The start of North Ayrshire's biggest ever programme of school holiday activities is underway!

And there's so much to do in and around Largs, West Kilbride and Cumbrae that the kids won't want the holidays to end!

From the beginning of July right through to the middle of August there's a packed programme of KA Leisure events – from super sports and kids clubs and free midweek swimming to KA Leisure's free fun-packed Summer Roadshows.

Throughout the holiday period, KA Leisure's swimming pool at the Vikingar! Centre will play host to a range of swimming activities including free public swim sessions Monday to Friday for all children and young people. Just present your NA Library card or NEC card for free entry.

The range of special activities include Inflatable Fun Run and Floats Out sessions.

The highlight for many during the holidays will be the super free Summer Roadshow on Friday, July 29 (11am – 3pm) on Largs Promenade when in addition to the usual sports, games, inflatables and competitions there will be FREE swimming for all the family at Vikingar!. Visitors to the Roadshow can also take a tour of KA Leisure's Vikingar attraction for only £1 per person.

Budding young sports stars get the chance during the holiday period to meet new friends and develop their skills at a variety of sports camps and events.

This year's football camps will be Euro 2016 themed and give the kids the chance to improve their skills and take part in small sided games. The four-day football camps (for 5-11 year-olds) kick off on Monday July 4 until Thursday July 7 at West Kilbride Primary and are followed by Garrison Millport on July 18-21, Barrfields Largs on July 25-28 and West Kilbride again on August 8-11. For information call Craig Hamilton on 01294 317464 or email chamilton@kaleisure.com

KA Campus West Kilbride is the venue from July 4 to August 12 for the midweek Summer Kids Club and Lunch Club for 5-12 year olds.

If the kids want to keep fit there's Junior Bootcamp for 10-15 year-olds every Tuesda between 2pm and 3pm at Vikingar! where they can tackle obstacle courses, body weight exercise and much more. Call 01475 689777 for more information.

The Olympics comes to Barrfields Stadium in Largs on Tuesday August 2 when the Summer Rio Roadshow hits town. This one day athletics spectacular for two different age groups (5-7 and 8-14) covers all the great elements of the sport under the watchful eye and guidance of North Ayrshire Athletics Club's qualified coaches. All athletes taking part in our roadshow will receive a goodie bag including a T-shirt and certificate.

A KA Leisure spokesperson said: “ These KA Leisure events provide a great chance to encourage your kids to stay fit and active this summer. They will meet new friends and learn new skills in a fun and safe environment.”

Check out the KA Leisure summer programme brochure for dates, prices and info at kaleisure.com and make the most of the holidays!