Welcome to Prestonpans Active Schools

Our aim is to offer school-aged children opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity, while promoting active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. 

Working in partnership with schools and other community organisations, we achieve this aim with the support of a network of volunteers, coaches, parents, carers and school staff who deliver extra-curricular sports activities before and after school, during break and lunch times, and across the wider community.

Volunteers are at the heart of Active Schools, and we rely on our volunteers to help us provide free opportunities for children to be active and take part in sport at their school and in the local community To learn more about volunteering with Active Schools, please email ssands@elcschool.org.uk

Scroll down to learn more about Active Schools in the Prestonpans area, activity bookings, and available support.

 

FREE Access to Active East Lothian Paid Activities

Active Schools activities are free to all. Active East Lothian activities have a fee but are free to pupils who are care experienced, young carers, and/or registered for free school meals with East Lothian Council. All support is delivered confidentially.

For more information, please see the information in your free school meals registration pack or contact Stewart Sands, Active Schools Coordinator at ssands@elcschool.org.uk

Activity Support

We aim to make all of our activities inclusive to all and understand that everyone has differing needs and requirements. We will try to make reasonable adjustments where possible and will always be open to engaging with pupils and parents/carers to ensure this happens.

In our booking form we will ask you a few questions to share any information that will help us provide any additional support.

Click here if you would like to see these questions prior to booking.

If you would like to speak to Active Schools directly about any activities, please contact Stewart Sands, Active Schools Coordinator at ssands@elcschool.org.uk

14th August 2025 | Update from Stewart Sands, Active Schools Coordinator

Hello! We're looking forward to the 2025-26 school year and are in the process of planning our activity programme for Term 1 and beyond.

Due to annual leave through early September, most activities will start after the September Break (with the exception of Beginner Karate).

With various changes in availability for a few of our volunteers, there may be changes to last year's programme, and in some cases we may be unable to reintroduce all activities. However, we are aiming to recruit more volunteers to help us provide a range of activities and opportunities throughout the year. Please keep an eye out for updates from your child's school.

In the meantime, please click the link below to share your feedback on what sports you might like to see more of at your child's school. Your feedback will help us as we plan for the year ahead.

Thank you for your ongoing support - Stewart.

 

Active Schools & Active East Lothian Activity Bookings

Click on each activity link below for bookings and to learn more about sport and activities currently available for Primary School children from the Prestonpans school area.

Please look out for updates from your child's school and on our social media pages as we aim to add more activities throughout the year and each term.

Spaces for all activities are limited and must be booked in advance.

 

Term 1 Activities (Sep-Dec) Coming Soon!

All pages will be updated for this term's activity bookings by the dates below

Beginner Karate and Disability Sport Club available to book now

All other activities available to book from 6pm on Monday 1st September

Total Adventure

Active East Lothian offers a range of exciting outdoor and adventure sports through the Total Adventure activity programme. Click on the link below for bookings and information for activities such as Surfing, Wakeboarding, Rock Climbing and Sailing.

Club & Community Sport

Click on each link below to learn more about community clubs in the local area.

While some of our local clubs deliver activities in partnership with Active Schools, please be aware that all community clubs operate independently of East Lothian Council Active Schools

Click here to learn more about our Prestonpans Community Sports Hub.

• Athletics: Team East Lothian
• Football: Longniddry Villa FC
• Football: Lothian Colts FC
• Football: Preston Athletic Youth FC
• Hockey: Preston Lodge Ladies Hockey Club
• Holiday Clubs & Family Support: Pennypit Trust
• Rugby: Preston Lodge RFC
• Tennis: Longniddry Tennis Club
• Trampolining: City of Edinburgh Trampoline Club

East Lothian Kit Stop

Do you have any pre-loved sports kit or equipment that needs a new home?

Does your child need any sports kit or equipment for their activities?

Click below to learn more about our East Lothian Kit Stop, a sports recycling programme delivered by Active Schools.