Holiday Activities

We offer a great variety of activities for all ages, from the tiny tots up to adults.

This Easter we have all the usual fun and games and hopefully a few new things to try out!

To book a session, phone our Customer Service Team on 01856 879900 or at the centre in person. We recommend to book where possible to avoid disappointment. 

 

 Download Easter Holiday Programme Leaflet

 

Book Online! Many of our sessions can be booked online. click on the button below to go to out online booking page

 

Book Here

 

There are further activities available through Orkney Islands Council, including Fencing sessions taking place at the centre. Follow the link to find out more: 

 

OIC Easter Programme

  

 

 Don't forget to visit our Cinema listing's to see what's on offer at the Phoenix Cinema

Climbing

We have climbing sessions for ages 4 years up to adult and on the wall or Bouldering Cave. All sessions must be booked in advance via our customer service team on 01856 87900.  For more information on Climbing, please click here: Climbing and Bouldering

  • Fun Climbs & Bouldering

A popular holiday session! 1 hour of climbing or bouldering, try our different routes and see how high you can get! Sessions for age 4-7, 8-12 and 12-17 (Climb only) Book at Reception, on 01856 879900 or online

  • Family Climb

Our Family climb is a perfect opportunity to take your child climbing and start to learn how to belay them on the wall. For one adult and one child. Book at Reception, on 01856 879900

  • Youth Public Session

Our Youth public session is for climbers over 14 years who have been signed off as a competent climber. Any young people over the age of 14 that haven't been signed off yet can attend with a competent adult. Available through ActiveLife or pay as you go

 

Easter Climbing Schedule    Book Here

Learn to Swim Week

During the week commencing the 14th of April, we will be running a Learn to Swim Week. Here our lessons will run each day, Monday to Friday over the course of that week. We will have classes for Swim Skills Entry, 1a, 1b, 2 and 3. The times of the classes are as follows:

  • 0930-1000: Entry & 1b
  • 1005-1035: 1a & 2
  • 1040-1110: 1A & 3

These lessons are open to current and new swimmers. If you are unsure what level your child should be enrolled in, please contact courses@pickaquoy.com 

The week costs £32.00 for the five sessions. 

Book at reception or on 01856 879900

Pool Sessions

Over Midterm we have the following Pool sessions available:

  • Mondays & Fridays - WalterWalkerz, Stepping Stone and toys (1600-1700)
  • Wednesdays - Family Fun Session (1530-1700)
  • Saturdays - Snorkles & Flippers (1000-1100)
  • Sundays - Pirate Aquarun (Deependers only) 1415-1515

 

To see our full pool timetable, visit here

Arena Inflatables

 Over the midterm break, we have additional Arena Inflatables - perfect for getting rid of any extra energy!

We have three session types:

  • Under 11s
  • Under 5s
  • ASN Friendly

During all sessions, children must be accompanied by an adult. The sessions are available through ActiveLife or pay as you go for £4.25 per child. There is no need to book, just come along on the day. 

ASN Friendly

During the school holidays, our inflatable sessions can be a busy place! On Friday and Monday during Midterm, we have a dedicated session for children with additional support needs and their families to enjoy our inflatables. The more relaxed atmosphere, along with customers being understanding of others, allow more children to get the benefit of our inflatables.  

 

Run Jump Throw

Run, Jump, Throw is our introductory athletics programme for children ages 5 to 12. The focus of the session will be multi-activity/skill based using a variety of fun games and activities, promoting general skill development of fundamental movement skills. The programme offers a wide range of activity including all aspects of running, jumping and throwing, no matter what their level of ability or skill set.

Our Holiday sessions are open to all current or new children.

Running on Tuesday the 8th and 15th of April:

  • p1-2 1300-1400
  • p3-4 1400-1500

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Bubble Football

For ages 10-15yrs, we have our inflatable bodyzorbs! During the 45 min session, there is challenging games and races finishing in a game of Bubble Football - great fun!

Wednesday 9th & 16th of April

  • 10-12yrs 1500-1545
  • 13-15yrs 1600-1545

Parental consent forms must be completed prior to session. Collect at reception or download here

 

 

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