“Spring is where all things seem possible.” Joyce Carol Oates
Youth mentor in training, Johnny Baker MacDonald led his very first opening circle this past week with youthLEADarts and inspired the kids to take ACTION. Johnny also introduced some team building activities and held space for the youth to reflect on what they noticed about how the group worked together. Many of the youth commented on how listening deeply and empathizing with each other helped them to complete group tasks successfully.
Melanie McDuff also led a food art activity where kids created their own unique dirt cups using different types of pudding, crumbled oreo cookies and gummy worms, followed by some echo art reflection. It was so nice to be outside for all these new beginnings, fresh air and springtime vibes. See photos below!
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events for youthLEADarts Nova Scotia:
-EastCut, one of our corporate sponsors will be leading a session in Little Harbour May 23rd and Lismore June 10th where our youth will learn about working in the trades and how to work with tools by building a birdhouse.
-Artshow in partnership with Creative PIctou County on May 31st from 1-3pm at the Museum of Industry featuring youth artwork/photography and an interactive creation station for youth of all ages to come and make art.
-Lismore Summer Rec program begins July 6th for kids aged 4-12 and runs for 7 weeks Monday-Friday at Lismore Hall.
-Adventure Play and Young Designers Club begins July 15th where youth aged 10 and up meet weekly to begin the process of designing, creating and building an outdoor adventure play space that incorporates the LEAD values of Listen, Empathize, Act and Drive.