Sports

Get ready for an amazing summer of fun! Join our Sketchbook Socials (ages 12–16) to try out cool art techniques with your own sketchbook in a chill, friendly space. For ages 5–11, get creative with Plastic Free July – make sculptures, build robots, design emojis, and more! Try Story Yoga (ages 5–7) where stories come to life through movement, or learn real yoga moves if you’re 8–16. Love to dance? Each week brings a new style – Popstar, Musical, or Lyrical. Warm up, learn the moves, and show off your dance to your grown-ups. Come join the fun!

Party on the Pitch is a family event that gives young people the opportunity to take part in a range of different activities. The event will include bubble football, air soft, bouncy castle, treasure hunt, rounders. arts and crafts and much more. Families are encouraged to come up and enjoy the day. The aim of the event is to bring people together and it also coincides with the start of our Common Riding week. We will also have a visit from the front three on the day.

Sports Activity Session (1) 10-12 There will be a mix of games and sports on offer to try in a friendly environment. Fully accessible and aimed at ages 5 - 11, with a welcoming space for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Free to join, snack included but registration is required. Sports Activity Session (2) 3:30-5:30 There will be a mix of games and sports on offer to try in a friendly environment. Fully accessible and aimed at ages 12-16, with a welcoming space for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Free to join, snack included 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’s Listen2Us Project is offering free summer activities for care-experienced young people, including trips, cooking challenges, outdoor adventure activities and movie nights! There’s something for everyone. Come along and meet new people, challenge yourself and try things you might never have done before – all in a fun, supportive and youth led environment. These activities are free to young people who are care-experienced, sign up using the link below!

Dumfries and Galloway’s Young Women’s Network are delighted to present a range of free workshops and activities for young women and girls this summer! From sports taster sessions, craftivism and wellbeing classes, there is something for everyone. Come along, try something new, meet new people and make your voice heard in a chilled and supportive space!

The Summer Mix! Taster Sessions & Masterclasses for young people aged 10–14, an energetic mix of activities that promote creativity, confidence, and friendship. The Summer Mix offers range of experiences—from sport and martial arts to wellbeing workshops, street food cooking, media production, and even the art of magic. The Summer Mix Big Weekenders! Join us for three special weekend events: a beach party, time travellers mystery tours, and town centre takeovers filled with activities, performances, and street food.

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.