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Free youth work programmes running September to December 2025 for young people aged 12 to 25 years across Dumfries and Galloway.

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Senior Drop In

A relaxed space for older teens to hangout, get support and explore new opportunities. Drop in for a cuppa, advice, activities or just to chill out with your friends. For S1-S6

Location

McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Fridays at 6pm to 8pm

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Toon Camp

This interactive, issue based, drama and production camp for young people aged 14 - 25 will give you all the skills you need to perform as part of the cast at this years YOUTH BEATZ FESTIVAL!

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Week 1 - Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April

Week 2 - Tuesday 7th April to Friday 10th April

10:00am to 3:00pm

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Wigtownshire P7 Transitions

Free Activity Sessions for young people who are moving up to High School after the Summer Holidays!

Date and time

Douglas Ewart High School - Wednesday 1st April, 1pm to 4:30pm

Stranraer Academy - Wednesday 8th April, 1pm to 4:30pm

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Sign up is required, use this link.

Young Leader Training

Interested in volunteering? Aged 12-17? Looking to build your skills? Sign up to attend our Young Leader Training and take part in teambuilding, build your confidence and give back to your community!

Location

Castle Douglas Community Centre Annexe 

Date and time

Friday 10th April at 11am to 3pm

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Young Leaders Group

A space for young people aged 15+ to hang out, make friends, and explore new activities! Tell us what you would like to see happen in YOUR youth club, and we can help make it happen!

Location

Agnew Park Pavilion, Stranraer

Date and time

Fridays at 5pm to 6:15pm

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Young Parents Group

Are you a parent or expecting mum aged 14-25? Join our free 20-week programme for fun, support, and connection. Enjoy workshops like cooking, self-care and crafts, parent-child activities, trips, advice sessions, lunch and refreshments, plus training, qualifications and awards-all in a relaxed space to meet others and build skills with your little one.

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm

Date and time

Fridays

12:30pm to 2:30pm

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Young Women’s Network Sport Session

Looking to try something new? Then this could be the opportunity for you! Come along to Dalbeattie Town Hall, meet with other young women and try your hand at different sports and crafts!

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall

Date and time

Wednesday 1st and 8th April

3pm to 5pm

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Youth Group

Youth group for 12 - 17 to try new activities, make friends and build new skills.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Fridays at 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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If you have any questions, get in touch with our Youth Work Team.

YWN Taster Sessions

Looking to try something new? Then this could be the opportunity for you! Come along to Lockerbie Town Hall, meet with other young women and try your hand at different crafts!

Location

Town Hall, Lockerbie

Date and time

Friday 10th April

3pm to 5pm

Get involved

Get in touch with our Youth Work Team.