Active schools activities

What's on

There are many clubs in Midlothian for school age children and young people, organised by Active Schools, local clubs, and leisure centres.

  • Most clubs run term time only.
  • Some sessions are free and some have a small cost. 
  • All activities are fully inclusive.  Contact the club or the Active Schools team to discuss any support your child needs.
  • Contact your Active Schools Coordinator about clubs running in your child’s school.

How to book

  • Select the activity below to book or call the club or leisure centre. You can also book on our app.
  • Bookings may close a few days before the first club start date. Contact the club or the Active Schools team if you miss the booking deadline. 

Dalkeith

Activity Age Day / time Venue
Boxing - FREE P4-S4 Sat, 10:00-11:00 Midlothian Boxing Gym
Football - FREE P1-3 Fri, 13:00-14:00 Cowden Park
Multisport Club - FREE P6-S2 Fri, 15:30-16:30 Dalkeith Campus: turn up & take part!
Hockey  8-13yrs Tues, 17:00-18:00 Dalkeith Campus
Intro to Judo  5yrs + Mon-Fri Randori Dojo, Hardengreen
Outdoor Play - FREE 5yrs + Fri, 12:45-14:15 Thornybank Square
Outdoor Play - FREE 5yrs + Wed, 15:30-17:00 Clarinda Gardens

Penicuik

Activity Age Day / time Venue
Football - FREE P2-4 Tues, 16:00-17:00 Beeslack CHS
Basketball  P4-S1 Fri, 14:00-15:00 Penicuik Centre
Basketball  P4-S1 Fri, 13:00-14:00 Penicuik Centre

Lasswade 

Activity Age Day / time Venue
Hockey  8-13yr Thurs, 17:00-18:00 Lasswade Centre
Hockey  8-13yr Fri, 15:00-16:00 Lasswade Centre
Judo - FREE P1-7 Mon, 18:00-19:00 Lasswade Centre
Judo - FREE P1-7 Sat, 9:30-10:30 Lasswade Centre
Judo  All Mon, 19:00-20:00 Lasswade Centre
Judo All Sat, 10:30-11:30 Lasswade Centre
Girls Judo - FREE P2-3 Thurs, 16:00-17:00 Lasswade Centre
Cycling - FREE P5-7 Fri, 14:00-15:00 King George V Park

Newbattle / Gorebridge

Activity Age Day and time Venue
Out2Play - FREE 5yrs + Mon, 15:30-17:00 Easthouses Primary School
American Football  P5-7 Mon, 16:00-17:00 Newbattle Centre - Astro
Out2Play - FREE 5yrs + Tues, 15:30-17:00 Bonnybank playpark
Basketball P3-S2 Tues 16:00-17:00 Newbattle Centre
Multi-sports - FREE P3-7 Thurs, 15:45-16:45 Newbattle Centre
Judo 5-7yrs Thurs, 16:15-17:00 Newbattle Centre
Out2Play - FREE 5yrs + Thurs, 15:30-17:00 Oak Crescent playpark
Judo 5-6yrs Sat, 9:00-9:45 The Beacon, Gorebridge
Cycling - FREE P5-7 Fri, 14:00-15:00 Skate park in Mayfield Park
Football 5ives - FREE 11-16yrs Fri, 15:00-17:00  Newbattle Centre Astro: turn up & play