Summer Shine Programme 2026

Explore the Summer Shine 2026 programme for children and young people across West Dunbartonshire, featuring activities, sports, and holiday support. *Subject to slight changes by organiser

Summer Shine 2026 programme details including organisations, contacts, locations, and dates.
Organisation	Contact name	Contact for more information and to book places	Location	Activities programmed	Dates and times
Awestruck Academy	Allan Rutherford	Email Awestruck Academy	36 Sylvania Way South, Clydebank	Family fun day sessions (ages seven and under) and gaming club (ages eight to 14).	Family Fun: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July. Gaming: 29 June; 6, 13, 20, 27 July.
Alternatives West Dunbartonshire	Anne Dyer	Email Alternatives West Dunbartonshire	Dalmuir Community Wellbeing Hub, Overton Court	Creative and wellbeing activities including arts, crafts, sensory sessions, and music.	3, 10, 17, 31 July; 7 August (10:00am – 2:00pm).
Bellsmyre Digital Community	Kathleen Smith	Email Bellsmyre Digital Community	Concord Community Centre; Community Point; Enterprise Centre	Gaming, VR camps, and STEAM academy. Age group: 8–16 years.	6–9, 13–16, 20–23, 27–30 July.
Bellsmyre Development Trust	Donnie Nicolson	Email Bellsmyre Development Trust	The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Road	Arts, crafts, cinema, gaming, gardening, and sports. Age group: 5–11 years.	Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays in July.
Ben View Resource Centre	Alison McCurley	Email Ben View Resource Centre	Strathleven Place, Dumbarton	Full-day outings including safari parks, trampoline parks, and swimming. Age group: 9–13 years.	8 July, 22 July, 5 August (10:30am – 5:30pm).
Centre 81	Hollie Hutchison	Contact via organisation	Not applicable	Family trip to Briarlands Farm and Auchinstarry Roman Play Park.	9 July, 30 July (10:00am – 4:00pm).
Clifftop Projects	Lottie Barker and Ashley Hall	Email Clifftop Projects	The Mony, 51 Cardross Road, Dumbarton	Art in the Park: painting, chalk art, and storytelling.	Mondays: 6, 13, 27 July; 3, 10 August (2:00pm – 4:00pm).
Dalmuir Barclay Church	Gillian Graham	Email Dalmuir Barclay Church	Durban Avenue, Clydebank	Summer club: games, arts, crafts, and snacks. Age group: four years plus.	Thursdays: 23, 30 July (ages four to 10); 6, 13 August (ages 11–16).
Drumchapel Amateurs Football Club	Laura Stewart	Email Drumchapel Amateurs	Clydebank Community Sport Hub, 60 Dean Street	Football and multi-sport activity camps. Age group: 5–14 years.	6 July – 7 August (10:00am – 3:00pm).
Dumbarton West	Ann Louise Crawford	Email Dumbarton West	Brucehill, Castlehill, and Westcliff	Family fun days, outdoor play, and creative workshops.	Wednesdays: 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5 August.
Faifley Upcycling	Sheila Farquharson	Email Faifley Upcycling	164 Faifley Road, Faifley	Visits from emergency services, entertainers, and mini zoo. Age group: primary.	Mondays and Thursdays in July (11:00am – 1:00pm).
Flourishing Faifley	Antony Ercoli	Email Flourishing Faifley	The Secret Garden, Middleward Street	Sports, arts, crafts, and animal workshops. Age group: 3–15 years.	Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 6 July – 7 August (11:00am – 1:00pm).
Friends of Levengrove	Cula Murphy	Email Friends of Levengrove	Levengrove, Dalmuir, and Balloch Parks	Lawn games, pony rides, nature activities, and cycling.	4, 5, 12, 19 July (12:00pm – 4:00pm).
Golden Friendships	Jim McLaren	Email Golden Friendships	18 Nairn Place, Dalmuir	Fun games, dancing, arts, and crafts. Includes meals.	Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 30 June – 7 August.
Haldane Heroes	Tommy Miller	Email Haldane Heroes	Not applicable	Family fun day and packed lunch collections.	Main event: 28 June (11:00am – 2:00pm). Lunches available three times weekly.
Haldane Youth Services	(Contact provided)	Email Haldane Youth Services	HYS Annexe, Main Street, Jamestown	Breakfast club, midday meals, and family events. Age group: 4–24 years.	6 July – 14 August.
Isaro Community Initiative	Rose Sehakizinka	Email Isaro Community Initiative	Centre 81 and Clydebank Sports Hub	Multi-sport sessions, arts, and educational trips. Age group: 5–18 years.	6 July – 14 August (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays).
Knowetop Project	Claire Travis	Email Knowetop Project	113 Castlehill Road, Dumbarton	Forest school sessions, exploration, and den building.	Monday to Wednesday: week beginning 6 or 13 July (10:00am – 3:00pm).
PALS	Scott Brown	Email PALS	Glenhead Community Centre, Clydebank	Activities for children with additional support needs.	July: 7–9, 14–16, 21–23, 28–30 (11:30am – 3:30pm).
Renton Community Food Hub	John Nicholson	Email Renton Community Food Hub	Trinity Church, Alexander Street, Renton	Food provision, arts, crafts, games, and sensory room.	Thursdays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July.
SFAD	Pamela Burns	Email SFAD	Not applicable	Weekly drop-in sessions and organised trips.	Wednesdays (drop-in), Tuesdays (trips): 7 July – 5 August.
Spectrum Coffee	Angie Davis	Email Spectrum Coffee	Unit 19, Vale of Leven Industrial Estate, Dumbarton	Creative and sensory-friendly activities for neurodiverse children.	Wednesdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July (10:00am – 1:00pm).
West Dunbartonshire Kinship Care	Micheline Kane	Email West Dunbartonshire Kinship Care	Not applicable	Trips, creative sessions, and themed activity days.	6 July – 4 August (selected dates).
West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare	Adele Tonner	Contact via organisation	Not applicable	Holiday brunch bags for school-aged children.	29 June – 14 August.
The Phoenix / Rock Community Church	Amanda Black	Contact via organisation	Phoenix Centre, 17A Quarry Knowe, Dumbarton	Sports, creative arts, gaming, and outdoor play. Age group: families, 1–18 years.	20 July – 16 August.
Wilmas Wishes	June Hopkins	Email Wilmas Wishes	Unit 17, Leven Valley Centre, Castlehill, Dumbarton	Outdoor cooking, arts, crafts, and farm visits. Age group: 5–13 years.	Mondays and Wednesdays: July 6–29 (10:00am – 2:00pm).
Tullochan	Alex Goodwin	Email Tullochan	9–11 Poplar Road, Dumbarton	Breakfast and lunch club, sports, STEM activities, and trips. Age group: 7–12 years.	Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 7 July – 6 August.
Vale of Leven Football Academy	Alex Lacy	Email Vale of Leven Football Academy	Milburn, Leven Street, Alexandria	Football summer camp. Age group: 6–14 years.	20 July – 24 July (10:00am – 12:00pm).
West Dunbartonshire Youth Council	Callum Fergie	Contact via organisation	Various	Midweek trips including theme parks and outdoor activities. Age group: 10–17 years.	13, 20 July; 3 August.
Y Sort It	Claire McGinley	Email Y Sort It	Clydebank and Bonhill Community Centres	Outdoor adventure, creativity, life skills, and support. Age group: 8–18 years.	23 June – 9 August.