Nature and Outdoor

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.

Stranraer Scottish Week 2025 – a list of family fun events from car treasure hunt, to family prize bingo and so much more. Other events include a day in the park, as well as bowling and golf competitions.

Do you like animals and spending time outdoors? Why not come along to our Summer on the Farm Activity Days?! You’ll get to have lots of fun on the farm, including: Spend time with our friendly goats, pigs, rabbits, ponies, sheep, cows and much loved tortoise Titus; Learn about the animal care; Take part in arts and crafts; Den build in the local woods; Walk our Shetland ponies; Have a go at pony agility.

Join us for an amazing day out at the Titanic exhibition in Belfast! Glenkens young people aged from 12 to 16 are very welcome to come along by bus and ferry to hear the amazing story of the Titanic with the Glenkens Youth Group.

Nerf wars, crazy golf, movie nights bouncy castles

The Parents Inclusion Network is heading to Abernethy for a fun-filled day in the great outdoors — and you’re invited! Bushcraft – Become a wild explorer! Learn awesome survival skills like building shelters and starting a campfire. Raft Building – Team up to build your own raft using ropes and barrels, then test it out on the pond. Will it float? Only one way to find out! Challenge Course – Climb, crawl, swing, and slide your way through an exciting obstacle course. It’s all about fun, teamwork, and adventure! Pack your sense of adventure – it’s going to be a wild day!

Outings in a minibus to fun mystery places with all your friends!