Find youth events, activities and groups

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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If you have any queries, contact the Youth Work Team

Stronger Together

Delivered in partnership with Independent Living Support, take part in low intensity workouts designed to improve fitness and wellbeing!

Location

Stranraer Library (upstairs)

Date and time

Thursdays at 4:00pm to 5:00pm

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The Hut Junior Drop In

Tennis Session - Serve up some fun and come along to our tennis session as part of The Hut Junior Youth Group! Take part in fun challenges and games, and make a racket with us!

Location

The Hut, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Thursday 9th April

5:30pm to 6:45pm

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The Hut Seniors

Challenge Night - Join us for a high-energy Challenge Night packed with games, team tasks and head-to-head
competitions! Whether you're out to beat the clock, test your skills or just have a laugh with friends, this is your chance to take on something new.

Location

McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Thursday 9th April

7pm to 8:30pm

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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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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 Men's Shed

Hands on opportunity to learn traditional green woodwork skills using techniques including carving, shaping and crafting using simple hand tools in partnership with Whithorn Rebuild.

Location

Session 1: The Discovery Centre, Whithorn

Session 2: The Hut, Newton Stewart

Session 3: Community Reuse Shop, Stranraer

Date and time

Thursday 2nd April - 1pm to 3pm

Tuesday 7th April - 10:30am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 4pm

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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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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.

Youth Zone

Are you in S1-S3? Looking for something to do or somewhere to hang out with pals? Come to Youth Zone and try baking, darts, escape rooms, laser tag and much more!

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall

Date and time

Thursdays

6:30pm to 8:30pm

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