Extra-curricular activities

Extra-curricular activities allow children and young people in West Dunbartonshire to gain new skills and experiences. We provide a range of activities which help develop social skills and emotional well-being.

Shine 2025

West Dunbartonshire Council has committed £100,000 to support SHINE Holiday projects again this year.

Summer Shine 2025

Holiday Hunger Fund ‘SHINE’ to increase the provision of free meals and social activities for school children over holidays

Booking school sports facilities

Some schools have facilities which are available to the public outside of school hours and school terms.

Volunteering

Volunteering opportunities are available in West Dunbartonshire for our young people.

Employability Skills Programme

Information about our Employability Skills Programme and work experience placements.

Active Schools

Our Active Schools programme helps children and young people to be more active, more often.

Working 4 U

Working4U Learning offers local young people and adults a wide range of learning opportunities to help you get into work.

West Dunbartonshire libraries

Want to find your local library and its opening hours, get involved in our reading events or even search your family tree?