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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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Junior Youth Group

Youth Group for P6/7s to try new activities, make friends and build confidence through new skills. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 29th July & 5th, 12th August

3.30-5.30pm

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S1 Youth Group

Youth group for young people in S1 to try new activities, make friends and grow their confidence while building new skills. It's a fun, relaxed space to explore interests, get involved and be part of a supportive group. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 29th July & 5th,12th August

6.30-8pm

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Fairshare

Interested in volunteering? Want to help us create food parcels and tasty treats for our Drop In Groups etc? Pop along and find out how you can also work towards a Saltire Award! For 14-25s. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July & 5th, 12th August

11.30am-2.30pm

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Podcasting

Want to be part of our very own Youth Enquiry Podcast? Learn the essential skills including editing, interviewing and equipment. YES podcast interviews guests from different organisations who chat to us about issue based topics that young people care about! For 12-25s. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July & 5th, 12th August

3.30-5.30pm

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12-17 Drop In

Access support and advice, themed issue-based activities and information on topics including mental health, friendships, homework and study support. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Tuesdays 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July & 4th, 11th August

Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July & 5th, 12th August

3:30-5:30 pm

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Fridays 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st July

Fridays 7th, 14th August

1-3 pm

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Game Zone

Interested in Gaming? Like trying new games or competing against pals? Pop along to Game Zone! A new Youth Group giving YOU the chance to try the latest games! P6-S2

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Wednesday 15th July, 5th & 12th August 

3:30-5:30pm

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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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Drop In

Are you aged 12-17? Looking for something to do on a Friday Night? Want a safe space to meet with pals, access free food and chat? Pop into Drop In. Speak with Youth Workers, take part in themed activities each week and much more!

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Wednesday 8th July

Friday 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st July, 7th & 14th August 

6:30-8:30pm 

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Ecclefechan Youth Group

Live in Ecclefechan or the surrounding areas? Looking for something to do over the holidays? Why not pop along to Ecclefechan youth group! Take part in activities like cooking, arts and crafts, listen to music and even play laser tag with your friends! P6-S6.

Location

Ecclefechan Village Hall

Date and time

Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July & 5th, 12th August

4-5.30pm

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Peer Project

Join Peer Project for Summer 2026! Peer Project is a youth group for young people aged 12 - 25 with additional support needs and disabilities. Come along, take part in different activities on offer including music, self-care, arts d crafts, games and lots more!

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Wednesday 15th, 22nd, 29th July, 5th and 12th August 

6:30pm to 8pm

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