Holiday Camps 2026

Holiday Camps 2026

1. How do I book a holiday camp?

Search what's on offer in our Holiday Camp 2026 section on the website. Once you've found the perfect option, simply follow the instructions to reserve your child's spot.

2. What happens after I make my booking?

After booking, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to complete the parent permission form. Parent permission forms MUST be completed before your child attends camp to ensure we have all the necessary emergency contact and health information for your child’s safety.

3. Can anyone attend an Edinburgh Academy holiday camp?

Yes! Our holiday camps are open to everyone aged 5 and over. We’re delighted to welcome all children and provide a fun, inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy our facilities and activities.

4. Where do I go to sign my child in and out of camp?

Please visit the Sports Centre reception to sign your child in and out of camp each day.

For safety reasons, children must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. If someone else, such as a family member or friend, will be collecting your child, please let our team know in advance by emailing info@accessea.co.uk.

Our sports center reception is located at The Edinburgh Academy Junior School, Arboretum Road, Edinburgh. Enter through the main gate, pass the barriers, and you’ll find the centre on your right-hand side.

5. What time does camp start and finish?

We aim to make our camps as convenient and flexible as possible for parents. You can choose from half-day, full-day, or full-week options to suit your schedule.

If your child is booked onto a specific half-day camp, you can also add a half-day Multi-Activity Camp to create a full-day experience.

Our camps run from 9am to 5pm, with early drop-off and late pick-up options included for added flexibility:

Early drop-off: 8am–9am

Camp hours: 9am–5pm

Late pick-up: 5pm–6pm

During the early drop-off and late pick-up periods, activities may vary depending on your child’s interests. They might take part in sports, watch a film, or simply relax after a fun-filled day at camp.

6. Information for off-site camps

Some of our camps, including Foxlake, Lost Shore and Coast 2 Coast, take place off-campus. If your child is booked onto one of these camps, please ensure they arrive at the Junior School campus in plenty of time to catch the coach. The coach will depart promptly at 9am and return to campus for collection at 5pm.

Transport to and from all off-site camps is included in the overall camp price. AccessEA will arrange all transportation using qualified and reputable transport providers, ensuring the highest standards of safety for your child.

An AccessEA staff member will accompany each group throughout the day, providing support and ensuring the children are well looked after during the activity.

Our off-site camps are ideal for children who enjoy adventure, trying new experiences and developing their independence.

7. What food and drink should a child bring to camp?

All the exciting activities at camp are likely to increase your child's appetite. To keep them energised throughout the day, be sure to send them with plenty of healthy snacks, a nutritious lunch, and a water bottle from home. Water can be filled up from our water fountain throughout the day.

Our school has a strict "No Nuts" policy. Please kindly ensure that no items containing nuts are included in your child's packed meals.

8. Can my child have lunch on campus if they are only staying for a half day session?

If your child is participating in a half-day camp program, they are welcome to stay on campus for lunch. Any children staying for lunch on campus and transitioning between camps will be escorted by a member of AccessEA staff.

9. What should children bring to camp?

For water-based and outdoor activities, please ensure your child/ren is dressed in suitable and comfortable clothing and footwear. While wetsuits, board accessories, and safety equipment is provided, it's a good idea to pack a change of clothes and a towel in case they get wet.

Please also consider how your child is dressed for the weather. If it's cold, kindly send them with a jacket or raincoat. On sunny days, we recommend packing a sun hat and sunscreen to keep them protected.

To participate in our water-based camps like Coast 2 Coast, Foxlake or Lost Shore, children should be confident swimmers or feel comfortable in the water, as the activities may take place in deeper or open water environments. For Lost Shore specifically, children must be able to swim 25 meters unaided.

10. What skills are required to take place in our water-based camps?

An additional signed consent form from the external provider may be required to confirm the child’s ability to participate in water-based activities.

Please inform us of any medical conditions that may impact participation and ensure that any necessary medications (e.g., inhalers for asthma) are brought to camp.

11. How do parents inform AccessEA of any allergies, medical issues or additional needs?

Once you’ve booked your child’s camp, you will automatically receive a parent permission form for each child registered for an activity. This form must be completed before your child attends camp to ensure we have all the necessary information on file.

If your child has specific additional needs, please discuss them with a member of the AccessEA team prior to booking. This will help us ensure that we have the appropriate staff ratios in place to support your child’s needs. While we are committed to including all children, please note that we are unable to provide 1:1 care at camp. For further discussion, please contactinfo@accessea.co.uk

12. Why are there different age ranges for different camps?

Our camps are open to children aged 5 and above. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate children under the age of 5. Some activities have a higher minimum age requirement, which reflects the level of maturity needed to participate. Please carefully review the age range specified for each activity before booking.

13. Are your staff PVG checked?

Absolutely! All our camp staff members undergo thorough PVG checks and complete extensive training before starting their roles at our camps.

14. Do you accept childcare vouchers?

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept childcare vouchers as payment for our holiday camps

15. My child hasn’t been to an AccessEA camp before. How do you help them settle in?

This may be a new experience for your child in an unfamiliar setting, but our staff are used to helping children feel comfortable and settled. With so many activities, there's usually no time to worry, but if anyone does feel uneasy, our staff are always there to offer support. For first-time campers, a team member will take extra care to familiarise them with the venue, introduce them to the staff, and go over important details like where the restrooms are and what to do if they feel anxious.

Feel free to call 0131 624 4900 at any time during the day, and a staff member will check on your child and update you on how they’re doing

16. What is your cancellation policy?

If you need to change your booking, please get in touch (info@accessea.co.uk or 0131 624 4900). We will try to make the changes you’ve asked for subject to camp availability.

If you need to cancel your booking and you tell us more than seven days from the camp start date, you will receive a full refund of your payment.

If you cancel between seven days and 48 hours from the camp start date, you will receive 100% credit for each session purchased. If you cancel within 48 hours of the camp starting, you will not receive a refund or any credits.

I have more questions, can I talk to a person?

Yes, please call us on 0131 624 4919 for a chat or send us a message at
info@accessea.co.uk and we’ll be in touch.