Wednesdays this summer at Lismore Summer Rec have a whole new curriculum! Youth ages 9 and up are gathering with staff, and youthLEADarts NS program leaders, Melanie and Shelley to vision, create, and design the perfect outdoor adventure space for our community. This is part of a 3-5 year plan, driven by youth, with the additional …
Everyone has an artist who inspires them. For me, that artist is Michael Jackson. The reason Michael Jackson inspired me is because his music connected people from all over the world. No matter where someone came from or what language they spoke, his songs had a way of bringing people together. His music shared powerful …
Music That Inspires Me: A Post by Youth Writer Brooklyn Earl Read More »
We have officially started our program at Lismore Summer Rec 2026! Our LEADers and I have been getting things ready for the 50 kids that will be attending our summer Rec program from July 6th – Aug 21st 2026. We are proud to introduce you to this team of outstanding youth who love to laugh and …
Meet Our LEADers: Lismore, Nova Scotia, Summer Recreation TEAM 2026 Read More »
youthLEADarts Ontario is delighted to announce that they have received an $11,200 grant from the Huronia Community Foundation through the Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund! This fund supports bold and innovative projects that address literacy and training opportunities, environmental leadership, and creativity in arts and culture. Huronia Community Foundation was founded in 2000 to serve the North …
Dear youthLEADarts supporters, Have you been catching Canada’s soccer team in action? The power of the circle has been evident at the end of each game. Whether we win or lose a game, our team gathers on the field for an all-in circle to remind everyone of purpose and humanity. This is exactly …
The Power of Our Circle: A Message From Our Founder Read More »
youthLEADarts Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that they have received a $10,000 grant from Free to Play through the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia! The grant will be put towards creating an outdoor adventure space designed by our youth leaders in partnership with Lismore Hall community volunteers that will incorporate the LEAD values …
Breaking News: youthLEADarts Awarded $10,000 Free to Play Grant in Nova Scotia! Read More »
This article was conceived and written by teen author, Brooklyn, a grade 9 student who is part of the youthLEADarts writing and communications team. Nathaniel is a graduate of the youthLEADarts program, as am I. Currently, Nathanial is a grade 9 student with a passion for animation. He creates his animations using Krita, a digital …
With Love and Dedication, it all Works Out in the End…a Message From LEAD Graduates Read More »
Today is World Oceans Day. World Oceans Day is observed annually on June 8 to celebrate the global ocean, raise awareness about its critical role in sustaining life, and inspire collaborative action to protect marine environments. The concept was originally proposed by Canada in 1992 and officially recognized by the United Nations in 2009. This past Saturday, …
Nova Scotia Youth Clean Up Lismore and Big Island Beaches for World Oceans Day 2026 Read More »
Ayva is a young artist currently in grade 7. Below is an interview she gave during a youthLEADarts after school program that speaks to why art is so important to her and why it can be also be inspiring and uplifting for others. She has taken the initiative to compose, design and sketch a LEAD …
LEAD Youth, Ayva, is Developing a Graphic Novel Based on LEAD Values Read More »
It was a stunning, sunny day and young art-trepreneur, Jules, just about to graduate to high school, had planned her work and was working her plan! Jules has always loved art and the act of creating. I met her when she participated in the youthLEADarts afterschool program at her inner-city school. Here, youth could meet, …
Young LEAD Artist’s Limited-edition Paintings Sell Out for a Good Cause Read More »