Youth in Arts: Update!

As the summer fades away and the color of the trees begin to change, we wanted to take a moment give some updates with the Youth in Arts program.


Our main goals has been to prepare for the "Talking Walls" exhibit at the University of Toronto, on November 5th. Our artwork will be on display as well as a guest performance by some of the Youth in Arts members! Lastly, we are one month in with our partnership at the Brentwood Library and things are going great.

Getting fun with watercolors! 

Brainstorming themes for the "Talking Walls" 

Youth in Action: December @ Mimico

The month of December with the Youth in Action Mimico Program was all about positive expression and giving, in light of the holiday season. The group made crafts and cards for their families and learned some yoga moves!

Above: decorating some holiday cards for their families

Below: Playing a festive game of cards

Below: we had a holiday pizza party and made presents for the girls' families.

Happy holidays from the Mimico Youth in Action team!

Youth in Action: November @ Mimico

The month of November has been a crafty one for the Youth in Action group at Mimico Library. The focus of the month was empowerment for young girls, learning about positive self-talk, self care, being proud of who you are and expressing yourself. 

One week, the girls decorated little jars and wrote themselves a motivational letter for them to open and read on their first day of high school (in 2 years). 

Another week, the girls choreographed a dance where they freely expressed their emotions in a physical way. Their beautiful performance even had an audience of young children from another youth group at the library. 

Another week, the group focused on improv, acting activities. They performed skits where they expressed emotions, adapted to new scenes/environments and ended the evening with a fun game of charades. 

Looking forward to the next month with the girls from Youth in Action Mimico!