Launch of Dundee Holiday Fun

Dundee families are being offered a summer of Holiday Fun.

With schools breaking up for six weeks today (June 28), an exciting programme of summer events and activities has been launched to help local families.

Schools are sending out details of what’s taking place, and you can find out what’s available in your local area by visiting the holiday fun webpage.

Activities on offer include: 

• Outdoor Adventure Days including mountain biking, gorge walking, rock climbing and abseiling
• Sports including football camps and dance camps, multi-sports camps, intensive swim lessons and lifeguard training
• Early years – lots of fun activities for families with babies and early years children such as boogie babies, messy play, baby massage and baby yoga
• Out of School Care holiday camps, community centre and library activities, loose parts play/art workshops, family food and fun in local communities 
• Continuing on from last summer, the city is supporting inclusion for children with Additional Support Needs/disabilities. This includes provision at Kingspark School, The Yard and Barnardo’s.
• A number of schools in partnership with third sector organisations and council services continue to provide support during the summer holidays.
• Some activities will also be offering free food from our partnership with Dundee Bairns. Consideration is given to tackling food insecurity and promoting healthy eating.
• Assistance is also being targeted and focused to where it is most needed through the use of Scottish Government funding. 

Chair of the Dundee Partnership Forum, Council leader John Alexander, said: “For the fourth summer running, Dundee partners are delivering a superb programme of events for families during the holidays. 

“As the cost of living crisis continues to make life more challenging for an increasing number of families, this programme offers real help across a range of fun and engaging activities. 

“I would like to thank everyone who is involved, as it demonstrates the partnership efforts that operate across this city to help local families.” 

Children, families and communities convener Stewart Hunter added: “This programme will be of real benefit to families across Dundee.

“It builds on the work we have being carrying out to cut the cost of the school day, as we realise the challenges that families are facing.”

The Dundee Holiday Fun web page includes links to activities which are organised by Leisure & Culture Dundee.