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Looking for summer activities for your child? Loretto offers Art, Dance, Hockey, Rugby, and Adventure camps led by specialist teachers and expert coaches.

Merchiston Castle School hosts the Merchiston Summer Rugby Camp 2026 in Edinburgh (July 20–24). Open to Under 10–Under 18 players; non-residential; sessions 9:30am–3:30pm (Fri 12:30pm). Cost £348

Discover Edinburgh's Easter and Summer holiday camps—from multi-sport programs to tennis, golf, rugby, netball and outdoor adventures—with options at independent schools for 2026 in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Are you looking for ways to keep your child entertained during the school holidays? Conveniently located just a 20-minute drive from Edinburgh city centre, Loretto hosts a range of activity camps over the Easter and Summer holidays, from Acrobatics to Volunteering and Adventure Sport. Participating in activity camps has many benefits, including discovering new interests and talents, reducing screen time, and making new friends. Read on to discover five benefits of sending