Summer Arts Activities
Be creative and have fun this summer!
Choose from a wealth of summer arts activities across East Lothian.
Summer arts activities help young people build confidence, nurture creativity, develop new skills and above all have FUN!
For further information about any of our summer activities, please email our Development Officers:
Amy for Dance, Drama and ComputerXplorers: youththeatre@eastlothian.gov.uk
Charlotte for Music or Arts and Crafts: communitymusic@eastothian.gov.uk.
Alternatively call our box office team on 0131 653 5245.
See the table below for all activities, venues, times, prices and to book.
Click here to View Workshops via the Box Office Listings
**Please note, when booking online, the system will only display the start date of the camp you select**
Dance
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Tiny Tots Dance Introduction to dance for those aged 3-5. Our camps are the perfect way for children to learn about dance, make new friends and create lasting memories. |
Musselburgh, Fisherrow Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 July 9:00 to 10:30am |
£22.50 Closed |
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Dance Camp (5-8 years) Join us for an action packed 3 day, dance camp! Each day will be packed full of high energy, funky moves, movement and music based games, dance technique and so much more. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn Commercial / StreetDance routines to current TikTok, chart topping music! No previous dance experience necessary. Please wear trainers (no flip flops/sandals) and bring water! |
Musselburgh, Fisherrow Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 July 11:00am to 1:00pm
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£30 Closed |
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Dance Camp (9-12years) Join us for an action packed 3 day, dance camp! Each day will be packed full of high energy, funky moves, movement and music based games, dance technique and so much more. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn Commercial / StreetDance routines to current TikTok, chart topping music! No previous dance experience necessary. Please wear trainers (no flip flops/sandals) and bring water! |
Musselburgh, Fisherrow Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 July 1:30pm to 4:00pm |
£35 Closed |
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African Dance Experience (8+ adults welcome) Ghanaian master dancer Adie Baako is a great dancer and a fun teacher. He will show you traditional Ghanaian dance moves and put together a whole dance you can perform together at the end of the session . You are guaranteed to have a fun time moving in a new way which will have you buzzing for the rest of the day. Ages 8+. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear comfy clothes and shoes that you can dance in. Please bring a water bottle. |
Tranent Loch Centre Dance Studio Monday 31 July 1:00pm to 3:00pm |
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£10 Closed |
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Dance Workshop (5-12 year olds) Join us for an action packed dance workshop at The Bridge Centre, Haddington. Suitable for those aged 5-12, no previous dance experience necessary. Each workshop will be packed full of high energy, funky moves, movement and music based games, dance technique and so much more. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn Commercial / Street Dance routines to current TikTok, chart topping music! |
Haddington, The Bridge Centre Monday 24 July 9:00am to midday |
£12.50 Closed |
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Dance Workshop (5-12 year olds) Join us for an action packed dance workshop at Aberlady Village Hall. Suitable for those aged 5-12, no previous dance experience necessary. Each workshop will be packed full of high energy, funky moves, movement and music based games, dance technique and so much more. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn Commercial / Street Dance routines to current TikTok, chart topping music! |
Aberlady, Village Hall Monday 24 July 1:00pm to 4:00pm |
£12.50 Closed |
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Dance Workshop (5-12 year olds) Join us for an action packed dance workshop at Prestonpans Community Centre. Suitable for those aged 5-12, no previous dance experience necessary. |
Prestonpans Community Centre Friday 11 Aug 10:00am to midday |
£7 |
Music
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Build a Band (P7-S6) Ever wanted to be in a band? Come and try your hand at vocals, keyboards, drums, guitar and bass and work with other musicians to "build" a band. |
Haddington, Rugby Club Monday 3 to Friday 7 July 10:00am to midday |
£80 Closed |
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Intro to Music Technology (14+) Learn the basics of live sound and recording as well as digital plus music production and sound design. The course includes pre-production, recording, editing, mixing and mastering. No experience required.
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Haddington, Bridge Centre Monday 17 to Thursday 20 July 1:00pm to 3:00pm |
£65 Closed |
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Big Drum Adventure (8-14) Join Mat the Hat for a day-long Big Drum Adventure - a musical jamboree of drumming, music, games and activities. No musical experience is needed, just plenty of energy and a sense of adventure! All instruments and activities are provided. |
Musselburgh, Fisherrow Tuesday 1 Aug 10:00am to 3:00pm |
£30 Closed |
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Haddington Library, Star Room, John Gray Centre Tuesday 8 Aug 10:00am to 3:00pm |
£30 Unavailable |
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Tin Whistle Tunes (9-16) Come and have a go at the Scottish tin whistle. Freya will teach you the notes and a wee tune. No experience necessary and it's all done by ear. Bring a whistle if you have one, otherwise they will be provided |
Aberlady Village Hall Thursday 20 July Age 9-12: 10:00 to 10:45am |
£6 Closed |
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Aberlady Village Hall Thursday 20 July Age 13-16: 11:15am to midday |
£6 Closed |
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Haddington, Bridge Centre Thursday 3 Aug Age 9-12: 10:00 to 10:45am |
£6 Unavailable |
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Haddington, Bridge Centre Thursday 3 Aug Age 13-16: 11:15am to midday |
£6 Unavailable |
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Mixed Instruments and Trad Tunes (Intermediate Experience) Come and try your hand at playing in a Scottish trad music band. You can take part with most instruments, not just those that you'd find in a ceilidh band. You must be at an intermediate level and have been playing for at least 3 years. Please bring an instrument, water and a snack (at Pencaitland) or lunch (at North Bewrick). |
Pencaitland, Trevelyan Hall Thursday 20 July 1:30 to 4:30pm |
£15 Closed |
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North Berwick, Hope Rooms Tuesday 1 Aug 10:00am to 2:00pm |
£20 Closed |
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Singing and Performance taster (8+) An introduction to singing and performance skills. We'll start with some vocal warm up exercise and games. The rest of the session will be spent learning songs and working on your performance technique. No experience necessary! Bring water and a snack |
Aberlady Village Hall Thursday 10 Aug 9:00am to midday |
£15 |
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Introduction to Songwriting (8+) Everything you need to get started as a song writer. We'll start with games then spend time on the creative process like creating mind maps together, picking out words, and creating phrases. We'll aim to have a short song completed in full by the end of the session. Bring water and a snack. |
Pencaitland, Trevelyan Hall Thu 10 Aug 1:30pm to 4:00pm |
£14 |
Drama and Musical Theatre
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Drama Camp (6-12 years) Join us for a fun-filled and relaxed week of drama development: learning new skills, puppetry, drama games, improvisation, physical theatre, accents, vocal skills and so much more! Please bring a packed lunch, snacks and water. |
Dunbar, Town House Monday 17 to Friday 21 July 9:15am to 1:00pm
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£80 Closed |
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Drama Camp (12+) Join us for an exciting week of drama development for budding performers- improvisation, comedic acting, drama games, vocal skills, movement and script writing! Please bring water and a snack for this activity. |
Dunbar, Town House Monday 17 to Friday 21 July 1:30pm to 4:00pm
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£65 Closed |
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Drama Workshop (5-12 years) Join us for an exciting 2 day drama workshop for budding performers. A fantastic opportunity for children to develop their acting and performance skills, make new friends and create lasting memories in a fun and friendly atmosphere! |
Tranent, Loch Centre Thursday 20 to Friday 21 July 10:00am to 1:00pm |
£27 Closed |
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Comedy Workshop (11+) Love Comedy? Think you could be the next Kevin Bridges? Join us for a 2 day comedy workshop. Participants will learn different types of Comedy from Stand up, Sketch, satire, Improvisation, Physical and Clowning. |
Musselburgh, Fisherrow Centre Thursday 20 to Friday 21 July 10:00am to 1:00pm |
£36 Closed |
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Play in a Week (5-12 year olds) Calling all budding actors, directors and script writers! We are setting you the challenge of creating a play in just one week! This summer camp will offer 5 fun filled days of drama development for those aged 5 -12, looking to explore their potential, boost their confidence and develop their acting skills. There will be a small performance at the end of the week to showcase what they have been working on. |
Musselburgh, Fisherrow Centre Monday 24 to Friday 28 July 9:00am to 1:00pm |
£87 Closed |
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Musical Theatre Taster (5-12) Musical theatre is a mixture of dance, singing and drama. We will play some warm up games, learn a short clip of a song, a mini dance routine and a few lines of a drama scene. Bring water a snack, shoes you can dance in and wear comfy clothes. |
Haddington, Bridge Centre Thursday 27 July Age 5-7: 10:00am to 12:00pm |
£10 Closed |
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Haddington, Bridge Centre Thursday 27 July Age 8-12: 1:00pm to 4:00pm |
£15 Closed |
Visual Arts and Crafts
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ComputerXplorers: Lego Animation (8+) Learn everything you need to know about Stop Motion Animation. We will teach you the techniques you need from creating your own script and filming to using more complesoftware and the latest techniques. Watch out Wallace and Gromit here comes ComputerXplorers! |
Musselburgh, Fisherrow Centre Tuesday 1 Aug 10:00am to 4:00pm |
£44 Unavailable |
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ComputerXplorers: Coding and Game Design (8+) Create and play your very own video game ! This workshop is all about coding and game design. Learn the fundamentals of games design as you learn how to create your very own video game to take home and play. From retro gaming (think Pacman and Super Mario!) up to the present day. We've got you covered. |
Musselburgh, Fisherrow Centre Wednesday 2 Aug 10:00am to 4:00pm |
£44 Unavailable |
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ComputerXplorers: Lego Robotics (8+) Use the latest Lego robotics technology to build and program amazing creatures which can move using motors, gears and wheels. Learn how to program sensors to make the robot react to its surroundings. Program robot birds to chirp, crocodiles to snap and plane engines to rev! |
Musselburgh, Fisherrow Centre Monday 7 Aug 10:00am to 4:00pm |
£44 Unavailable |
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Craft Workshop: Sea Shore (8-12) Learn how you can create artwork from our environment. Bring in items from the seashore that inspire you and that you would like to use to create your artwork, i.e. sand, shells, pebbles, seaweed, crab shells etc. A great opportunity to get some fresh air and explore your surroundings. NB we will not be taking the children to the beach in this session so some seashore items will be available but you're advised to bring some of your own. |
North Berwick, Hope Rooms Thursday 6 Jul 1:15 to 2:45pm |
£20 Closed |
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Musselburgh, Fisherrow Centre Thursday 27 July 1:30 to 3:00pm |
£20 Closed |
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Craft Workshop: Bag Decorating Design and decorate your own jute bag with your favourite character, image or pattern. We will use paints with jewels and gems for added sparkle. Bags are suitable for shopping, swimming kit, gym etc. All materials included. |
Haddington, Bridge Centre Pool Hall Thursday 13 Jul 10:15 to 11:45pm |
£23 Closed |
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Aberlady Village Hall Thursday 13 July 1:15 to 2:45pm |
£23 Closed |
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Craft Workshop: Recycled Robots Have fun and explore your imagination. Use everyday junk to create your own robot. Some items will be provided but please bring along any recycled boxes, cartons, lids and pots you'd like to use. |
Ormiston, Community Centre Thursday 20 July 1:15 to 2:45pm |
£21 Closed
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Tranent, Loch Centre Club and Craft Room Thursday 27 July 10:15 to 11:45am |
£21 Closed |
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Art Workshop: Mosaics (8-12) This workshop will be looking at the art work of the Spanish artist Gaudi. We will look at how he created beautiful pieces of art by using ceramics and mosaics. Create your own mosaic to take home. |
Dunbar, Bleachingfield Centre Youth Room Thursday 3 Aug 10:15 to 11:45am |
£20 Closed |