Activities for children

• University museums

  Children and families are welcome at all of the University’s museums. Children may be especially excited by a visit to the Bell Pettigrew Museum where they can find plenty of child-friendly activities.

• Music and theatre

  For children interested in the performing arts, the University offers a range of opportunities. From lessons in a variety of instruments through to musical performances to delight little ones, the University Music Centre is well worth investigating. Find out more about music lessons.

  There are also a number of ways to get involved with the University's Byre Theatre. Children and families can also get involved with On The Rocks, the annual arts festival in St Andrews.

• Sport

  Saints Sport offers a wide variety of activities for children in the St Andrews area to get involved and be active throughout the year through the Junior Saints programme.
  
  Weekly classes
  The Junior Saints team runs a programme of weekly classes and activities for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years, regular after-school activities for primary-aged children and a mixture of coached, competitive, and recreational activities for those in secondary school. Classes are led by fully qualified coaches and offer a wide range sporting activities. To find out more, take a look at the Saints Sport website.
  
  Holiday camps
  Saints Sport offers a variety of multisport and sport specific camps throughout the year to coincide with school holidays and in-service days. If the schools are off, you can guarantee that Junior Saints will be on. To find out more, take a look at the Saints Sport website.
  
  1-2-1 coaching
  For children looking to develop their football or tennis skills, the Junior Saints team offers 1-2-1 coaching sessions or bespoke lessons, led by highly qualified and experienced in-house coaches. To find out more, take a look at the Saints Sport website.
  
  Birthday parties
  Are you looking for a fun active alternative for your child’s next birthday party? Our team of qualified Junior Saints coaches are here to ensure your child and their guests have a wonderful day trying new sports and fun activities. To find out more, take a look at the Saints Sport website.

• Summer schools

  The University of St Andrews offers a number of summer courses each year. These courses are taught by full-time members of the faculties of the University and are open to students and individuals from around the world. For students who are interested in experiencing what it is like to study at the University of St Andrews or are looking for a taste of university life, a summer school may be the perfect opportunity.