143 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Sessions
Watch Easter 2026
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- 10 sessions fully funded by Aberdeen City Council
- 3 sessions subsidised by The National Lottery
- 4 sessions funded through parent fundraising
Christmas 2025
16 Children's Sessions Delivered
241 Child Places Created (full capacity)
147 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Sessions
Watch Christmas 2025
▶ Watch on YouTubeHow the 16 sessions were supported
- 4 sessions subsidised by the Port of Aberdeen
- 3 sessions subsidised by Cash for Kids
- 2 sessions subsidised by The National Lottery
- 7 sessions funded through parent fundraising
October 2025
Total child places awaiting confirmation
26 Children's Sessions Delivered
139 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Sessions
Watch Halloween 2025
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- 7 sessions funded by Aberdeen City Council
- 6 sessions subsidised by The National Lottery
- 3 sessions subsidised by the Port of Aberdeen
- 2 sessions subsidised by Cash for Kids
- 8 sessions funded through parent fundraising
Summer 2025
48 Children's Sessions Delivered
718 Child Places Created (full capacity)
207 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Sessions
Watch Summer 2025
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- 20 sessions subsidised by The National Lottery
- 12 sessions funded by Aberdeen City Council
- 10 sessions subsidised by Cash for Kids
- 6 sessions funded through parent fundraising
Easter 2025
19 Children's Sessions Delivered
231 Child Places Created (full capacity)
91 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Sessions
All 19 sessions delivered with no grant funding
Watch Easter 2025
▶ Watch on YouTubeHow the 19 sessions were supported
- All 19 sessions funded through parent fundraising
Christmas 2024
8 Children's Sessions Delivered
147 Child Places Created (full capacity)
79 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Sessions
All 8 sessions delivered with no grant funding
Watch Christmas 2024
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- All 8 sessions funded through parent fundraising
October 2024
14 Children's Sessions Delivered
205 Child Places Created (full capacity)
86 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Events
All 14 events delivered with no grant funding
Watch October 2024
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- All 14 events funded through parent fundraising
Summer 2024
Number of individual children awaiting confirmation
32 Children's Sessions Delivered
423 Child Places Created (full capacity)
Watch Summer 2024
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13Children's Sessions Delivered
144 Child Places Created (full capacity)
65 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Sessions
Watch Easter 2024
▶ Watch on YouTubeChristmas 2023
Number of individual children awaiting confirmation
6 Children's Sessions Delivered
2 Parent Peer-Support Craft Sessions Delivered
84 Child Places Created (full capacity)
Watch Christmas 2023
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13Children's Sessions Delivered
166 Child Places Created (full capacity)
81 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Sessions
Watch October 2023
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45 Children's Sessions Delivered
476 Child Places Created (full capacity)
133 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Activities
Watch Summer 2023
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13 Children's Sessions Delivered
132 Child Places Created (full capacity)
72 Individual Children Attended 1 or More Activities
Watch Easter 2023
▶ Watch on YouTubeChristmas 2022
1 Children's Session Delivered
28 Child Places Created (full capacity)
28 Individual Children Attended
Christmas 2022 Video to be added
October 2022
Number of individual children awaiting confirmation
9 Children's Sessions Delivered
82 Child Places Created (full capacity)
Watch October 2022
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Number of individual children awaiting confirmation
27 Activities Delivered
210 Child Places Created (full capacity)
Summer 2022 Programme
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▶ Watch on YouTubeEaster 2022
2 Children's Sessions Delivered
30 Child Places Created (full capacity)
28 Individual Children Attended
Our first school holiday programme
Watch Easter 2022
▶ Watch on YouTubeBuilt by Families. For Families.
Every holiday programme was coordinated and delivered without paid staff or permanent premises, using community venues as and when required.