It’s as easy as ABC. We have an exciting range of activities for under 5’s in our Active Bright Children programmes. Based around fun and enjoyment, movement and participation, the focus is on encouraging a healthy lifestyle from an early age. The classes below are listed in the activity and timetable search, just click the link at the top left of the page.
Adult and Baby Swimming
You can introduce your children into our pools from 4 months of age. This is a fun class with nursery rhymes and play activities aimed at increasing babies water confidence. The water provides free movement and stimulates muscle development. Swimming may also assist in their brain development and problem solving skills.
Adult and Child Swimming
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn how best to help your children in the water. These classes are for children between 2-4 years old. They are slightly more structured, developing water skills and preparing children for more formal classes.
Gym Nippers Our pre-school music & movement programme, Gym Nippers, consists of weekly classes across 12 leisure centres delivering structured, fun, movement and co-ordination lessons using large and small apparatus.
For children aged 18months to 3 years we have parent and toddler sessions that aim to improve co-ordination and motor skills through song, dance and movement. Three to five year olds can attend gym nippers sessions that will develop self confidence and social skills. Landing and shaping, locomotor and dance, rotation and rebound are covered in theses sessions. Young gymnasts will also learn about levels and direction, balances and shapes, swing and turns and twists. These classes will help your child to develop their agility and balance skills as well as enhance their listening and language skills.
Mini Kickers This is where it starts; where the budding Beckhams and future Figos begin to enjoy the game of football. Our mini kickers football programme enables the children to learn and enjoy the basics of football through a range of fun practices and games. The classes, delivered by SFA coaches, will help develop good coordination and build upon their communication skills. These classes are for children between 3-5 years.
Tots Tennis
Tots tennis is a fun, active introduction to basic tennis and co-ordination skills for 3-5yr olds. Coaches use a variety of equipment and activities to provide stimulating and effective lessons. Sessions last 30 minutes and children are accompanied by their parents who assist them in the coaching activities. Lessons are taken by licensed LTA coaches who have experience of coaching this age group.
Yoga Bugs Yoga Bugs is designed to stimulate children's powers of imagination, maintain their natural flexibility and teach them to breathe correctly. Classes combine exciting adventures with songs, stories, and relaxation techniques. Benefits are said to include: improved concentration levels, better sleep patterns, greater self-esteem, and a stronger immune system.
To find out what's on at your local venue, use our handy activity and timetable search, contact your local centre, or drop us a line at mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk. For an overview of our under 5s programme follow the link below.

An at a glance guide to what's on where.
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