Holiday Camp Survey

We asked

Live Life Aberdeenshire (LLA) wanted to understand your interest in potential full-day or full-week multi-activity holiday camps. Specifically, we asked:

• Preferred drop-off and pick-up times
• Ideal age groups
• Willingness to travel
• How far in advance you would like holiday activities to be announced
• Whether you’d like to be contacted about future LLA activities and services

You Said

Participation
We received a strong level of engagement from the community, with many people responding to the survey.

Interest in Full-Day Camps
The majority of respondents expressed interest in full-day, multi-activity holiday camps, indicating significant demand for this type of programme.

Preferred Number of Days

• 2–3 days: Nearly half of the respondents chose this option.
• 5 days: A notable proportion preferred a full week.
• 1 day: A smaller share indicated interest in a single-day format.

Preferred Timings
Over half of the participants favoured a 9:00/9:30 a.m. start with a 4:00/4:30 p.m. finish, suggesting that a standard workday schedule is most convenient.

Age Groups

• 5–8 years: A large portion of responses focused on this age range.
• 9–12 years: Another substantial group favoured slightly older children.
• Only a small number of respondents selected ages outside this bracket.

Willingness to Travel
Most participants were comfortable travelling a moderate distance (around 5–10 miles) for a full-day camp.

Planning Ahead
A significant portion preferred having at least a month’s notice to plan holiday activities.

Future Contact
A substantial majority indicated they would like ongoing updates from Live Life Aberdeenshire (LLA) about future activities and services.

Conclusion
Overall, the majority of respondents prefer a full-day, multi-activity format that aligns with typical working hours. Children aged 5–12 remain the core demographic, with participants showing willingness to travel a moderate distance. Allowing adequate planning time and providing consistent communication will be essential in meeting these community needs.

We Will

Based on these insights, we will use this feedback to inform our planning and explore options for future holiday programme provision. As we develop any new initiatives or pilots, we’ll provide further updates so you can stay informed about potential opportunities for your children.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views. Your input is invaluable in helping us understand community needs and consider how best to deliver holiday activities in the future.