Get Into Summer – Youth Enquiry Service

(Keir, Penpont & Tynron) KPT Development Trust

Accessibility, Culture, Arts, Performance, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

Mid and Upper Nithsdale

We aim to deliver a Summer of Play Programme of activities for children in the Kier, Penpont and Tynron areas, using the village halls, park and community garden.

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Auchencairn Climate Transition SCIO

Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

Stewartry

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

Bereginya (Annan)

Culture, Arts, Performance, Family, Food, Recreation, Social, Learning

Annandale and Eskdale

Every Sunday during the period between Friday 4th July and Wednesday 20th August 2025 we will organize creative workshops for children and young people. Our activities will start in the morning and last 2 hours each. These will be master classes such as clay modelling and painting, planting flowers, flower arrangement workshop, rock painting, paper crafting workshop. After each event, all children will be offered snacks and refreshments.

Bereginya (Dumfries)

Culture, Arts, Performance, Family, Food, Recreation, Social, Learning

Nithsdale

Every Sunday during the period between Friday 4th July and Wednesday 20th August 2025 we will organize creative workshops for children and young people. Our activities will start in the morning and last 2 hours each. These will be master classes such as clay modelling and painting, planting flowers, flower arrangement workshop, rock painting, paper crafting workshop. After each event, all children will be offered snacks and refreshments.

Bereginya (Lockerbie)

Culture, Arts, Performance, Family, Food, Recreation, Social, Learning

Annandale and Eskdale

Every Sunday during the period between Friday 4th July and Wednesday 20th August 2025 we will organize creative workshops for children and young people. Our activities will start in the morning and last 2 hours each. These will be master classes such as clay modelling and painting, planting flowers, flower arrangement workshop, rock painting, paper crafting workshop. After each event, all children will be offered snacks and refreshments.

Creation Mill CIC

Culture, Arts, Performance, Family, Recreation, Social, Learning

Annandale and Eskdale

Textile Craft Club at Gretna Day Centre 10-2 PM, Startin Thursday 10th July.

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Dalry Community Council

Family, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

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.

DGC Arts and Museums

Culture, Arts, Performance, Food, Recreation, Social, Learning

Teen Art Workshops at Gracefield Arts Centre and Kirkcudbright Galleries An afternoon of art and craft with professional artists exploring clay, printmaking and painting. Pre booking essential as places are limited. All materials, snacks and drinks supplied. Summer of Play at the Robert Burns Centre Free Film Screenings at the RBC. Summer of Play provides free activities for children and young people in Dumfries and Galloway and to provide children and young people, aged 5-16 with activities over the summer. Children will be able to get a free drink and snack too.

DGC Arts and Museums (RBFT Free Film Screenings)

Culture, Arts, Performance, Family, Recreation, Social, Learning

Nithsdale

Summer of Play at the Robert Burns Centre Free Film Screenings at the RBC. Summer of Play provides free activities for children and young people in Dumfries and Galloway and to provide children and young people, aged 5-16 with activities over the summer. Children will be able to get a free drink and snack too.

DGC Arts and Museums (RBFT Music)

Culture, Arts, Performance, Family, Recreation, Social, Learning

Nithsdale

Traditional music will be coming to the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries this summer. Young people will have the opportunity to learn from musicians and have a go at playing different instruments. They’ll also work towards a short performance at the last home of Robert Burns (who loved traditional music and song).

DGC Arts and Museums (Teen Art Workshops)

Culture, Arts, Performance, Family, Recreation, Social, Learning

Stewartry

Teen Art Workshops at Kirkcudbright Galleries An afternoon of art and craft with professional artists exploring clay, printmaking and painting. Pre booking essential as places are limited. All materials, snacks and drinks supplied.

DGC Arts and Museums (Teen Art Workshops)

Culture, Arts, Performance, Family, Recreation, Social, Learning

Nithsdale

Teen Art Workshops at Gracefield Arts Centre An afternoon of art and craft with professional artists exploring clay, printmaking and painting. Pre booking essential as places are limited. All materials, snacks and drinks supplied.

Dumfries and Galloway Council – Youth Work Service

Food, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

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!

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Dumfries and Galloway Council – Youth Work Service

Culture, Arts, Performance, Food, Sports

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.

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Dumfries and Galloway Listen2Us Group – Summer Bucket List Challenge

Food, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

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 Young Carers Project

Culture, Arts, Performance, Food, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

Regionwide

Young Carers across Dumfries and Galloway who are registered with the project will have access to a fulfilled summer program, there will be opportunities such as: • Trip to Glasgow Science Centre • Trampoline Park and Lunch • Heads of Ayr • Meal Out • Fun Day - Arts and Crafts, Crazy Golf, Meal Out, Picnic • The Big Young Carers Bake Off

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Dumfries and Galloway Youth Council

Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

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.

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Dumfries and Galloway’s Young Women’s Network

Culture, Arts, Performance, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

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!

Eastriggs Community Group

Family, Food, Recreation, Social, Learning

Family Fun Day providing an afternoon of entertainment and enjoyment. We are particularly attracting young people between the ages of 5 and 16 years. It is designed for young people’s enjoyment, so you can express yourselves, compete, observe or participate at a level comfortable for you. There is a blend of activities, food, entertainment and games for your FUN. EXPERIENCE new activities such as karaoke or rodeo bull. It’s an OPPORTUNITY to meet old friends, make new friends, come together and enjoy a FREE afternoon. Come along for this morale boosting, sense of belonging and strengthen relationships. Let your voices be heard on Melbourne Park at the Fun Day.

Glenkens Community Centre (DCPT)

Culture, Arts, Performance, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

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.

Glenkens Youth Group

Culture, Arts, Performance, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

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.

Heathhall Community Centre

Food, Recreation, Social, Learning

Pizza and Pamper Night The ultimate chill night made just for young people! Skin care workshop, self care advice, mini facials, hand massages and nail painting with free pizza! Fully accessible and open to ages 11 -16, with a welcoming space for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Free to join, but registration is required.

Heathhall Community Centre

Food, Recreation, Social, Learning

Fun and relaxed Movie night in the wee hall just for young people age 12 – 16. Enjoy a movie on the big screen with a free hot dog and popcorn. Bring a blanket or a camping chair to make yourself comfy. Fully accessible and open to ages 12-16, with a welcoming space for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Free to join, food included but registration is required.

Heathhall Community Centre

Family, Food, Recreation, Social, Learning

End of Summer Party open to children, young people and their families! An afternoon of games, music and free treats as we celebrate the end of the holidays together. Bring a picnic blanket, relax and enjoy the afternoon making some final summer memories. Fully accessible and open to all ages, with a welcoming space for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Free to attend but registration is required.

Heathhall Community Centre

Food, Recreation, Social, Learning

Baking Sweet Treats Workshop (1) 10-12 Sweet Treats workshop specially for children aged 5 – 8, hands on making their own sweet treat. Fully accessible with a welcoming space for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Free to attend but registration is required. Baking Sweet Treats Workshop (2) 3:30 – 5:30 Sweet Treats workshop specially for ages 9 – 16, learn to make some delicious goodies to take home. Fully accessible with a welcoming space for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Free to attend but registration is required.

Heathhall Community Centre

Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

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.

Heathhall Community Centre

Accessibility, Recreation, Social, Learning

Slime Workshop Get ready for gooey, stretchy fun at our Free Slime Workshop. Fully accessible and open to ages 5 -11, with a welcoming space for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Free to join, snack included but registration is required.

Heathhall Community Centre

Accessibility, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

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.

Include Us

Family, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

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.

Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Development Trust

Family, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Development Trust together with Amazing Summer presents SUMMER OF PLAY! Including… FREE summer holiday Football Sessions at Hillview FREE 3-Day Football Camp with coaches from Cumnock Juniors (limited places – includes lunch) FREE parent and child swimming sessions at Sanquhar Fun Pool – includes transport from Kirkconnel and Kelloholm. As part of the FREE activities above, we will provide healthy snacks (including fruit) for all children and young people taking part.

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Kirkcudbright Development Trust

Family, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

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.

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Langholm Playcare Ltd.

Family, Recreation, Social, Learning

Soft Play session!

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Lincluden After School Group

Accessibility, Family, Recreation, Social, Learning

Nithsdale

Come and join the fun at our free play sessions! This is a special time for children with additional support needs or disabilities, along with their brothers and sisters, to play together. There will be lots of exciting activities to enjoy—games, crafts, and more! You can explore, try new things, and have a great time in a safe and friendly space. It’s a great chance to meet other children, make friends, and share laughs. best of all, it's completely free! So come along, play, and enjoy a wonderful time with us!

Lochside Community Association

Culture, Arts, Performance, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

Nithsdale

Nerf wars, crazy golf, movie nights bouncy castles

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Mossburn Community Farm

Culture, Arts, Performance, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

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.

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Newton Stewart Initiative

Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

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

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Parents Inclusion Network

Family, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

Stewartry

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!

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RH Youth Organisation

Culture, Arts, Performance, Family, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

Annandale and Eskdale

The RH Youth Organisation proudly presents: The Activity Day Back for its 5th year, The RH Youth Organisation Activity Day will be a FREE fun day out for the whole family! The RH Youth Organisation are delighted to be part of the Amazing Summer scheme funded by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Shambellie House Trust

Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

Nithsdale

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.

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Sports Driving Unlimited

Accessibility, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

Annandale and Eskdale

Pony driving for disabled children and young people – come and try an exciting, unusual sport with a professional trainer who will teach and show you how to drive a pony around a field. If you would like you can also try grooming a pony and meet the other animals who live with them. We will ask you to wear a hard hat (provided) when on the carriage with your trainer. We have carriages that are accessible if you are a wheelchair user or have poor mobility. If the weather is bad, we do pony driving in a covered arena

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Stranraer Community Events Group

Family, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

Wigtownshire

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.

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Stranraer Youth Café

Culture, Arts, Performance, Food, Recreation, Social, Learning

Freestyle Fridays @ Stair Park Ramps Friendly skating and riding competitions and challenges, graffiti art, henna and glitter tattoos, music and free food and refreshments. No pressure, no limits. Just pure creativity and freedom. Come and make you mark! Ages 11 – 17 years.

Summerhill Community Centre

Food, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

Nithsdale

Free Fun activities for children and young people 5-16 years of age. Amazing Summer - Amazing Activities with Summerhill Community Centre. We have a fun packed programme with loads of events / day trips / Glamping/ sports / outdoor environmental projects. We also plan to have Water Sports and fun challenges. Get in touch to find out more and book your space.

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The Crannog

Culture, Arts, Performance, Food, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

Stewartry

This summer there’s lots of fun things to do down at the Crannog: from building this year’s float for Civic Week, entering home crafts for the Stewartry show and water activities on Carlingwark Loch to 3D Printing, cooking (and eating!), music making, archery, arts, gardening and bush craft - we’ve got something for everyone!

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Upper Nithsdale Youth Management Committee

Culture, Arts, Performance, Food, Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

Mid and Upper Nithsdale

Kelloholm fun over the summer, come and join us for Slip N Slide fun and a water fight. Learn how to DJ in our specially organised DJ Workshops for young people aged 10-14. Join us for our Kelloholm Cook off and show off your skills in the kitchen. Then join us on our exciting and long-awaited trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

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Wigtown Youth Forum

Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

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!

Xcel Youth Trust

Culture, Arts, Performance, Recreation, Social, Learning

The Bluelight Music Night will take place at the Buccleuch Centre in Langholm. The event is aimed at young people aged 12-17. There will be three performers/acts, two DJs and one band on the night. These would all be local performers. At the event there will be information relating to drugs, alcohol etc as well as a number of chill out zones. We will have a gaming area so the young people can also relax in there. It will be a fun night at the start of the school holidays. An event where they can enjoy being young people.

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Xcel Youth Trust

Family, Recreation, Social, Learning, Sports

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.

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YMCA Dumfries

Nature and Outdoor, Recreation, Social, Learning

Nithsdale

Have new experiences, meet new people, and grow in confidence with our activity-based programme and YMCA Champions Boot Camp

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Youth Enquiry Service

Recreation, Social, Learning

A range of issue-based programmes and one-off activities each with a focus on a different aspect of young peoples health, well-being and socialization using different engagement methods and outputs.

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