We are at the end of days for another school year with Clydebank kids looking forward to getting free from the rigours of school life on Tuesday, June 27.

This year, youngsters are getting a seven-week stretch for their summer break from education with the new term not starting until Wednesday, August 16.

For many parents, the art of keeping their children occupied for more than a month and a half can prove a struggle with some looking to local community groups and summer camps as outlets for help.

West Dunbartonshire Council will continue their Holiday Hunger Fund ‘SHINE’ - which stands for “School Holidays Involve Nurture & Engage.”

The local authority will work with local organisations as part of a £100,000 a-year investment over the next four years to families access a wide range of entertaining and engaging activities with many offering a free snack and lunch over July and August.

Activities suitable for five to 16-year-olds will be held in various locations across Clydebank and here, the Post has listed what's on offer to ensure your kids have a smashing summer hols.

 

Awestruck Academy

Venue: 36 Sylvania Way South, Clydebank

Spaces: 10 +

Age Group: 8yrs – 15yrs

Booking via: Awestruck-art@outlook.com

Gaming Group: 10 per session

  • Mondays: July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
  • Session 1 10am – 12pm,
  • Session 2 12:30pm – 2:30pm
  • Session 3 3pm – 5pm

Music Group: 20 per session

“We will be learning instruments and singing and performing on stage to end in a summer performance."

  • Tuesdays: July 4, 11, 18, 25, Aug 1,
  • 10am – 12pm (lunch break) 1pm – 4pm

Drama Group: 20 per session

“We will be teaching drama through fun and games, working from scripts, singing and performing skills for stage."

  • Thursdays: July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3,
  • 10am – 12pm (lunch break) 1pm – 4pm

Art Group: 20 per session

“We will be learning different art skills from painting, crafts, drawing skills and end in an art showcase."

  • Wednesdays: July 5, 12, 19, 26. Aug 2,
  • 10am – 12pm (lunch break) 1pm – 4pm

 

Centre81

Venue: 2-16 Braes Ave, Clydebank

Spaces: 15+                                             

Age Group: 5-11yrs & 12yrs+

Booking via: Centre81sg@outlook.com

 “A summer of fun play and activities is on offer at Centre81 including arts and crafts, games and indoor sports. Activities are age specific with groups for 5-11yrs & 12yrs+."

  • July 6 1.30-4pm, July 7 1.30-4pm,
  • July 13 1.30-4pm, July 14 1.30-4pm
  • July 20 1.30-4pm, July 21 1.30-4pm,
  • July 27 1.30-4pm, July 28 1.30-4pm
  • August 3 1.30-4pm, August 4 1.30-4pm
  • August 10 1.30-4pm, August 11 1.30-4pm

 

Flourishing Faifley Family Fun Camp

Venue: Secret Garden Middleward Street Faifley Clydebank

Spaces: 50+                                  

Age Group: 3-15yrs

Booking via: Flourishingfaifley.tony@gmail.com

"Our family fun camp will provide activities aimed at bringing families together and strengthening the relationship between children and their parents. The activities will be outdoor activities and will be a mix of outdoor games old and new, den building and nature hunting and arts and crafts projects and some skill-based workshops."

  • Monday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 
  • Wednesday, July 5, 12, 19, 26 
  • Friday, July 7, 14, 21, 28
  • Wednesday, August 2

 

Faifley Upcycling

Venue: Faifley Parish Church Hall, 164 Faifley Road

Spaces: 30                                    

Age Group: 3-11yrs

Booking via: Faifleyupcycling@gmail.com

"Upcycling project redistributing clothes and household goods that are donated."

  • Monday, July3 until Thursday, August 3, from 10:30am - 13:00pm

 

Golden Friends Summer

Venue: Golden Friendships Community Hall, 18 Nairn Place, Clydebank G81 4AU Spaces: 100                                  

Age Group: 5-12yrs

Booking via goldenfriendships2017@outlook.com

"Golden Friendships return with mornings of fun activities keeping the children happy and entertained with fun and fitness games, dancing, party games, arts and crafts mini discos."

  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings

July 

 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27

Aug              

1, 2

 

ISARO

Venue: Centre81, 2-16 Braes Ave, Clydebank, G81 1DP

Spaces: 25 Age Group: 7-18 yrs

Booking: isarosocialnet@gmail.com

"Activities include multisport activities including football, basketball and badminton. The project also offers expressive arts activities, woodland activities, and trips to places of interest."

  • July 4 - August 9, 2023,
  • Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 to 1 pm for activities.
  • Outdoor activities will take place between 10am and 5pm to take travel time into consideration.

 

Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels Group

Venue: Unit 5, Nu Scope Centre, Station Road, Old Kilpatrick

Spaces: 30              

Ages: Primary age up to 12yrs.

Booking and more info: Fran.alston@icloud.com

"We will be offering, a day at the movies, bake along with OKFP.

"Magic moments, circus skills and creative, crafty kids."

  • Mon-Fri 1-4pm, July 3 – August 4

 

Our Warriors

Venue: Golden Friendships Community Hall, 18 Nairn Place, Clydebank G81 4AU

Spaces: 30              

Ages: all school ages

Booking and more info: ourwarriors@hotmail.com

"We will provide inclusive play, activities and lunch for all children and families, meeting each and individual needs.  We will provide activities and outings which are fully accessible and will meet the needs of the children and families with a wide range of additional support needs."

  • July 3 - August 4
  • Mondays: 9.30am-12pm
  • Wednesdays: 11am-3pm
  • Thursdays: 11am-3pm

 

Y-Sort It Youth Groups

For more info and booking contact:

info@ysorit.com

Call: 0141 941 3308.

Facebook/Twitter @ysortit

https://forms.office.com/e/13QWGY3DjN

"Y-Sort It is running youth groups this summer in Bonhill, Clydebank, Faifley and Whitecrook. Groups are age specific starting at 8yrs up to 14+.

"Young people will have the opportunity to attend youth groups, drop in’s, outdoor fun sessions, bike rides and day trips both local and further afield."

  • The project will take place during the school summer holidays, over six days a week, for six weeks.   
  • Starting Monday, July 3 ending Saturday August 12.
  • Brunch Club Drop In every Mon-Fri 11-12.30pm in Clydebank Hub & Ladyton Community Centre, Bonhill
  • YHikeit sessions every Mon 1-4pm
  • Carbeth trips- every Tues/Wed 2-8pm
  • Day Trips every Thurs 9- 5.30pm
  • Loch Ard Activity centre every Fri- 9.30-5.30pm

 

Councillor Clare Steel, convener of Educational Services said: "We know how difficult and expensive it can be to keep young people entertained over the summer holidays, so these events will be very popular with families."