Under 5s Activities and Classes

Ainslie Park Leisure Centre has the perfect fitness event for all the little ones out there! We're all about getting kids active, learning new skills, and most importantly, having fun! Our wide range of coached activities includes swimming, dancing, football, diving, trampolining, and gymnastics. There's something for every child to get involved and get moving with us.

Looking for classes specifically designed for your little ones? Our Adult and Baby Classes or Preschool Classes for 3–5 years are just the ticket. These classes offer a variety of activities such as swimming, dancing, football, diving, trampolining, and gymnastics. They're coached and designed to help children learn new skills, improve coordination and agility, increase self-confidence, and forge social connections with other children.

For those aged 3 to 5 years old, our Jump into Sport Multi-Sports class is the ultimate program. In each 45-minute session, kids can try their hand at a wide range of sports including athletics, tennis, gymnastics, football, and more. These activities help develop physical literacy, spatial awareness, balance, coordination, agility, speed, and enjoyment of exercise from an early age.

And hey, we haven't forgotten about the parents! We also offer Parent & Child classes where you can enjoy active fun with your little one. Choose from Multisport, Swimming, Gymnastics, and Football classes. These classes provide a great opportunity for parent and child bonding while engaging in physical activities.

But wait, there's more! Our Baby and Gym Nippers class is a gymnastics-based class that helps build confidence and movement skills in young children. We even have Adult & Child classes for walking to 18 months of age. And for those who want to explore gymnastics and trampoline skills, our Gym & Jump class is the way to go. We have classes for 18 months and older.

Is your child a football fanatic? Our Mini Kickers and Kick Starters classes are perfect for them. These classes focus on teaching core starter skills while providing a fun and engaging environment.

For those interested in trampolining, gymnastics, or diving, our Jump and Dive Skills class is a fantastic start. Kids can develop the necessary skills for these sports using the dive board and trampoline in our dry dive area.

Is track and field more their thing? Our Run, Jump, and Throw class is an absolute must. These classes provide various games and challenges that lay the foundations for future stars of track and field.

Water confidence is important, and that's where our Swim Pre-School classes come in. These early years swim classes across the city help children build their confidence in the water. We even have Adult and Baby/Child classes available.

Tennis enthusiasts, we've got you covered too! Our Tots Tennis classes at Craiglockhart and The Meadows are a great option for your little ones.

Booking into any of our coaching classes is easy-peasy. Just head over to our Coaching HomePortal, our convenient online platform that allows you to book and pay for classes effortlessly. You can even add additional classes and siblings to your account. Once booked and paid, your space is guaranteed.

And that's not all! We have three incredible Soft Play venues around the city: Scrambles at EICA Ratho, Tumbles at Portobello, and Clambers at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Each venue offers a unique soft play experience with designated Baby, Toddler, and Junior zones. Open 7 days a week, with prices starting from just £1 an hour, it's an amazing option for some indoor fun.

If you're looking for unlimited access to all our soft play facilities, our Soft Play Membership is the way to go. It offers unbelievable value, fantastic flexibility, and endless entertainment for your little ones.

So what are you waiting for? Come join us at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre for a fitness event that will have your little ones active, learning, and having a blast!