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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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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

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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Summer Survival

Learn simple tips to keep yourself and your friends safe at events, festivals, and out in the community this summer through our hands-on interactive Summer Survival Session. For 12-17s. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Tuesday 21st July

6.30-8.30pm

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Super Mondays

If you have additional support needs or disabilities, this group is for you. Join us to meet people your age, make friends and take part in fun, confidence-building activities. We are a friendly, inclusive space where you can try new things, be yourself and feel part of a supportive community. Ages 12-25 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries 

Date and time

Mondays at 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm 

13th July - Wellbeing Night 

20th July- Games Night 

27th July- Sports Mash-up 

The Hut Youth Project

A space for young people to hang out, make new friends and try fun activities - including bake offs, water fights, sports, crafts and more! 

Location

The Hut, Newton Stewart

Date and time

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

P6/7 - 5.30-6.45pm

S1-S6 - 7-8.30pm

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The Playbill Project

Do you like musicals? Interested in drama, set design or music? Come along to the Playbill Project and help design your own musical.

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Tuesday 28th July, 4th and 11th August

1:00-3:30pm

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Under The Lights

Space for young people to come and play football with their friends. Upskilling football skills, alongside bite-sized youth information activities. 

Location

North West Community Campus Community Sports Hub 

Date and time

Saturday 18th, 25th July, 1st, 8th and 15th August 

6-8pm 

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Whithorn Youth Group

Looking for somewhere to have fun, make new friends and try new things? Come along to our youth group in Whithorn, a welcoming space where you can take part in fun activities over the summer including chef taster sessions, inflatables, art projects and more! For P6-S3. 

Location

New Town Hall, Whithorn

Date and time

Mondays 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July & 3rd, 10th August 

3.30-5pm

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Wigtown Golf

Join us at Wigtown and Bladnoch Golf Club to take part in fun, free golf taster sessions! Food and refreshments provided. For P6-S6.

Limited space, please sign up using the link below. 

Summer Holiday Programme Wigtownshire – Fill in form

Location

Wigtown and Bladnoch Golf Club

Date and time

Tuesdays 14th, 28th July & 4th, 11th August. 

1-3pm

YES Volunteers

Gain Volunteer experience and develop cooking skills, help with preloved clothes rail, and develop resources and information. For Ages 14-25s 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries 

Date and time

Tuesdays 14th, 21st, 28th July and 4th and 11th August 

12:30 pm- 2:30 pm 

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