Summer of Sport
2026 Summer of Sport
The Scottish Government has announced plans for a ‘Summer of Sport’ to provide opportunities for children and young people age 3 to 26 years, to help them get active, stay active and improve their lives.
Opportunities in Midlothian will be free, targeted or at a reduced cost to maximise engagement and is intended to address barriers to participation. Funding will be available for activities planned though to March 2027.
Summer of Sport Activities
More information about the 2026 Summer of Sport activities taking place in Midlothian will be available when the full Children’s Summer Holiday Programme is published in June.
Funding for Clubs and Community Organisations
Local sports clubs and community organisations will also have the opportunity to apply for funding from Midlothian Council to support activities. More information about the funding application process will be released in due course.
Information for partners
The Summer of Sport 2026 is in partnership with sportscotland, the national agency for sport.
This investment forms part of the national Summer of Sport 2026 programme and sits alongside complementary funding for national partners, live-site activity linked to Glasgow 2026, and a coordinated national communications campaign.
This investment provides an opportunity for partners to focus on one or more of the following:
- Opportunities: Deliver a range of safe, welcoming and inclusive opportunities that reduce barriers to participation
- Pathways: Provide accessible pathways from short term activity into sustained participation in school, club and community sport
- Enhancement: Build on existing provision, particularly during the summer period and beyond, avoiding duplication and strengthening what already exists
- Targeted: Introduce targeted initiatives where gaps exist, with a focus on long term engagement beyond the funding period
- Workforce: Recruit, train and retain coaches, officials, volunteers and leaders to grow local workforce capacity
- Profile: Contribute to raising the profile of and celebrate sport