Studio 2

29/08/2026

🌊 That’s a wrap on Summer Schemes 2026! 🌊

And what a summer it has been.

Our final week, Smooth Sailing, has brought our Summer Schemes journey to a close - but what a journey it has been. From the first notes of Musical Mayhem, heading Into The Wild, getting creative with Totally Toys, finding our stars during Studio2’s Got Talent, reaching for the sky in Reach For The Sky, and finally sailing into our last week together with Smooth Sailing.

Six weeks of creativity, laughter, friendship, fun, new experiences and memories that we hope will stay with our young people long after the summer is over.

But none of this happens without an incredible team behind the scenes.

A huge, heartfelt thank you to every volunteer, facilitator and member of our kitchen team who gave their time, energy, patience and care to make each day happen. You helped create spaces where children could be themselves, try something new, make friends, build confidence and, most importantly, have fun.

To our parents and guardians, thank you for trusting us with your children and for supporting them throughout the summer.

And most importantly, to every child who joined us - thank you. Thank you for the laughter, the imagination, the big ideas, the questions, the talent, the enthusiasm and all the moments that made these six weeks so special. You brought the heart to Summer Schemes.

We also want to express our sincere thanks to all of our funders and supporters who make this programme possible:

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Reconciliation Fund
Education Authority
Arts Council of Northern Ireland / National Lottery
Derry City & Strabane District Council
Apex Housing Association
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Choice Housing
Housing For All
Community Relations Council
T:BUC

Your support helps us continue creating opportunities for children and young people and building a shared city and a shared culture.

So, as we bring Smooth Sailing and Summer Schemes 2026 to an end, we simply want to say:

Thank you. 💙

Thank you to everyone who helped us make it happen, and thank you to every young person who made this summer what it was.

Until next time... smooth sailing! ⛵🌊

Irish Foreign Ministry Education Authority Arts Council of Northern Ireland Derry City & Strabane District Council Housing Executive Choice Housing Apex Housing Association TBUC Camps Programme EA T:BUC Ambassadors Community Relations Council

29/08/2026

🇵🇱✨ Krakow 2026 – Day One! ✨🇵🇱

Nine of our fantastic young people, along with our Youth Leader in Charge, Aislinn Breslin, and Youth Work Assistant, Ally Fitzpatrick, have travelled to Krakow, Poland as part of an amazing group of 28 young people and staff from youth organisations across our city.❤️

This five-day trip marks the final part of our young people’s OCN Level 2 in Good Relations and Diversity. Over the past five months, the group have been working, learning and exploring together, supported by staff from Apex Housing, who have funded this fantastic project, and Springboard Belfast, who have facilitated the course.
It has been wonderful to watch the group grow throughout the programme, particularly seeing new friendships develop between young people from different organisations and communities. What started as a group of individuals has become a fantastic team, and we’re so excited to see those friendships and connections continue to grow during our time in Poland. 🌍🤝

Today was Day One, and it was very much a day of travelling! ✈️🚌 After a long journey, we are now settled in and ready to make the most of the adventure ahead.

Tomorrow, the real exploring begins! 🇵🇱❤️
We’re looking forward to getting out and about, seeing the beautiful city of Krakow, continuing our learning and, most importantly, making memories that our young people will hopefully remember for many years to come.

A huge well done to all 28 young people and staff for the commitment they have shown over the past five months. We can’t wait to see what the next few days bring!
Krakow, here we come! 🇵🇱✨

Apex Housing Association EA Youth Service

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

📣 COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Greater Shantallow Community Arts is recruiting a Full-Time Local Area Youth Development Leader in Charge to lead our Youth Start Galliagh provision.

📍 Location: Galliagh
🤝 In partnership with: Education Authority Youth Service
⏰ Hours: 37.5 hours per week
💷 Salary: £31,300 gross per annum
📅 Contract: Fixed term, 2026–2029, subject to annual funding review

About the Role

The successful candidate will lead, manage and deliver GSCA’s Youth Start Galliagh open access youth provision under the EA Youth Services Local Area Provision framework.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape high-quality, safe, inclusive and responsive youth work for young people aged 9–18 years, supporting their personal, social and creative development.

The role will include:
• Programme leadership and direct youth work delivery
• Team supervision and support
• Safeguarding responsibility
• Strategic planning and development
• Ensuring delivery meets the Model for Effective Practice and EA funding requirements

📩 For a Job Description and Application Form, contact:
[email protected]

Please share with anyone who may be interested in joining our team and making a positive difference for young people in Galliagh.

Arts Council of Northern Ireland EA Youth Service

26/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Grace Uí Niallais, to Week 6 of our Peace & Love Camps - Smooth Sailing! ⛵️

It's been another brilliant week of creativity, fun and shared experiences, with children and young people coming together, making new friends and creating memories along the way.

And there have been a few unexpected visitors too! SpongeBob and some other familiar characters made an appearance during Smooth Sailing, adding even more fun to the week. 🧽⭐️

With our final day still to come on Friday, we're looking forward to making the most of the rest of Week 6 and bringing you more highlights from Smooth Sailing.

The Peace & Love Camps are supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Reconciliation Fund and delivered as part of our Growing A Shared City, A Shared Culture Project.

Irish Foreign Ministry Derry City & Strabane District Council Arts Council of Northern Ireland TBUC Camps Programme Education Authority

26/08/2026

A warm moon tonight!😱

26/08/2026

Here is the highlight video from Week 5: Reach for the Sky Peace & Love Camps.

These camps are supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trades Reconciliation Fund, delivered as part of our Growing A Shared City, A Shared Culture Project.

We're currently in our sixth and final week, Smooth Sailing, and we're looking forward to bringing you some more highlights from this week, and welcoming the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Uí Niallais.

Irish Foreign Ministry Derry City & Strabane District Council Arts Council of Northern Ireland TBUC Camps Programme Education Authority

24/08/2026

Here are some highlights from Peace & Love Camps supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trades Reconciliation Fund delivered as part of our Growing A Shared City, A Shared Culture Project! ☀️

It’s been fantastic to see our young people getting involved, having fun, building friendships and real good relations and getting creative throughout the week. 🎨

We’ll be sharing a highlights video soon, so keep an eye out! 🎥

Today marks the start of our final week for this summer and we’re looking forward to welcoming young people from right across our city with happy smiles, plenty of energy and lots of creativity!

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,Derry City & Strabane District Council Arts Council of Northern Ireland TBUC Camps Programme Education Authority

24/08/2026

🎉 FINAL WEEK OF SUMMER CAMP! 🎉

Join us for the final week of our Building a Shared City, A Shared Culture Summer Camps before everyone heads back to school! 🌈

We’ve got a fun-filled week packed with:
🎨 Arts & Crafts
💃 Dance
🎭 Drama
🎬 Movies
🎲 Games
🎶 Musical Theatre

📅 Monday 24th – Friday 28th August
🕤 9:30am – 2:30pm
👧🧒 Ages 4–11

Come along, make new friends, get creative and finish the summer on a high! ☀️

SUPPORTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE RECONCILIATION FUND

👉 Register now at www.studio2derry.com/summercamp What's on Derry Strabane Arts Council of Northern Ireland Derry City & Strabane District Council EA Youth Service TBUC Camps Programmec

24/08/2026