dlr Leisure Services camps are bookable online: www.dlrleisureservices.ie/camps/

Daily & weekly rates available from 20 per day to 65 / 80 per week.  Some spaces still available for August 2011.

Teen gym programme for 11-17 year olds available in

Loughlinstown -  Meadowbrook – Monkstown.

Cost is €4.00 or €35.00 for 10 sessions.

All sessions are timetabled.

Further details on www.dlrleisureservices.ie

viagrass=”MsoNormal” style=”MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt”> Do you want to find out more about grants available, list of colleges and courses, or where to repeat your Leaving Certificate?  Maybe you want to get a job instead or just take a Gap Year which can provide a breathing space or “time out” from the pressures of studying.  We have produced a free publication called “What’s Next” which explores all these options.  

Dun Laoghaire Youth Information Centre is also holding an exhibition on ‘What’s Next’ in the Bloomfield’s Shopping Centre on Tuesday 30th August, and Wednesday 31^St August and throughout the months of August & September in the Youth Information Centre.

We have also produced information leaflets on the following:

Student Finance, Accommodation, Evening Classes, Student Guides to the Dun Laoghaire Area.

Are you going to college in September 2011?

Do you need information on education grants?

Dun Laoghaire Youth Information can help you.  You can call into us or check out our website for more information.

You can also find out information on:

www.studentfinance.ie

Thinking of going abroad working for the Summer, Inter-railing or taking a Gap Year from your studies? Dun Laoghaire Youth Informaiton Centre has information on oppportunties available to you including Visa requirements, handy hints, useful websites and more…. email info@youthquest.ie or check out the travel section of this website

The ‘Summer of Heritage’ programme will be run throughout the summer, from Monday 27th June until Sunday 4th September.  This event is free and comprises a range of events for adults and children. 

The programme will be offically launched at the Martello Tower exhibition at the County hall on Thursday 30th June.

Check out: www.dlrcoco.ie for more information

As part of Ireland’s Annual National Bike week a family leisurely cycle will take place along the Metals in Dun Laoghaire on Saturday 25th June at 2pm.

Registration is essential.

Please contact Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co. Co. at 2047026 or email: fgill@dlrcoco.ie

Summer time is on its way and with it comes long hours in the sun and the increase worry for parents to fill the days with interesting things to do. This is the time to start thinking about those long summer months and planning how to occupy your kids before the boredom (and your panic!) sets in.

Dun Laoghaire Youth Service run summer programmes through their area-based projects throughout Dun Laoghaire VEC area, namely Central Dun Laoghaire, Ballybrack, Cois Cairn, Loughlinstown, Meadowlands, Sallynoggin. Contact 01 2806147 for further details.

 Throughout Dun Laoghaire there are organisations that offer summer camps with various activities ranging from specific sports to arts & crafts, cooking or computers. 

 For older teenagers who may wish to get a summer job, we can help with cv preparation, where to look for jobs, and information on their rights & entitlements as a young person working. Older teenagers may wish to learn a skill such as internet design, animation or gain experience through voluntary work.

DLR Events presents 3 days of Outdoor Movies in the Park in the Peoples Park, Dun Laoghaire on Saturday June 4th, Sunday June 5th and Monday June 6th 2011. 

Movies start at 3pm 5.30pm and 8.30pm daily.

European Youth Week takes place from the 15^th-21^st May 2011 in all countries of the Youth In Action Programme to celebrate and promote youth activities.  In Ireland, Youth Information Centres in association with Eurodesk are hosting a series of events during the week from a variety of locations.

The events being provided include:

Youth In Action and European Voluntary Service (EVS) Info sessions: will offer young people an opportunity to find out how they could get involved; tell them about the application processes and potential opportunities available.

European Table Quizzes:  A chance to test your knowledge of European issues.

Multi-cultural Nights: will provide an opportunity to learn more about a variety of cultures that exist in Europe today. The event will be centred around an enjoyable party atmosphere with accompanying entertainment and music

Information sessions: will offer people the chance to get informed in aspects of youth involvement and opportunities through Eurodesk.

For more information on your nearest participating Youth Information Centre and the specific events in your area please check: http://www.youthweek.eu/upcoming-events/?cat=19

Youth mental Health - DLR are holding a lunch time lecture in Sallynoggin Youth & Community Centre, Pearse St, Sallynoggin on Wednesday 11th May @ 12.30- 13.30

The talk is on The Effects of Parental Separation .  What can we do to help?

The lecture is free but places are limited to 24 so please reserve a place with DLVEC.  Ph: 214722