Open All Hours
Free youth work programme offering support and activities for secondary school children
What is Open All Hours?
Open All Hours (OAHs) is a physical activity youth work provision programme delivered in partnership between Edinburgh Leisure, City of Edinburgh Council and the voluntary organisations, Canongate Youth and Jack Kane Community Centre. The provision aims to provide young people with fully inclusive, accessible and affordable opportunities to take part in sports and physical activities at weekends. These sessions are free!
Currently, Open All Hours takes place in 6 Edinburgh Leisure facilities and Jack Kane Community Centre. Young people attending can choose to go to the gym, swimming, participate in a dance session, enjoy team sports or hang out with their friends.
What to Expect
The programme targets High School aged young people (from S1 to S6), encouraging them to make positive and healthy choices on Friday evenings.
Youth Workers, Coaches and Volunteers work in small teams to deliver activity programmes which are fun and engaging.
Focussing on making sport and physical activity enjoyable, providing appropriate pathways for young people to learn and develop, bringing young people into contact with youth & community workers and talented coaches, offering the chance to try new things in a supportive environment and opening up facilities to young people on Friday evenings.
To take part, simply visit one of the below participating venues and check in to reception!
| Venue | Day | Time |
| Ainslie Park Leisure Centre | Fridays | 18.00 – 20.00 |
| Gracemount Leisure Centre | Fridays | 18.30 – 20.30 |
| Jack Kane Community Centre | Fridays | 18.00 – 20.00 |
| Royal Commonwealth Pool | Fridays | 18.00 – 20.00 |
| South Queensferry High School | Fridays | 18.00 – 20.00 |
| Warrender Swim Centre | Fridays | 19.00 – 21.00 |
| Wester Hailes High School | Fridays | 19.00 – 21.00 |
Help Us Help More People
Every year, we support over 14,700 people who find it hardest to get active through our Active Communities programme. This includes people living with health problems, disabilities, inequality, or poverty.
As a registered charity, Edinburgh Leisure relies on external funding and donations to keep delivering the Active Communities programme.
To help us support those with the greatest barriers to improving their health and wellbeing, you can donate via text or our online form.
To text your donation:
Text ACTIVE followed by the amount you would like to donate to 70480.
For example, text ACTIVE5 if you would like to donate £5.
