Course Profile: Family Experience in Edinburgh
Your children will not learn English in the traditional sit-down classroom setting but will enjoy using and learning English through participating in sports and games with local English speaking kids.
Choose from four different experiences:
Multi-Activity Experience
- Children will try a number of different activities throughout the day. Time will fly by for your child as they try a number of different sports, arts and craft activities, treasure hunts and board games. There will be 8 different games and activities each day with time between to relax, have a snack and chat.
- This is a fun, creative and active camp for 5 to 12 year olds. Some English knowledge recommended but not essential.
Coast 2 Coast
- Children will taken by minibus to East Lothian, outside Edinburgh. they will spend the day learning to surf and explore the natural environment of the beach and woodland. They will be coached by experienced surf instructors and will also learn about safety in the sea and ecology and wildlife.
- Other coastal activities during the day include; outdoor cooking, beach games, foraging, natural arts and crafts.
- This is an active and adventurous camp for 8 to 15 year olds. B1 English knowledge recommended. Must be able to understand safety instructions when participating in water activities.
- Children must be able to swim and be confident in the water
- No serious medical conditions
- Wetsuits, surf boards, buoyancy aid and helmet included
Foxlake Aqua Experience
- Children will be taken by minibus to Foxlake floating adventure aquapark outside Edinburgh. They will participate in a variety of activities on the inflatables, low ropes course challenge, Ringos and more. This is a full day of water related fun!
- This is a wet and adventurous camp for 8 to 15 year olds. B1 English knowledge recommended. Must be able to understand safety instructions when participating in water activities.
Please note:
- Children must be able to swim and be confident in the water
- No serious medical conditions
- Wetsuits, buoyancy aid and helmet included
Horse Riding Experience
- In the morning the children will be taken by minibus to Edinburgh & Lasswade Riding Centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Riders will learn stable management skills and horse care as well as trekking and riding.
- At lunchtime the children will return to Edinburgh and join the afternoon session of games and activities in the Edinburgh campus.
- This is a fun and practical camp for horse lovers aged 7 - 15 years.
B1 English knowledge recommended. Must be able to understand safety instructions when around horses. Some experience with horses preferred but not essential.
Course Level
Suitable for:
Elementary — Advanced
Course Summary
Our wish is for your children to become confident in using English in real life and for them to gain a love for the language through using it for fun from a young age.
If they have fun, they will learn naturally and will want to keep speaking English in the future!
Please note: parents or guardians are responsible for drop off and collection of their children and will have overall responsibility of their children while in Edinburgh.
- The drop off and collection point is 30 minutes walk from ECS Scotland school or a 10-minute taxi ride.
- There is a flexible drop off time between 8am - 9am (we recommend you drop off your between 8am - 8.20am so you have time to arrive at ECS Scotland for your own classes beginning at 9am).
- There is a flexible pick up time between 17.00 - 18.00.
- ECS Scotland acts as an agent between your family and AccessEA. All children's activities are organised and operated by AccessEA.
Family Experience in Edinburgh
Prices: Family Experience in Edinburgh
| Experience | Suitable age | Dates available: Week beginning | Time | Price per week per child | Climate Care Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Activity | 5 - 12 | April 2025: 7th, 14th April (not Good Friday 18th April) | drop off between 8am - 9am Pick up between 17.00 - 18.00 | £325 per week | £20 per child |
| Multi-Activity | 5 - 12 | 30th June, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July & 4th, 11th August | drop off between 8am - 9am Pick up between 17.00 - 18.00 | £325 per week | £20 per child |
| Foxlake Aqua | 8 - 15 | 30th June & 21st July | drop off between 8am - 8.50am Pick up between 17.00 - 18.00 | £435 per week | £20 per child |
| Horse Riding | 7 - 15 | 28th July & 11th August | drop off between 8am - 8.50am Pick up between 17.00 - 18.00 | £695 per week | £20 per child |
| Coast 2 Coast | 8 - 15 | 30th June & 11th August | drop off between 8am - 8.50am Pick up between 17.00 - 18.00 | £625 per week | £20 per child |
Experience: Multi-Activity
Suitable age: 5 ‑ 12
Dates available: Week beginning: April 2025: 7th, 14th April (not Good Friday 18th April)
Time: drop off between 8am ‑ 9am Pick up between 17.00 ‑ 18.00
Price per week per child: £325 per week
Climate Care Charge: £20 per child
Experience: Multi-Activity
Suitable age: 5 ‑ 12
Dates available: Week beginning: 30th June, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July & 4th, 11th August
Time: drop off between 8am ‑ 9am Pick up between 17.00 ‑ 18.00
Price per week per child: £325 per week
Climate Care Charge: £20 per child
Experience: Foxlake Aqua
Suitable age: 8 ‑ 15
Dates available: Week beginning: 30th June & 21st July
Time: drop off between 8am ‑ 8.50am Pick up between 17.00 ‑ 18.00
Price per week per child: £435 per week
Climate Care Charge: £20 per child
Experience: Horse Riding
Suitable age: 7 ‑ 15
Dates available: Week beginning: 28th July & 11th August
Time: drop off between 8am ‑ 8.50am Pick up between 17.00 ‑ 18.00
Price per week per child: £695 per week
Climate Care Charge: £20 per child
Experience: Coast 2 Coast
Suitable age: 8 ‑ 15
Dates available: Week beginning: 30th June & 11th August
Time: drop off between 8am ‑ 8.50am Pick up between 17.00 ‑ 18.00
Price per week per child: £625 per week
Climate Care Charge: £20 per child
Children learn best whilst having fun. Let them enjoy the summer in English and create a lifelong love of the language!
