Here are some suggestions of what is on offer for reading, arts, staying active or being in nature and more, during the summer holidays!
The Summer Reading Challenge – in local libraries
The Reading Agency’s annual Summer Reading Challenge encourages children ages 4-11 to read for fun, and happens in libraries every year in the summer holidays.
This year, the theme is Marvellous Makers and it’s all about creativity. From dance to drawing, junk modelling to music, there’s something for everyone.
With incentives to collect and plenty of brilliant books to enjoy, the Challenge is the perfect summer activity to build young readers’ skills and confidence during the break from school. Children can also take part online.
Find out all about the challenge and to find out about the many free events happening in local libraries throughout the summer: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/summer-reading-challenge
Here is the page for summer activities at Haddington Library Summer Activities at Haddington Library » East Lothian Council (bookinglive.com)
Countryside Rangers summer activities
There are events for all ages organised by the Countryside Rangers and you can book online – examples below!
| 1 July | 9-11am | Moth Magic | Come get up close and personal with amazing moths. Find out about their fascinating lives before we release them back into the wild. | Waterston House, Aberlady |
| 24 July | 10-11:30am | Rockpool Ramble | Join us for a guddle amongst the rockpools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Wear wellies/old shoes. | Longniddry 2 |
| 9 August | 10-11:30am | Rockpool Ramble | Join us for a guddle amongst the rockpools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Wear wellies/old shoes. | Dunbar East Beach |
| 18 July | 10-11:30am | Minibeast Magic | Come along and find out about the amazing jobs these tiny creatures undertake in our woodlands! | Prestongrange |
| 10 July | 1-2:30pm | Rock School | Join the ranger to learn about what used to live along our coasts and find evidence of fossilised forests, corals and lots more! | Whitesands |
| 6 Sept. | 7:30-9pm | Night Life | Turn up and tune in to bat FM as we find out about some of our nocturnal wildlife. | Haddington |
More events in Haddington for Children and Young People
Find out what’s on at The Haddington Bridge Centre: www.facebook.com/theHaddingtonbridgecentre
Find out what’s on through the Arts Service – dance, drama, musical theatre and more! Summer Arts Programme | Summer Arts | East Lothian Council
Find out what’s on in Haddington rugby, tennis Haddington Summer Activities » East Lothian Council (bookinglive.com)
Enjoyleisure Children’s Summer Activities Programme
The programme includes basketball, racquet sports and swimming: https://enjoyleisure.com/programmes-coaching/summer-activities-programme/