Contact information on services throughout Aberdeen who offer social and leisure activities for children, young people and families.
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| Neighbourhood | Name and address | Contact details | What they offer | Age group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altens | Fishies 2's Group (term time only) Altens/Cove Community Centre | 01224 896798 altenscc@gmail.com | 1 year 10 months to 3 years | |
| Bridge of Don | Alex Collie Sports Centre Kinder GYM & Pre-school Gymnastics Cardens Knowe | 01224 507700 | Gymnastics is a fantastic way to keep little ones active and to help develop their motor skills! | 18 months up to 5 years |
Bieldside Mannofield Broomhill Sfield | Tots Group Airyhall Community Centre | 01224 208082 | Tots' meet on Tuesday morning. Adults must stay. | 18 months - 2.5yrs |
| Bucksburn | Get active@ Beacon- Kinder GYM & Pre-school Gymnastics | 01224 214488 GetActiveatBeacon@sportaberdeen.co.uk | Gymnastics is a fantastic way to keep little ones active and to help develop their motor skills! | 18 months up to 5 years |
Cults Bieldside Milltimber | Rhythm Time (Cults Parish Church North Hall) | 07716593828 rhythmtimeaberdeen@gmail.com | Multi sensory music classes for babies and toddlers. Sessions are 30 min long and we enjoy songs rhymes and activities which enhance development and early learning. | Toddler course: 1 year 1 month - 3 year s |
| Danestone | Mucky Pups Danestone Community Centre | 01224 828333 danestonecentre@btinternet.com | This is a drop in and play session. Messy play tables are provided with paint, glue etc | Up to 4 years |
| Danestone | Toddlers Tea Toast and Toys Danestone Community Centre | 01224 828333 danestonecentre@btinternet.com | Parent and Toddler Group. Parents get a cup of tea. Toddlers get toast and to play with age appropriate toys. | 1 year to 5 years |
| Danestone | Rhythm Time (Danestone Congregational Church) | 07716593828 | Multi sensory music classes for babies and toddlers Sessions are 30min long and we enjoy songs, rhymes and activities which enhance development and early learning. | Baby course: 0 - 13 months Toddler course: 1yr 1mth-3yr |
| Ferryhill | Ferryhill Community Centre 2's Group Albury Road | 01224 584118 | Various vacancies available. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. | 0-2 years |
| Ferryhill | Peep Little Rangers at Duthie Park Polmuir Road | 01224 248389 | This 6-8 week block of sessions focus on nature and outdoor activity themes and is delivered by the Park Rangers who are Peep trained. Peep supports parents and children to learn together. The Learning Together Programme supports parents and carers with children from 0-5 years of age to value and build on the home learning environment and attachment relationships with their children by making the most of everyday learning opportunities- listening, talking, playing, singing and sharing books and stories together. | 0-5 years |
| Ferryhill | Rhythm Time (Ruthrieston Community Centre)
| 07716593828 | Multi sensory music classes for babies and toddlers. Sessions are 30 min long and we enjoy songs, rhymes and activities which enhance development and early learning. | Baby course: 0 - 13 months Toddler course: 1year 1month-3 years |
| Froghall Powis Sunnybank | Peep Toddler Group at Sunnybank Community Centre Sunnybank School | 01224 248389 | Peep supports parents and children to learn together. The Learning Together Programme supports parents and carers to value and build on the home learning environment and attachment relationships with their children. | 0-5 years |
| Froghall Powis Sunnybank | Peep Baby Group at Sunnybank Community Centre Sunnybank School | 01224 248389 | Learning together with your child can be fun and had benefits for parents/carers too. Peep works in partnership with parents/carers recognising the vital role they play as their children's educators and in supporting their learning through everyday activities. | |
| Garthdee | Peep Toddler Group at Kaimhill Community Centre Pitmedden Terrace | 01224 248389 | Peep supports parents and children to learn together. The Learning Together Programme supports parents and carers to value and build on the home learning environment and attachment relationships with their children. | |
| Hanover | Aberdeen Science Centre Satrosphere 107 George Street | 01224 640340 | We are a science centre /visitor attraction providing fun and educational experiences for the whole community with hands-on exhibits and interactive shows and workshops. | |
| Hanover | Hanover Community Centre Toddler Group Constitution Street | 01224 627328 hanovercc@hotmail.co.uk | ||
| Hilton | Peep Toddler Groups at Cornhill Community Centre Beechwood Road | 01224 248389 peep@aberdeencity.gov.uk | Peep supports parents and children to learn together. The Learning Together Programme supports parents and carers with children to value and build on the home learning environment and attachment relationships with their children by making the most of everyday learning opportunities, listening, talking, playing, singing and sharing books and stories together. | 0-5 years |
| Mastrick | Tumbling Tots Group Mastrick Community Centre | 01224 788288 mastrickcc@hotmail.co.uk | 3 to 7 years | |
| Mastrick | Peep Baby Group at Mastrick Health Centre Mastrick Parish Church | 01224 248389 | Learning together with your child can be fun and had benefits for parents/carers too. Peep works in partnership with parents/carers recognising the vital role they play as their children's educators and in supporting their learning through everyday activities. Groups are run by multi-agency practitioners and offer core activities i.e. songs stories activities talk time and book sharing. | 0-5 years |
| Mastrick | Mastrick Community Centre Toddler Group Greenfern Road | 01224 788288 mastrickcc@hotmail.co.uk | This service works on a drop-in basis there is no need to book. | Up to 5 years |
| Midstocket | Peep Baby Group at Mile-End Community Wing Midstocket Road | 01224 248389 | Learning together with your child can be fun and had benefits for parents/carers too. Peep works in partnership with parents/carers. Recognising the vital role they play as their children's educators and in supporting their learning through everyday activities. | 0-5 years |
| Seaton | Peep Toddler Group at Seaton Community Project Seaton Place East | 01224 248389 | Peep supports parents and children to learn together. The Learning Together Programme supports parents and carers to value and build on the home learning environment and attachment relationships with their children. | |
| Torry | Balnagask Community Centre 6 Balnagask Road | 01224 871206 balnagaskcc.hazel@hotmail.co.uk | A preschool and carers group. We have a large bouncy castle and lots of toys. We do craft with the children, messy play and much more. | 6 months to 5 years |
| Torry | Peep Baby Group at Tullos Community Centre Girdleness Road | 01224 248389 | Learning together with your child can be fun and had benefits for parents/carers too. Peep works in partnership with parents/carers recognising the vital role they play as their children's educators and in supporting their learning through everyday activities. | |
| West End | Rubislaw Parent and Toddler Group Rubislaw Church Centre | 07747 830 386 | We hold names on a waiting list until places are available. Please contact for vacancy information. | 1 year 7 month- 2 years 8 months |
| West End | N C T Bumps and Babies (National Childbirth Trust) The Junction Church 5 Bon Accord Terrace Aberdeen AB11 6DP | aberdeen@nct.org.uk | Up to 3 years | |
| West End | Bonding with Baby
| 07832155338 | Baby Massage is an enjoyable 6 week course for you and your baby. | Birth - pre walking |
| West End | N C T Waddling To Toddling Group (National Childbirth Trust) St Francis Of Assissi Church | aberdeen@nct.org.uk N C T Bumps and Babies | Up to 1 year | |
| West End | Holburn West Church Toddler Group Holburn West Church 9 Ashley Park Drive Aberdeen AB10 6RY | 01224 571120 churchoffice@holburnwestchurch.org.uk | ||
| West End | Mainly Music Aberdeen Christian Fellowship | office@aberdeencf.com | Mainly Music is a fun music group for parents and carers to enjoy with their pre school children. The aim of Mainly Music is to provide an environment where pre school children develop skills to enhance their pre school education through the use of music, rhythm, rhyme and other music related activities with the participation of a parent or primary carer. | Up to 5 years of age. |
| Woodside | Fersands Family Centre Toddlers Group | 01224 524950 familycentre.fersands@gmail.com | Up to 3 years | |
| City Wide | Mainly Music | Mainly Music join a group | A fun music group for parents and carers to enjoy with their pre school children. The aim of Mainly Music is to provide an environment where pre school children develop skills to enhance their pre school education through the use of music, rhythm, rhyme and other music related activities with the participation of a parent or primary carer. | Up to 5 years |
| City Wide | NCT Aberdeen City and Shire | aberdeen@nct.org.uk | Upcoming events listed on website. | 0-5 years |
| City Wide | Tiny Talk | Tiny Talk | Newborn baby signing and toddler talking classes. |
| Neighbourhood | Name and address | Contact details | What they offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Centre | Drama, movement and acting workshops. Aberdeen Art Centre | info@aberdeenartscentre.com | |
| City Centre | Citymoves
| 01224 984 161 / 01224 984 159 citymoves@citymoves.org.uk | Classes for children include contemporary jazz, boys only hip hop/breakdance, kids creative dance, Scottish country dancing, performance groups and much more! |
| Mid Stocket | Midstocket Drama Classes Mile End Community Centre | 01224 498130 anghenderson@aberdeencity.gov.uk | Drama classes to help build confidence and self-esteem. |
| Rosemount | Shazam Theatre Company Rosemount Community Education Centre | info@shazamtheatrecompany.co.uk | A range of fun and friendly drama workshops and theatre groups for young people. Our professional and dedicated tutors use drama techniques to develop skills in performance, but also to build confidence, nurture creativity and forge friendships. |
| Name and address | Contact details | What they offer | Age group |
|---|---|---|---|
Aberdeen Snowsports Centre Garthdee Road | 01224 810215 snowsports@sportaberdeen.co.uk Aberdeen Snowsports | We offer a variety of year-round activities including tubing from age 5+, ski lessons from age 3+, snowboard lessons from age 7+, all from beginners to advance. | From 3 years |
Aquatics Aberdeen Broadfold Road | 01224047934 | Aquatics Aberdeen is Sport Aberdeen's Learn to Swim Programme which operates in all Sport Aberdeen swimming pools. The programme caters for all ages and abilities. | up to 16 years |
Mastrick Community Centre Trampolining Group Mastrick Community Centre | 01224 788288
| The Trampolining group at Mastrick Community Centre is for primary aged children looking to learn to trampoline, build fitness and exercise. | 5 - 12 years |
Outdoor Tennis, Bowling And Putting Sport Aberdeen | 01224 507744 | Outdoor sports facilities are available throughout the city from April to September. Main activities available are Bowling, Tennis and Putting | |
| Scottish Disability Sport | 07828744848 | ||
Transition Extreme Sports Links Road | 01224 626279 | We offer instruction in the climbing wall and skate park as well as specific 'beginner sessions' in the skate park if required. Please contact us to book an instructed session. | 5+ years |
Aberdeen Sports Village Linksfield Rd | 01224 438900 | Your children will have a fantastic time taking part in an encouraging atmosphere that will help them develop important physical and social skills, make new friends, and have lots of fun. | 5+ years |