Spring into Easter 2026

What you told us

1. Overall experience was positive

Most families had a positive experience and would attend again.
Children had fun, became more active, built confidence and tried new experiences.

What we're doing

Continue delivering varied programmes focused on fun, activity, confidence and new experiences.
Build on successful activities and maintain high-quality delivery across all services.

2. Demand is high – but availability is limited

Sessions filled quickly and some families could not access suitable activities.
Families requested more sessions, locations, and timing options.

What we're doing

Increase session numbers and capacity where possible.
Expand provision in high-demand areas and spread activities across the holiday period.

3. More local and inclusive provision needed

Feedback highlighted gaps in local provision and demand for additional ASN opportunities.

What we're doing

Expand ASN and disability provision through specialist hubs and inclusive programming.
Improve staff training and collaborative delivery across services.

4. Need more choice and age-appropriate activities

Requests for more teenage activities, younger children's opportunities, creative, digital, and outdoor experiences.

What we're doing

Develop more activities for teenagers and broaden programme choices.
Review age groupings and strengthen partnership delivery.

5. Cost and value for money concerns

Most families felt sessions represented good value, although affordability remains important.

What we're doing

Maintain affordable pricing, concessions, and subsidized opportunities where possible.

6. Communication and promotion could be improved

Families requested clearer promotion and easier access to booking information.

What we're doing

Improve communication through schools, social media, and community channels.
Provide clearer booking guidance.

7. Session quality and delivery varies

While most feedback was positive, some participants requested improved consistency.

What we're doing

Strengthen session planning, quality assurance, and activity descriptions.

8. Booking and access experience

Families experienced challenges in securing places on popular sessions.

What we're doing

Improve booking support, customer guidance, and accessibility of information.

What we're doing

You told us the programme is valued and makes a positive difference - but needs more availability, greater choice and improved accessibility.

We’re responding by expanding provision, increasing inclusive opportunities, broadening activity choices, improving communication, and enhancing quality across all services.

Our Summer of Play programme has been developed using this feedback and offers a wider range of accessible, inclusive and engaging opportunities across Aberdeenshire.