Nature and Outdoor

Get ready for another epic Plantasia adventure! Last year, we turned the park into magical lands like Wonka’s shop and Sonic Land. This year’s themes are even cooler! If you're 5-16 years old, we need your help to create fun, colourful exhibits. Whether you love gardening, painting, or crafting, there's a role for you. We'll have hammocks and den building too! Children under 12 need an adult with them. Adults can relax and enjoy the park and don’t need to take part. Juice and snacks will be provided all day.

Our event includes a free family fun day with many activities for all to get involved in. These include, facepainting, large inflatables, pottery tent, soft play area, craft tent etc.

Families are invited to enjoy Dalry Library and the beautiful garden space throughout the summer holidays. Outdoor games and play equipment will be available for all ages. A new gazebo will offer shade and shelter, come rain or shine. Indoors, our much-loved LEGO sessions, Bookbug storytelling, and colouring and craft stations continue as usual. These outdoor sessions offer space to move, play, and connect—bringing the joy of the library into the open air. Activities will be led by our friendly librarian creating a warm, welcoming vibe all summer long. Children and young people must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for two magical days of creativity and storytelling—with outdoor and indoor crafts. Aged 5-16 (younger siblings welcome) Day 1: Paint a giant wooden dragon, make colourful masks, and sculpt your own mini clay dragons to take home. Day 2: Decorate dragon scales with mini messages, craft feathers using a variety of materials and gather for dragon stories with our amazing local storyteller. Each child receives a free T-shirt to paint in and keep. Children must be accompanied by an adult - there’ll be tea, coffee, juice, and biscuits provided.

Summer in the Garden Sessions Join us for a day of planting some colourful flowers, rock painting, playing some exciting garden games and much more! A great chance to try new things, be creative and have some fun in the sun! Free snacks, chill vibes and good times guaranteed. Fully accessible and open to ages 5 -16, with a welcoming space for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Free to join, but registration is required.

Looking for something to do this Summer? Wigtown Youth Forum has FREE activities for young people in Mid Galloway! Movie Nights – chill out at our Movie Nights, with free popcorn & juice for everyone! Golf Lessons & Challenges – take a swing at something at something new with our fun golf challenges, no experience needed, just bring yourself!

Newton Stewart Initiative is delighted to bring a programme of fun, energetic and creative activities to young people in Newton Stewart this summer! Whether you are looking for a chilled space to unwind with friends, get creative or burn off some energy, we have it all! All of our sessions are FREE and food and refreshments are provided. There’s no need to book, just turn up. For young people P6 – S6

Dumfries and Galloway Youth Council are offering Youth Councillors and MSYP’s in Dumfries and Galloway the opportunity to participate in a training residential – Train, Lead & Explore. The weekend will offer a mix of interactive workshops and outdoor adventure. Included is leadership and public speaking training, team building sessions, campaigning and confidence workshops, outdoor activities and fun challenges. All meals and accommodation is provided. Spaces are limited to Youth Councillors and MSYPs in Dumfries and Galloway.

Camp DG 2025 Young people across D&G are invited to participate in the 2025 Amazing Summer Camps experience. Participants will take part in 3 activity days, with day 1 hosted in their local area, followed by a 2 day/1 night residential camp. The camps are fun, energetic and an amazing opportunity to try something new this summer! Young people can sign up to participate in one of the following camps: (a) S1 – S4 (b) Primary 7 (pupils that are moving up to high school after summer) Camp are completely free, all transport, food and equipment will be provided! Each participant will receive a Camp DG hoody, t-shirt and water bottle as a souvenir of their time at camp!

Shambellie House Trust is partnering with Let’s Get Sporty to offer a summer of outdoor activity and creativity, using the the grounds of Shambellie House near New Abbey. Join in with den building, mini orienteering, treasure hunts, craft activities and much more. Using outdoor play and nature, we are offering supervised activities for young people to come to Shambellie House and have fun. If you are in secondary school and 16 or under you can join in and get leadership experience and training from Let’s Get Sporty by helping out with the younger children and working with the Let’s Get Sporty Coaches to deliver the sessions.