YouthINK is a free, two-day creative writing retreat for high school students aged 16-17 who live or attend high school in under-resourced communities in the GTA.
At North Campus, VIBE Arts artist-facilitators will lead participants through creative writing, collaging, and zine-making workshops.
Participants will also get to tour the college, meet current students and faculty, and learn about a world full of expanded potential at Humber by visualizing possibilities for their own future post-secondary education.
The two-day event will culminate in a zine launch party to celebrate the group’s collective output. Friends and family are invited to attend this special event, which will feature readings by the participants.
Participants will be provided with lunch and TTC fare for travel to and from Humber on both days of the event; in addition, snacks and dinner will be provided to participants on day two. Also, participants will receive a small stipend for publishing their work in the zine, in addition to copies of the zine itself.
Through YouthINK, participants will be supported in developing their creative instincts, skills, voices, and confidence, inspiring them to continue their artistic development.
