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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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Kelloholm Youth Group

Join us for a packed night of fun with loads of things to dive into. We will have Nerf battles, zorb games and glow in the dark football for anyone who wants high energy chaos, plus a pamper spa night and a hot chocolate bar if you are in the mood to chill instead. Whether you want action, relaxation or a bit of both, it is a great chance to hang out with friends and enjoy!

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm

Date and time

Friday 10th April

Juniors (P6/7) - 3:30pm to 5pm

Nithsdale Juniors

Group for P6/P7 with activities such as sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and P7 transitions.

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre

Date and time

Fridays at 3:30pm to 5pm

Get involved

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

Nithsdale P7 Transitions

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

Date and time

Dumfries High School - Monday 30th March, 1pm to 4:30pm

Wallace Hall Academy - Tuesday 31st March, 1pm to 4:30pm

Sanquhar Academy - Thursday 2nd April, 1pm to 4:30pm

North West Community Campus - Tuesday 7th April, 1pm to 4:30pm

Dumfries Academy - Thursday 9th April, 1pm to 4:30pm

St Joseph's College - Friday 10th April, 1pm to 4:30pm

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Nithsdale Seniors

Drop in group for young people including activities such as sports, arts and crats, cooking, awareness days and bitesize youth info sessions.

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre

Date and time

Fridays at 6:30pm to 8pm

Get involved

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

P7 Transition

Free activity sessions for P7s moving up to High School, featuring team-building games, confidence-boosting activities, friendship and relationship sessions, and more.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Saturdays at 3:30pm to 5:30pm

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Power Up!

Are you P6-S1? Or living in an adult care home? Join our intergenerational event with quiz, karaoke and more! Sign up using the link below.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre

Date and time

Saturday 13th December

7pm to 9pm

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Sign up here.

Self Care Group

Need a break from the hustle and bustle? Join us at Self Care to chill out & de-stress, take part in creative workshops and enjoy healthy snacks and smoothies!

Location

Agnew Park Pavilion, Stranraer

Date and time

Fridays at 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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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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