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Free youth work programmes running July & August 2026 for young people aged 12 to 25 years across Dumfries and Galloway.

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Young Makers

Are you interested in making and designing? Do you want to see some of your designs and ideas realised? Join the young makers group this summer and work towards building projects for Oasis Youth Centre. Learn new skills, meet new people and even work towards achieving your Dynamic Youth Award. For 14-17s. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Tuesdays 28th July & 4th, 11th August

Thursdays 30th July & 6th, 13th August

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Super Mondays

If you have additional support needs or disabilities, this group is for you. Join us to meet people your age, make friends and take part in fun, confidence-building activities. We are a friendly, inclusive space where you can try new things, be yourself and feel part of a supportive community. Ages 12-25 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries 

Date and time

Mondays at 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm 

13th July - Wellbeing Night 

20th July- Games Night 

27th July- Sports Mash-up 

Gaming Group

Do you like gaming? Each week we have different games to try from game competitions to building your own boardgame! Explore sports games, design your own game and take part in gaming competitions! For 12-17s. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursdays 30th July, 6th & 13th August

2-4pm

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Live Music!

If you're into music, come along and see live music from local bands, singers and DJ's. For 12-17s. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursday 13th August

6-8.30pm

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Music Development

If you're into music, come along and get ready to perform. Whether you love singing, play an instrument, or just want to boost your confidence on stage, it's a fun chance to express yourself, try something new and make music with others. For 12-17s. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursdays 30th July & 6th, 13th August

5-6.30pm

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Music Drop In Rehersal

Whether you're practising for a performance or just want to try out a new song, come along to this Drop In to practice your music skills. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursday 30th July, 6th & 13th August 

7-8:30 pm 

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Nature, Nature, Nature

Keen to explore nature? Want to do a digital detox night focussed on helping YOU get back to basics with nature? Pop along and try lots of different activities exploring all things nature! P6-S6.

Location, Date and time

Thursday 16th July - Lockerbie Town Hall - 3 - 4.30pm

Monday 10th August - Moffat Academy - 5.30 - 7pm

Tuesday 11th August - Richard Greenhow Centre, Gretna - 1-2.30pm

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Young Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering? Would you like to work on a project to help benefit Young People in Dumfries? Come along to our Young Volunteer group and meet new friends, learn new skills and have fun with others! For 14-25s.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries 

Date and time

Thursdays 30th July & 6th, 13th August

4-5.30pm

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Home Ed Youth Group

A youth group for young people aged 12-18 who are home educated. Come along to socialise, gain qualifications, learn about different topics and take part in fun activities. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries 

Date and time

Mondays 

13th, 20th, 27th July and 3rd and 10th August 

1:00-3:00 pm 

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Laser Tag Competition

Get ready for our laser tag competition- fast, fun, and full of friendly rivalry. Team up, dodge the beams, and battle it out for bragging rights. Bring your energy and your crew for an unforgettable night.

Location

Date and time

Johnstone Bridge Community Centre- Friday 31st July 6-8 pm 

Moffat Academy- Monday 3rd August 5-7pm 

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