Countdown to The Quest 2012

Summer’s flying by (or maybe floating by!) and one of the highlights of the summer youth programme is now just a week away. The Quest is the annual event enjoyed by hundred of local young people, and the final destination this year is , as always, a closely-guarded secret.

Muirhouse Youth Development Group’s (MYDGs) Joanne Stewart explained: “The Quest is an area-wide event – a scavenger hunt across Edinburgh ending in a secret location with a barbecue and fun activities for around 100 young people and volunteers, which promotes team work and sportsmanship. The Quest aims to include each youth agency in the North Edinburgh area and is one of the most popular area-wide activities – it’s been taking place for many years, always with a great turn out. We are very proud to say that we won an award from the Edinburgh Evening News last year for ‘the best youth initiative’, voted for by Evening News readers, which I think shows the popularity of the event in the community. We’re hoping this year’s Quest will be even better!”

The Quest starts from Scottish Gas HQ on Waterfront Avenue next Friday (27 July) at 11am and finishes … well, who knows?

Some pictures from Quest 2010:

PYCP summer programme unveiled

Pilton Youth and Children’s Project’s Summer Programme is hot off the press and it’s packed with fun activities for the holidays.

From barbecues and fun clubs to movie clubs and summer snowboarding (!) – and trips to the Fringe, Blair Drummond and Laser Quest, too – there should be something to keep children and young people happy over the summer.

Spaces for trips are limited and priority will be given to existing service users; sign up day is Friday 6 July from 10am – 3pm.

For further information telephone 332 9815, visit PYCP’s website at www.pycp.co.uk or email summer@pycp.co.uk

Big summer plans at Granton Youth Centre

Granton Youth Centre has planned a huge programme of summer activities lined up for young people from the Granton, Trinity, Pilton and Muirhouse areas. From IT, sailing and football to trips, paintball and residentials – and everything in between – there’s something for everyone down by Granton Square!

For further information call 467 5854, email info@grantonyouth.com or check out the website at www.grantonyouth.com

GYC’s summer programme is available here:

GYC Summer Programme 2012

Craigroyston Community High School Summer Programme

There’s absolutely no reason to be bored this July with a full programme of local activities at Craigroyston Community High School on Pennywell Road. Whether it’s art, fitness or cookery there’s something for you at Craigie this summer!

MONDAYS

2, 9, 16 and 23 July

Art: Painting and Drawing 10.30 – 12.30pm

£10 for four weeks or £3 per session

9, 16, 23 July

Family swim session 2 – 3pm

Adult £1, child 50p.

9, 16, 23 July

Adult Swim Session 3 – 4pm

Adult £1.50

2, 9, 16, 23 July

Fitness Gym 5.30 – 7.30pm

£3 per session

TUESDAYS

Gallery visits with Steven Hood

10 July 10.30

Drawing from the Landscape

Meet outside the RSA on the Mound for 10.30am

£3 – no entrance fee

24 July 10.30

Expanding Horizons – Giovanni Battista Lusieri (1754 – 1821)

Stunningly beautiful landscapes in watercolour

Meet outside The National Gallery on The Mound at 10.30

Entrance fee £7.50/£5 concessions

Home Cookery: Soups, salads and bakes!

3, 10 & 17 July

Never be stuck for a quick, healthy and tasty meal again!

£3 (to cover cost of ingredients). Bring a container to take your food home – or you can eat it here!

Family Swim Sessions 5.30 – 6.30pm

3, 10, 17 and 24 July. Adult £1, child 50p

Adult Open Swim Session 6.30 – 7.30pm

3, 10, 17 and 24 July. Adult £1.50

Fitness Gym 5.30 – 7.30pm

3, 10, 17 and 24 July. £3 per session.

WEDNESDAYS

Fitness Gym 5.30 – 7.30pm

4, 11, 18 and 25 July. £3 per session.

THURSDAYS

5, 12, 19 & 26 July

Family Swim Session 2 – 3pm Adult £1, child 50p.

Adult Open Swim Session 3 – 4pm £1.50p

Fitness Gym 5.30 – 7.30pm £3 per session.

FRIDAYS

July 13, 20, 27 & 3 August

Feet Foxes 10 – 11am

Feet Foxes is a class for parents and children (age 18 months – 5 years) who are looking for some FUN and enjoy dancing, movement, singing and playing games together! Each class has a mix of structured and free play, which encourages creativity whilst working and having fun together. Classes run as drop-in sessions, so pop along whenever suits! We dance in our bare feet and it’s best to wear comfy clothes!

£1.50 – One adult and up to three children; additional children 50p.

Aquafit and Adult Swim Session 11.30 – 12.30pm

July 6,13, 20 & 27 £1.50 per session.

For more information, to book a place on the Art or Cookery classes or to book a place on one of the gallery visits please call in at the school, telephone 538 7285 or 477 7801 or email admin@craigroyston.edin.sch.uk