We are halfway through August, I am halfway through my swim-a-thon and we are halfway to our goal of raising $5,000 for youthLEADarts kids across Canada. As I swim lap after lap, I think of the youngsters whose stories need hearing, youngsters who fall between the cracks if not for youthLEADarts programs. I wonder what …
We’re Halfway to our Summertime Fundraising Goal! Read More »
Explore! Imagine! Create! Play! That’s what Lismore Adventure and Design Club is all about this summer! From jumping off the raft at Lismore Beach to learning to play pickle ball at Arisaig Community Center, these young leaders are working together to vision their very own adventure playground! Today was a great day to be inspired. …
Art, in all of its forms, brings out the light in all of us. Help us to help our youth shine! Calling on my inner child, the one that did read-a-thons, bike-a-thons and walk-a-thons for charity, I am swimming 10 km this month (400 laps), to support the youthLEADarts summer fundraiser. I hope to raise …
youthLEADarts is incredibly grateful to ARIDO (the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario) and to everyone who participated in their Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday. Their generous donation of $20,000 and counting is one that will impact kids from Barrie to the GTA. ARIDO’s vision and generosity drives young dreams fore-ward. “This gift is helping to make …
ARIDO Golf Fundraising Event: Driving Dreams Fore-ward Read More »
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 »