Culture, Arts, Performance

Painting pottery at the Wee Pottery Kirkcudbright and food at Clann Cafe.

The programme will provide free, accessible summer activities supporting the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of children and young people within the community. Activities will include free packed lunches during the holidays, helping address food insecurity and reduce pressure on families. A community fun day featuring a fun run, open-water plunge, crafts, water sports, and a silent disco will encourage physical activity, creativity, confidence, and social connection. All activities will be free of charge, ensuring accessibility within a rural community where affordable opportunities are limited. Overall, the project will reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and create positive shared experiences and lasting memories.

Supported games session for neurodivergent young people. In the morning, after a warm welcome and a tour of the facilities, we will go over to the Ryan Centre for a range of fun activities with a parachute canopy, and bean bag toss, basketball hoops, volleyball, boccia and golf. After lunch, which will be provided, we will play a variety of indoor fun games back at the Better Lives Partnership site.

Let’s Get crafty with this supported creative session for neurodivergent young people of all abilities! In the morning, after a warm welcome and a tour of the facilities we will be making jewellery, clay pottery and self-portraits! An opportunity to express ourselves and be creative! After lunch, which will be provided, we will be getting creative in the kitchen decorating our own cookies and cupcakes.

Arts Workshops for young people in Wigtown at Kaos Café aged p6-s6. The first week of the workshops, we have a magician coming in to teach the young people magic tricks and a storyteller as well. The second workshop has a Highland dance teacher coming in to teach a dance and a drummer coming in as well. The final week is a showcase which parents and members of the community will be invited to, where they can showcase what they learned in the previous weeks.

We are having park pop ups every Friday night for young people in Stranraer from 6-8pm. The 6 weeks of our park pop ups include: BBQ & inflatables Mini Festival Scavenger Photo Challenge Colour Run and Scran Summer Party Circus and Street Skills

Stranraer Millennium Centre have a 5 week, fun filled summer activity sessions planned. Each week will follow a new theme including nature, beach and the park.

Art and Crafts sessions (Get Crafty & Art) give participants the chance to explore a range of materials and techniques, encouraging creativity, self-expression and confidence in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. These sessions provide an accessible and low-cost option in an area where opportunities are limited. Kids Story Yoga (ages 5–10) builds on the success of previous delivery, combining gentle yoga with storytelling to introduce mindfulness, movement and relaxation in an engaging and age-appropriate way. The sessions support balance, coordination and concentration, while creating a calm space for children to take part at their own pace. Drama Guild Classes (10+) offer young people the opportunity to develop confidence and communication skills through acting exercises, games and group activities. Participants work together towards a final performance, encouraging teamwork and a sense of achievement. Dance programme provides an intensive and energetic experience, where young people learn routines and work towards a final show. This helps build confidence, coordination and performance skills, while giving participants a strong sense of purpose and pride. Free Roaming VR sessions (8+) introduce young people to an immersive, interactive experience not widely accessible locally. Through team games, challenges and exploration, participants develop teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way.

FREE Summer Activities for Young People across Wigtownshire 😎 Looking for something fun to do this summer? 👍 ✅ Totally free sessions ✅ Food & refreshments provided ✅ Something for everyone – sports, drop-ins, music, arts & crafts, trips, events & LOADS more!

FREE Summer Activities for Young People across Stewartry 😎 Looking for something fun to do this summer? 👍 ✅ Totally free sessions ✅ Food & refreshments provided ✅ Something for everyone – sports, drop-ins, music, arts & crafts, trips, events & LOADS more!