Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Easter Camps in Edinburgh
Childcare solutions for parents during the school holidays can be a bit of a headache especially if you’ve 
pulled in all the favors from friends and relatives to cover the February break.
There are plenty of camps running over the Easter holidays that offer high quality care and an emphasis on fun! Even if camps are just to keep the children occupied beyond some family time together.
Together the camp, activity and workshop providers make for a brilliant programme of choice across town with a huge range of activities that can truly claim to offer something for everyone!
An opportunity to learn a new skill or enjoy a favourite hobby such as football, drama or arts & crafts. Once the bunny has been and you’ve scoffed all of your choccies make way for some sports and multi-activity camps to work off the sugar rush….
Early Birdie
The early bird catches the …. Best rates. Not only are holiday club places limited but there’s savings to be made by planning ahead too. Early bird offers can save you as much as 20% on a typical weekly childcare cost. By booking children into clubs for the full week some offer five days for the price of four.
More value childcare can only be a few clicks away. Some clubs offer an early drop-off and a late pick-up. Spaces for this extended childcare will also be limited, so get in early!
Do Your Background Research
It should be all about fun but to ensure the safety of your child and quality of staff, check for your holiday care provider’s registration with the Care Inspectorate and that staff are appropriately disclosure checked. If children are to attend camp all day they will be expected to bring along a packed lunch.
If the club is providing morning and afternoon snacks and drinks, then strictly speaking, they should be registered as a “food business” if serving any kind of food in the club setting.
Edinburgh Zoo
Looking for something wild for your child to do during the Easter holidays? Why not book them onto a week of RZSS Spring School! Spring School is based at Edinburgh Zoo for ages P2 – S4. The 82 acre site is home to over 700 animals from all over the world. With favourites like penguins and tigers to Socorro doves there is something for everyone.
In 2017 the children will discover the amazing animals, habitats and cultures of Africa through Zoo trails, games, arts and crafts, animal handling, building enrichment devices for the animals and much more! Sessions are held all around the park, from the classrooms of the Education Centre to the new outdoor learning area and Yurt in the Wildlife Garden.
Whatever the weather there is plenty to explore and discover during Spring School at Edinburgh Zoo. For more information and to book a place please visit: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/springschool