Live Life Aberdeenshire (LLA) are excited to launch a dedicated ASN Holiday Programme designed to provide fun, inclusive, and engaging activities for children and young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) across Aberdeenshire in October 2026, with their families. Thanks to Summer of Sport funding, we’re delighted to offer reduced prices across our ASN Tattie Holiday sports sessions.
There are many reasons why children and young people may need support to help them learn. Additional support needs can be both long- and short-term, or can simply refer to the help a child or young person needs in getting through a difficult period. Additional support needs can be due to:
These needs can affect how a child or young person learns, communicates, interacts with others, or takes part in activities.
Live Life Aberdeenshire’s ASN Activities available through Active Schools will focus on hub locations of Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Peterhead and Stonehaven however activities are open to anyone from across Aberdeenshire. Inverurie will operate as the primary location due to the availability of specialist staffing and resources for activities such as trampoline, bouldering etc.
Please review the information below which outlines what to expect at each of our sessions, booking requirements and how to sign up.
If you have any questions about our programme or accessibility requirements, please direct these to DisabilitySport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
You must book a space for all children attending the session (we welcome siblings to take part in the sessions, therefore please book a space for them too). Adults are not required to book a space. Please note you will not be able to see available spaces for sessions when logged in with an adults account. For all sessions, an appropriate adult must remain on site at the session to support their child, as required. Our sessions focus on a whole family approach, so please feel free to take relatives and extended family if you wish.
Once you have booked a space, you will receive an email requesting completion of the consent form. Please complete this as soon as possible and prior to the session to allow us to ensure we can meet the needs of your child(ren). Failure to do this may lead to delays as you arrive at the venue and could lead to a loss of activity time for you and your family.
Due to health and safety, it may not be suitable for participants with specific disabilities/ medical conditions to take part in an activity. If you would like to discuss if the session will be suitable for your child prior to booking, please contact
DisabilitySport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Coached (C) - An instructor will provide mini-challenges, games and activities. This will include group and individual activities.
Open Play (O) - Families can rotate around the equipment at their own pace, allowing their child to select how they would like to participate in the session. An instructor will be on hand to supervise and support.
Pairs (P) – maximum of 2 per session
Group (G) – maximum of 5-10 per session
Bsv = Banchory Sports Village - Banchory Sports Village - Live, Life Aberdeenshire
Fsc = Fraserburgh Community and Sports Centre - Fraserburgh Community and Sports Centre - Live, Life Aberdeenshire
Icc = Inverurie Community Campus - Inverurie Community Campus - Live, Life Aberdeenshire
Plc = Peterhead Leisure and Community Centre - Peterhead Leisure and Community Centre - Live, Life Aberdeenshire
Slc = Stonehaven Leisure Centre - Stonehaven Leisure Centre - Live, Life Aberdeenshire
Where – Inverurie, Stonehaven
Description – An adult and child (5-18) session during which the shallow end of the pool will be available allowing shallow water access to suit your confidence and ability. An instructor will be on hand to support and guide you and your child to build confidence in the water, develop skills and technique and work towards building independence in the water for your child. A parent/guardian aged 18+ must be in the water with the child on a 1:1 basis.
Additional Booking Information for Swimming - Due to the nature of these sessions, every child signing up must be accompanied by an adult who should be ready to go into the water if the child’s ability requires this. We promote attending on a 1 adult:1 child basis.
If you are planning to take responsibility for more than one child in a session, you must be able to safely supervise all children you are taking with you. This may mean you have to use suitable swim aids which include arm bands and float vests. For more information on our admission policy – please refer to https://bit.ly/3N1Ctxi
Coached (C) session within a group (G) setting – Floats/ toys will be available for use during the session as we combine instruction with learning through play. 60 minute sessions.
Where – Inverurie
Description – An instructor led fun bouldering session (un-roped climbing) on the Inverurie Community Campus bouldering wall. Standing 4.5 metres high and stretching 15 metres in length, it offers a diverse range of climbing features including slabs, overhangs, vertical walls, aretes, and corners - all designed for un-roped climbing. Now an Olympic sport, bouldering is a thrilling combination of physical strength, technical skill, and mental strategy. It requires minimal equipment - just climbing shoes, a chalk bag, and chalk - making it accessible for all ages and abilities. It is also a fantastic full-body workout.
Lots of games and challenges on and away from the wall. Participants must be able to climb and support themselves unaided. Rock shoes will be provided. Please wear comfortable sports clothing, long hair should be tied back. Children must understand that they must stop before reaching the top of the wall as there is no additional barrier to stop them going over the top of the bouldering wall.
Additional Booking Information – All participants taking part in Bouldering Wall sessions will receive a safety briefing prior to commencing the session. A safe participation in Bouldering/ Climbing Wall activities form will need to be completed at the start of the session.
Coached (C) session within a Group (G) setting. 55 minute sessions.
(Will show on app as: Location Asn Trampoline Gymnas – e.g. Icc Asn Trampoline Gymnas)
(Will show on app as: Location Asn Trampoline – e.g. Icc Asn Trampoline)
(Will show on app as: Location Asn Gymnastics – e.g. Icc Asn Gymnastics)
Where – Banchory, Fraserburgh, Inverurie
Description – Take part in gymnastics and trampoline activities with instruction from qualified coaches. Children will take turns on the above floor level raised trampoline with the trampoline coach. Please note, children must be able to get on and off the trampoline on their own with the use of access steps – there is no hoist available. Multiple children cannot use the trampoline at the same time, due to the risk of double bouncing. Whilst waiting to be called for their turn on the trampoline, children can try gymnastics activities on the various equipment set ups.
All jewellery must be removed and hair tied up, as required, prior to attending/ taking part in gymnastics and trampoline activities. Children should wear comfortable clothing e.g. a t-shirt and shorts/ leggings for the session. Socks are essential for the trampoline. No hooded jumpers are to be worn for the session.
Additional Booking Information – All participants taking part in Gymnastics and Trampoline sessions must complete the safe participation in Gymnastics and Trampoline activities form. This must be completed by the child’s attending adult scanning a QR code to complete the form prior to starting the session.
Trampoline and Gymnastics - Coached (C) sessions with structured instruction for the trampoline and also for gymnastics activities available within a group (G) setting. 55 minute sessions.
Trampoline - Coached (C) sessions with structured instruction for the trampoline available within a pairs (P) setting. 25 minute sessions.
Gymnastics - Coached (C) sessions with structured instruction for gymnastics activities available within a group (G) setting. 55 minute sessions.
(Will show on app as: Location Asn Ball Sport – e.g. Icc Asn Ball Sport)
Where – Banchory, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead, Stonehaven
Description – A sports session which will take place within a sports hall. The sessions will include activities associated to Basketball, Football, Rugby, Boccia.
Open play (O) or Coached (C) 55 minute sessions available within a group (G) setting.
(Will show on app as: Location Asn Racquet Sport – e.g. Icc Asn Racquet Sport)
Where – Banchory, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead, Stonehaven
Description – A sports session which will take place within a sports hall. The sessions will include activities associated to badminton, pickleball and short tennis.
Open play (O) 55 minute sessions available within a group (G) setting.
(Will show on app as: Location Asn Athletics – e.g. Icc Asn Athletics)
Where – Banchory, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead, Stonehaven
Description – A sports session which will take place within a sports hall. The sessions will include activities associated to running, jumping and throwing.
Coached (C) 55 minute sessions available within a group (G) setting.
(Will show on app as: Location Asn Multi-Sports (o) – e.g. Icc Asn Multi-Sports (o)
Where – Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead, Stonehaven
Description – A multi-sports session which will take place within a sports hall. These sessions support an open play environment for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and their families to explore sports activities within a positive, friendly and inclusive environment.
Equipment available for open play will vary for each session, but please let us know if your child would like to see anything specific and we will do our best to accommodate this, based on what is available. Support your child to take part to develop their sporting skills whilst interacting and socialising with other families. But most importantly, having fun!
Open play (O) sessions available within a group (G) setting. 55 minute sessions.
(Will show on app as: Location Asn Sensory Activities – e.g. Icc Asn Sensory Activities)
Where – Inverurie
Description – Take part in sensory activities to support your child to regulate and learn through physical activity. All jewellery must be removed and hair tied up, as required, prior to attending/ taking part in the session. Children should wear comfortable clothing e.g. a t-shirt and shorts/ leggings for the session.
Open play (O) session available within a group (G) setting. 55 minute sessions.
(Will show on app as: Location Asn Bouncy Castle – e.g. Icc Asn Bouncy Castle)
Where – Inverurie
Description – Inverurie ASN Bouncy Castle for children of maximum height 1.8m. An adult must stay and supervise their child and support if required.
Bouncy Castle Safety
Open play (O) session available within a group (G) setting. 55 minute sessions.
(Will show on app as: Location Asn Dance – e.g. Icc Asn Dance)
Where – Inverurie
Description – Come have some fun and learn some Hip-Hop dance moves (poppin’, lockin’ and breakin’) with a Hip-Hop choreographer. Learn different Hip-Hop tricks and new skills to show your friends.
Coached (C) 55 minute sessions available within a group (G) setting.
Book your sessions using your child's account details. If you attempt to book while logged in as an adult, the session will appear to be full. Your child must be registered with our booking system to make a booking. New customers can register here: New Customer Registration.
Booking is easier with the Live Life Aberdeenshire App
Further information and a consent form will be sent by email, usually within 24 hours of booking. Please complete the consent form no later than the day before your first session.
You can also search for activities and book via our online booking system.