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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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Laser Tag Competition

Get ready for our laser tag competition- fast, fun, and full of friendly rivalry. Team up, dodge the beams, and battle it out for bragging rights. Bring your energy and your crew for an unforgettable night.

Location

Date and time

Johnstone Bridge Community Centre- Friday 31st July 6-8 pm 

Moffat Academy- Monday 3rd August 5-7pm 

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Glenkens Meets The Commonwealth

Do you live in the Glenkens? In P6-S6? Looking for something to do on a Monday night? Why not pop along to Glenkens Youth Group! Meet local youth workers, take part in a mini Commonwealth Games and make new friends! P6-S4

Location

Dalry Community Centre 

Date and time

Monday 3rd August, 7-8:30 pm

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Goal +

Competitive? Like Football? Join Youth Work DG and Kirkcudbright Youth Project for Goal + an afternoon of friendly football matches between Stewartry Towns and Youth Groups!

Location

St Cuthbert's Football Pitch, Kirkcudbright

Date and time

Thursday 30th July 

1:30-5pm 

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Nature, Nature, Nature

Keen to explore nature? Want to do a digital detox night focussed on helping YOU get back to basics with nature? Pop along and try lots of different activities exploring all things nature! P6-S6.

Location, Date and time

Thursday 16th July - Lockerbie Town Hall - 3 - 4.30pm

Monday 10th August - Moffat Academy - 5.30 - 7pm

Tuesday 11th August - Richard Greenhow Centre, Gretna - 1-2.30pm

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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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Spa Session

Skincare, self-care, and wellbeing - join us for a relaxing and restorative spa experience designed to support your well-being and boost your confidence in caring for your skin.

Includes: skincare guidance, guided mini facials using Tropics products, and personalised skincare guidance. A chance to unwind learn about your skin, and enjoy a calm, supportive space. p6-s6 

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm 

Date and time

Friday 24th July, 1-2:30 pm

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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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Gretna Youth Group

Think Raydale is just about football? Think again! Come along to Gretna Youth Group to take part in a range of activities including arts and crafts, sports and team games! P6-S6. 

Location

Raydale Community Park

Date and time

Thursdays 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th July & 6th, 13th August

6-7.30pm

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Sports Day

A chance for fun and healthy competition as we compete to see who will be the winner of the egg and spoon race, obstacle course, and so much more! With prizes for the winner, a chance to do something different with your friends on Saturday afternoon! P6-S6

Location 

Graintney Sports Field, Gretna 

Date and Times 

Saturday 25th July 

2-4 pm

Friday Night Football

Fun, free football project open to all young people P6-S6. Get active, make new mates, and enjoy playing the game. Chat to youth workers and tell us what you would like to see happen in YOUR community!

Location

Dalbeattie High School, MUGA 

Date and time

Fridays 17th, 31st July, 7th & 14th August

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