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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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Self Care

Try out different ways to relax and recharge, from creative activities to calming techniques- find what self-care works best for you! For Age 12-17

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries 

Date and time

Tuesday the 4th August 

6:30-8:30 pm 

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SFX Makeup Workshop

Come along to our SFX Makeup Workshop where you'll learn the skills to create bold, eye-catching looks! From bruises and cuts to dramatic transformations, you'll explore special effects techniques and bring your imagination to life. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries 

Date and time

Monday 27th July 

3:30-5:30 pm 

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Sports Mash Up

Sports mash-up camp where no two games are the same! We are bringing together a mix of multi-sports, team games and friendly competitions- all in one high-energy session supported by Active Schools. P6-S6

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm 

Date and time

Wednesday 29th July 2-4 pm 

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Summer Survival

Learn simple tips to keep yourself and your friends safe at events, festivals, and out in the community this summer through our hands-on interactive Summer Survival Session. For 12-17s. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Tuesday 21st July

6.30-8.30pm

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The Playbill Project

Do you like musicals? Interested in drama, set design or music? Come along to the Playbill Project and help design your own musical.

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Tuesday 28th July, 4th and 11th August

1:00-3:30pm

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Wigtown Golf

Join us at Wigtown and Bladnoch Golf Club to take part in fun, free golf taster sessions! Food and refreshments provided. For P6-S6.

Limited space, please sign up using the link below. 

Summer Holiday Programme Wigtownshire – Fill in form

Location

Wigtown and Bladnoch Golf Club

Date and time

Tuesdays 14th, 28th July & 4th, 11th August. 

1-3pm

YES Volunteers

Gain Volunteer experience and develop cooking skills, help with preloved clothes rail, and develop resources and information. For Ages 14-25s 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries 

Date and time

Tuesdays 14th, 21st, 28th July and 4th and 11th August 

12:30 pm- 2:30 pm 

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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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Young Parents

Join our Young Parents Group - a relaxed place to socialise With other young parents and build new skills. Talk about issues that matter to you and build your confidence in a safe, supportive space. Age 14-25

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall 

Date and time

Wednesday 15th July, 5th & 12th August 

12-2pm 

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Young Woodworkers Project

Get creative and join us for a go at Green Woodworking! Try your hand at making something unique using traditional skills and shape, carve and craft your own piece to take home. Lunch included. P6-S6.

Sign up using the link below! 

Location

Whithorn Rebuild Workshop, Whithorn

Date and time

Wednesday 15th & 29th July

11am-4pm

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