Active schools activities

What's on

There are many clubs in Midlothian for school age children and young people, organised by Active Schools, local clubs, and leisure centres.

  • Most clubs run term time only.
  • Some sessions are free and some have a small cost. 
  • All activities are fully inclusive.  Contact the club or the Active Schools team to discuss any support your child needs.
  • Contact your Active Schools Coordinator about clubs running in your child’s school.

How to book

  • Select the activity below to book or call the club or leisure centre. You can also book on our app.
  • Bookings may close a few days before the first club start date. Contact the club or the Active Schools team if you miss the booking deadline. 

Dalkeith

Activity Age Day/Time Venue
P1-3 FREE Football - Dalkeith Thistle CFC P1-3 Fri, 13:00-14:00 Cowden Park
CLLE Sports Club - FREE P6-S2 Fri, 15:30-16:30 Dalkeith Campus Games hall 1: turn up & take part!
Football 5ives - FREE S1-3 Fri, 14:30-15:30 Dalkeith Campus Games hall 1: turn up & take part!
Sportif Judo - 3 weeks FREE S1-S3 Wed, 15:35-16:15 Dalkeith Campus hall 2
Sportif Judo - 3 weeks FREE 5-6yrs Wed, 16:15-17:00 Dalkeith Campus hall 2
Sportif Judo - 3 weeks FREE 6-7yrs Wed, 17:00-17:45 Dalkeith Campus hall 2
Sportif Judo - 3 weeks FREE 8+ yrs Wed, 17:45-18:30 Dalkeith Campus hall 2
Indoor Bowls - FREE P1-3 Fri, 14:30-15:30 Midlothian Indoor Bowls Club - just turn up & take part
Indoor Bowls - FREE P4-S6 Fri, 16:00-18:00 Midlothian Indoor Bowls Club - just turn up & take part
Petanque - FREE P4-7 Fri, 13:15-14:00 Dalkeith Petanque Club

Penicuik

Activity Age Day/Time Venue
Football - Street Games FREE P1-3 Fri, 14:00-15:00 Penicuik Centre
Football - Soccer Centre - 3 weeks FREE P1-2 Wed, 16:45-17:30 Penicuik Centre
Football - Soccer Centre - 3 weeks FREE P3-5 Wed, 17:30-18:30 Penicuik Centre
Sportif Judo - 3 weeks FREE P1-2 Thurs, 16:15-17:00 Penicuik Centre
Sportif Judo - 3 weeks FREE P3-4 Thurs, 17:00-17:45 Penicuik Centre
Sportif Judo - 3 weeks FREE P5-7 Thurs, 17:45-18:30 Penicuik Centre
Dance Club - for school leaders - FREE P6-7 Mon, 16:00-17:00 Beeslack High school games hall

Lasswade 

Activity Age Day/Time Venue
Girls Rugby - FREE P4-7 Fri, 14:00-15:00 Lasswade Rugby Club
Football Street Games FREE P4-5 Wed, 15:45-16:30 Lasswade Centre small gym
Football Street Games FREE P2-3 Fri, 13:00-14:00 Lasswade Centre sports hall
Just Judo - 4 weeks FREE 5-8yrs Mon, 18:00-19:00 Lasswade Centre
Just Judo - 4 weeks FREE 8-12yrs Mon, 19:00-20:00 Lasswade Centre
Girls Rise - Just Judo - 4 weeks FREE 8-14yrs Thurs, 16:00-17:00 Lasswade Centre

 

Newbattle / Gorebridge

Activity Age Day/Time Venue
American Football  P5-7 Mon, 16:15-17:45 Newbattle Centre - Astro
Diving Lessons Level 1 7-15yrs Fri, 14:15-15:15 Newbattle Centre poolside
Diving Lessons Level 1 7-15yrs

Sat, 11:00-12:00

Sat, 12:00-13:00

Newbattle Centre pool
Diving Lessons Level 2 7-15yrs Sat, 13:00-14:15 Newbattle Centre pool
Basketball P3-S2 Tues 16:00-17:00 Newbattle Centre games hall
Sportif Judo - first 3 weeks FREE 5-6yrs Thurs, 16:15-17:00 Newbattle Centre gym hall
Sportif Judo - first 3 weeks FREE 6-7yrs Thurs, 17:00-17:45 Newbattle Centre gym hall
Sportif Judo - first 3 weeks FREE 8+yrs Thurs, 17:45-18:30 Newbattle Centre gym hall
Sportif Judo - first 3 weeks FREE 5-6yrs Sat, 9:00-9:45 The Beacon, Gorebridge
Sportif Judo - first 3 weeks FREE 7-8yrs Sat, 9:45-10:30 The Beacon, Gorebridge
Sportif Judo - first 3 weeks FREE 9+ yrs Sat, 10:30-11:15 The Beacon, Gorebridge
Football 5ives - FREE 11-16yrs Fri, 15:00-17:00  Newbattle Centre Astro: turn up & play
Football Mini Kickers -  3 weeks FREE 3-4yrs Mon, 16:00-16:45 Newbattle Centre games hall
Football Soccer Centre - 3 weeks FREE P1-2 Mon, 16:30-17:15 Newbattle Centre games hall
Football Soccer Centre - 3 weeks FREE P3-5 Mon, 16:45-17:45 Newbattle Centre games hall
Football Soccer Centre - 3 weeks FREE P1-2 Wed, 15:30-16:15 Gorebridge Leisure Centre
Football Soccer Centre P3-5 Wed, 16:30-17:30 Gorebridge Leisure Centre