Holiday Camps 2026
Open to children from all schools, Kelvinside Academy offers a varied Holiday Camps Programme across Easter, Summer and October breaks.
Designed to fit seamlessly into your holiday childcare plans, with full-day provisions available to support busy families.
Your Summer Holidays Begin Here
With 3 Camp types, there's bound to be something perfect for you. Open to all!
Sports Camps
A varied programme of high-energy sports camps designed to get young people moving, learning new skills, and having fun. With a focus on participation, confidence, and enjoyment, each session offers something different to suit a range of interests and abilities. Suitable for ages 5-14.
Expressive Art Camps
Not everyone wants to run wild during summer! Get creative this summer, where young makers can learn new skills, design their own projects, and bring their ideas to life. From beginner-friendly techniques to more ambitious creations, it's a fun, practical way to build confidence, creativity, and sewing skills.
Adventure Camps
An adventurous programme of outdoor camps designed to explore Scotland’s landscapes and build confidence in the natural world. From hills and coastlines to islands and open spaces, each experience encourages discovery, resilience, and a deeper connection with the outdoors in meaningful and memorable ways.
SUMMER CAMPS PROGRAMME 2026
Children from across Glasgow can experience Kelvinside Academy’s community spirit at one of the camps on offer. Situated in the heart of the West End, camps are open to children from all schools. We provide a well-supervised, structured day that supports families with reliable holiday childcare while keeping children active, entertained, and engaged.
Ages: 8-12
Dates: 29 June - 3 July
Explore beaches, islands, woodlands, and wild spaces through hands-on outdoor adventure. Build confidence, teamwork, and curiosity through games, challenges, discussion, and discovery. Enjoy a fun, screen-free week of fresh air, friendship, and real-world learning in inspiring places.
We are delighted to continue our partnership with Stitch the Gap; a not-for-profit social enterprise who teach sewing skills to repair, reuse and re-purpose textiles. Their camps offer a fun journey of learning how to sew and is suitable for all levels of experience (ages 5+). Even try your hand at weaving, knitting and crocheting too! Bookings can be made directly through the Stitch the Gap website below and will take place at Kelvinside Academy.
- 21 - 24 July (Tuesday - Friday, 10am-4pm)
- 3 - 7 August (Monday - Friday, 10am-4pm)
Ages: 5-14
- 13 - 17 July
- 27 - 31 July
A high-energy multi-sports camp for all ages, offering a dynamic mix of indoor and outdoor games designed to keep children of all ages active, engaged and having fun. From team sports like football, netball and hockey to fast-paced favourites such as capture the flag and rounders, each day is packed with variety, teamwork and friendly competition in a lively, supportive environment.
Ages: 5-14
Dates: 29 June - 03 July
A fun and energetic rugby camp at Balgray where children build confidence, learn core skills and enjoy plenty of games in a supportive environment. With expert coaching and lots of teamwork, it’s the perfect introduction for beginners and a great way for more experienced players to develop their game.
Top Questions Answered
Got a question? You’re not alone! We’ve gathered the answers to our most commonly asked questions below to help you plan with ease and peace of mind.
We want everyone to get in on the fun! KA Camps are open to children from any school and our experienced team is on hand to make sure every child settles in quickly and feels right at home.
KA Camps is managed and school-led by Kelvinside Academy. The Camp Programme content has been organised with input from our teaching specialists, ensuring activities are well-structured, fun and age appropriate.
Delivery is supported by both our teaching staff as well as a team of seasonal staff employed directly by the School. We also work with social enterprise company Stitch the Gap who run the sewing camps.
KA Camps are available for children aged 5–16, depending on the programme. Age ranges are clearly stated for each activity.
When completing registration, you will consent to our KA Camps Booking Conditions which can be viewed here. This includes our cancellation policy.
Availability to book ad hoc days will vary depending on the programme. Multi-Sports, and Rugby offer a daily booking option but others are only offered as a full-week programme, as some build towards a final outcome or have limited places. Please check each camp programme for details.
KA Camps programmes have varied start and finish times so please check the timings for your chosen week. Where a camp runs from 10am to 4pm there may be wrap-around care available – see below.
From 6 July to 7 August, we’ll be open from 9am to 5pm, giving you that extra flexibility around the core camp day (10am–4pm). During the additional hour before and after camp, children will be well looked after with relaxed activities and art supplies to keep them happily engaged. When buying your camp ticket(s) there will be the option to add on a wrap-around daily ticket for a small fee.
You can reach our Camp Coordinators on camps@kelvinside.org or call us on 0141 357 3376 (ext 2).
