SScOT (formerly SISO) has been running full-time residential activity holidays based on orchestral and wind band playing, for 9 to15 year-olds of grade 3 standard and above, each July since 1985. These Summer Courses now attract about 90 children each year.  

Play Away Days are held on an occasional basis for children aged 8 and above of grade 2 standard and above.

There are no auditions for any of SScOT's activities, the aim being to challenge each child at a suitable level, and to build on their motivation and enthusiasm.