Program Types: Arts and Culture, Youth Programming,

The 519’s Youth Action and Arts Space (YAAS) is a free, drop-in program that offers youth who are 10 to 14 years old a fun place to connect, meet friends and new peers.
The 519 is collaborating with community artists and educators to facilitate arts and movement-based activities for two-spirit, queer, trans, and non-binary youth, as well as the youth of queer and trans families. We are utilizing storytelling and connections to the body through arts, dance, music, and movement-based activities. Our goal is to ensure we’re creating spaces for all folks within 2SLGBTQ+ communities and that we are prioritizing QTIBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Intersex, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) voices in programming.
Collectively, we strive to create a safer, supportive, and inspiring space where everyone – from facilitators to participants – can bring their full selves into the space, feel celebrated and continue to develop and strengthen their skills in self-expression.
  • Every Saturday
  • 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For more details or information, contact Glitterbug@The519.org

For youths aged 6 to 9 years old, visit: Kids Action and Arts Space.

Program Schedule:

December Programming

December 7: Winter Celebration

Inviting 2SLGBTQ+ youth and youth with 2SLGBTQ+ families.

Join us as we cozy up with some warm food and decode mysteries in a life-size puzzle room! Can you solve the codes in time and unlock the treasure chest?

Last day of program for 2024 is December 7

We will return on Saturday, January 4, 2025

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