Summer camps on offer for kids

Youngsters in Monklands can stay fit and active this summer with a host of fun sports camps hosted by North Lanarkshire Leisure.

Football, swimming, tennis, athletics, multi-sports, dance and BMX classes are on offer to youngsters of all ages during the holidays.

Nicky Laughlin, Sports Development officer, said: “We want to encourage kids to lead a healthy lifestyle during the school holidays and our kids’ clubs provide a great way for parents and carers to get youngsters out for some fun and exercise.”

Camps run from July 3 to August 11 at sports centres across North Lanarkshire.

Councillor Frank McNally, director of NL Leisure, said: “Our programmes offer a great place for kids to keep active during the holidays. They provide an excellent opportunity to meet new friends and to learn in a fun environment.

“We want to encourage kids to lead a healthy lifestyle and our range of activities gives parents and carers a huge choice to get youngsters out for some fun and exercise.”

For more information go to www. nlleisure. co. uk or contact your local NL Leisure Centre.

Belter Celtic wonderkid Kieran Tierney drops by to help out with training