YouthSpin CoWicklow

29/05/2026

Some exam stress advice from Bodywhys

29/05/2026

Looking for a summer sports camps for children and young people with a bit more support needs - Wicklow Local Sports Parnership have a (unfortunately) small listing of inclusive summer camps

Inclusive Wicklow summer camps for children of all abilities. Explore multisport, swimming & adventure camps to stay active and have fun.

29/05/2026

More for children and young people to do this summer - the Making Waves Summer camps are happening in Greystones. Different options for different age groups.

🎶 Summer Music Camp at The Whale, Greystones! 🎶
The team at The Whale Theatre are running a fantastic Summer Music Camp this June/July for young musicians 🎭🎸
📅 Dates: June 29th – July 3rd
⏰ Time: 10am – 2:30pm
📍 Location: Whale Theatre, Greystones
👥 Spaces: Limited to 16 participants
Open to Junior Cycle students (ages 12–15) who already play an instrument, this relaxed and creative camp is all about making music, building confidence and collaborating with others 🎵
🎼 What’s included:
• Music appreciation
• Band composition & instrumentation
• Confidence in performance
• Introduction to songwriting
📧 Enquiries / bookings: [email protected]
✨ Please note: This camp is organised and run by The Whale Theatre. We’re simply sharing to support this great opportunity for young musicians in the area.
👇 Tag someone who might be interested!

29/05/2026

If your teens, younger children are looking for something to do this summer, it is really well worth checking out Wicklow County Council Library Service to see the wide range of events happening right across the county - they even have plenty for adults.

We go told about some teen events happening in the Ballywaltrim Library in Bray - details in the photos or by contacting the library service

22/05/2026

We hope anyone preppring for their LC or starting other exams this week is not feeling too stressed.

But if you are feeling it a little bit here's a short reel with some tips

22/05/2026

That time of year again, whether end of year exams, or prepping for the state exams, stress or anxiety to some level is unavoidable, but there are a few things that can be done to help yourself

Managing exam stress - exams can feel like a mountain to climb, but with the right strategies, you can tackle them with confidence and come out on top.

13/05/2026

All LGBTQ+ young people under 18 and parents of LGBTQ+ young people are invited to take part in a unique opportunity to have their voices heard.

This national survey is part of the CLEAR: Children’s LGBTQ+ Equality and Rights research. It is commissioned by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO), carried out by , and supported by

For the first time, this research will examine how the rights of LGBTQ+ youth are being met under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) by consulting directly with young people.

The Details:

It’s Quick: The survey consists of just 3 main questions plus some profile info.

Who can join? LGBTQ+ young people under 18 or their parents/guardians.

The Impact: Your feedback helps us understand the real-life experiences of growing up LGBTQ+ in Ireland today.

Click the link to take the Survey
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pVz-Rm-GQk6S6e2HhiRVRWwD0EdU-nxPgmWs7s3awNJUOVU3TzQ1MUY1RVdWS1kzWURHRkxHSU9JSC4u&route=shorturl

12/05/2026

A fantastic sensory guide to Arklow created by Arklow autism friendly town

07/05/2026

Our year your way - May!

This month, we take a look at some skills that will be useful as you progress through life and can help your quality of life!

Link in bio.
https://crosscareyouthinfo.ie/may/

07/05/2026

- NPS : New Psychoactive Substances -

We talk about NPS in our 3 session secondary school awareness programme. A new psychoactive substance (NPS) can be described as a new narcotic or psychotropic drug that is not controlled by the United Nations drug conventions, but which may pose a public health threat comparable to that posed by substances listed in these conventions. Health harms associated with NPS range from seizures to agitation, aggression, intoxication, acute psychosis as well as dependence.

Often NPS substances are used to avoid prosecution under existing legislation and because their chemical composition may not yet be defined and listed as a banned substance, they may well be sold as being 'legal'. However, as we tell our students, 'legal' does not mean 'safe' it may just mean that someone has found a new loophole to exploit.

Between 2021 and 2025, 51 new NPS were reported in Ireland. One example was the semi synthetic cannabis product HHC which effectively bypassed existing legislation from 2022 until it was banned under new legislation in July 2025. In that time, it was technically 'legal' because the then laws did not define it, but it was very much not safe and the amount of young people in particular, presenting with mental health issues from consuming the product in v**e form, eventually resulted in a new law being enacted to ban HHC and to more easily define NPS as harmful substances.

Many of the new NPS products identified recently have been detected as a result of the testing facility introduced at The Electric Picnic and other music festivals, where concert attendees are asked to submit substances in their possession, for testing.

With the school holidays and summer season fast approaching, now might be a good time for parents to talk to their children about the dangers of trying mood and mind altering substances at concerts and festivals, even if they are assured by those selling them that they are 'legal'.

'Legal', does not mean 'safe'.