Orkney’s 2024 Easter Holiday Programme launches

A fun packed Easter programme of activities for the Spring holidays has been launched – and even better, some of them are free! 

If you are looking to fill up your holiday calendar with an Easter “eggstravaganza”, a hop down to the Picky Centre, crafts, games, sports, dance or swimming to name a few, then take a look at our booklet here - https://tinyurl.com/mrxrt3ar 

The Council’s Sport and Leisure team have been working with a range of partners, local groups and organisations to provide something for everyone and in addition to the free activities, many others are included within ActiveLife memberships. 

The activities that are free include playground games, multi sports and Orkney Rugby Club Easter camp sessions at the KGS rugby pitches. 

Further activities being offered include the Learn to Swim weeks, climbing, bouldering, water walkerz, Generation Pound, multi sport sessions, rugby camp and craft sessions. 

Finally, the Pickaquoy Centre will be offering their Easter holiday camp with fun and stimulating activities, Learn to Swim weeks and climbing and bouldering. 

How to book - 

For Stromness Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre – please book by calling 01856 850552 during opening hours or email stromness.pool@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk 

For The Pickaquoy Centre – Please book by calling 01856 879900 or email: enquiries@pickaquoy.com 

For playground games, multi sports, Generation Pound, Learn to Swim Week, rugby and fencing please book ahead. We are encouraging people who are registered users and ActiveLife Members to book online where possible www.orkney.gov.uk/booknow 

The quickest and easiest way to book is online, using your ActiveLife or Casual User login. 

• Go to www.orkney.gov.uk/booknow
• Login using your email and password (if you can’t remember your login details or haven’t booked a course through OIC before, select “forgotten password” and follow the steps)
• Select your child’s name from the drop-down menu near the top of the page 
• Click “Courses and Holiday Activities”
• Click on “Groups” filter, and select “Easter Programme 2024”
• Select the activity you would like your child to attend
• Fill in the medical and photo consent information box and remember to hit “save”
• Click “enrol and continue” to take you to your basket 
• If you wish to add further days or activities, click “continue shopping” 
• Checkout to confirm your booking If you can’tbook online, activities can also be booked by calling 01856 873535ext 2461 or 2427, or by sending an email to leisure. culture@orkney.gov.uk

Please include any medical information and whether you consent to your child being included in marketing photos. 

Hard copies will be available from KGS Sports Centre, Dounby Centre, Stromness Swimming Pool and the Picky Centre. 

The Council’s Leisure and Culture Service Manager, Garry Burton, said: “We are working with a range of partners, local groups and organisations to provide lots of activities to participate in locally during the Easter break. 

“This is yet another exciting and inclusive programme providing opportunities for children and young people to socialise, take part in activities and generally just have fun over the holidays. 

“There’s nothing better for everyone’s wellbeing than getting out and about, getting active, meeting old friends and making new ones.” 

The Council’s Chair of the Education, Leisure and Housing Committee, Councillor Gwenda Shearer, added: “What a fantastic array of activities to keep families busy during the holidays and it’s great to see some are free and others included with the ActiveLife membership, so important in these times of challenge for many families.”