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Heart: Mental Wellness Art Programming for Youth

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Heart: Mental Wellness Art Programming for Youth

HeART is a mental wellness art program for youth, by youth in Nova Scotia.

We connect with youth through weekly programming, day camps, school workshops, one on one mentorship, and university outreach.

10/06/2026

Lots of Guide and Scout Groups across Canada are taking on the Reconciliation with HeART Challenge this Fall. It is our Indigenous designed badge challenge centered around reconciliation, cultural learning, celebration, and action!

And yes it is all ages! Even the new youngest members of the Scout and Guide family Chipmunks got in on the challenge! Check out what youth at the 36th Halifax have been getting up to.

09/24/2026

Last night was our first night back this Fall, and youth new and returning had lots of fun creating autumn paintings!

Next up for Younger Youth is Origami and paper crafts, and Felting for Older Youth!

You can see what each group is up to at the link below, and register!
Cost is still pay what you can! Without any questions asked.

🎨Younger Youth Ages 7-12: LIMITED SPACE
https://forms.gle/uVcYtGe1m3tCXxVx9
Discover: build confidence, develop friendships, practice mindfulness, try new things, discover your strengths.

🧩Older Youth Ages 13+: https://forms.gle/GpGUiWCz3moDJuqo7
Belong: Discover who you are, find community, develop leadership skills, give back, support one anothe

09/23/2026

HeART is back tonight 🍁🍂
We are doing some fall painting this evening.

Now with both ages on the same night in their own space.

There is still space to sign up!

09/14/2026

HeART is back next Wednesday September 23rd! And we have limited spots available for both age groups!

HeART Fall Program Registration 🍁
By popular request and feedback from families, we are all back together on one night! One form to register for the full school year.
Each age group will have their own space, program, and dedicated facilitators for their programming.

You can see what each group is up to at the link below, and register!

Cost is still pay what you can! Without any questions asked.

🎨Younger Youth Ages 7-12: https://forms.gle/uVcYtGe1m3tCXxVx9
Discover: build confidence, develop friendships, practice mindfulness, try new things, discover your strengths.

🧩Older Youth Ages 13+: https://forms.gle/GpGUiWCz3moDJuqo7
Belong: Discover who you are, find community, develop leadership skills, give back, support one another. See less

09/06/2026

We heard everyone!
Here is the challenge in one spot, no downloading documents or following link. Here it is!

And let us answer some FAQ:

1. Is this the most current challenge pack and badge?
Yes this is what we have available for this year.

2. When will the badge design change?
When we sell out of these ones.

3. How can I order?
Email [email protected] who is handling the admin for us this year!

4. How can we pay?
Etransfer, and we can provide you an invoice and receipt.

5. Is this badge and challenge Indigenous made?
Yes the badge and challenge pack (aka all the activities) are Indigenous made by a Mi'kmaw Scouter and Recreation Therapist.

6. What ages is this badge for?
All ages! Personally we use it with five year olds all the way up to young adults in their 20s.

Did we miss your question? Ask it below!

08/24/2026

Calling all Younger Youth!
It is your time to register and shine 💫🌟

We are back for another school year filled with laughter, art, and fun!
You can sign up at the link below:
https://forms.gle/VVwpWHjSw3uUcUuQ8

And we will see you in the Fall with snacks, Disney tunes, our service dog friend Kira, and much more 🐾

Cost is still pay what you can! With no questions asked.

Want to know more or have a question right now? Send us a DM or reach out by email [email protected]

08/20/2026

Calling ALL OLDER YOUTH!

It's Time for Fall Program Registration! We heard you, we have moved your night back to its original time slot! Wednesdays!

Join us this Fall for:
Art Projects, Cooking Time in the Kitchen, Volunteer Opportunities.
And of course our weekly game battles of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and Piles
We have something for everyone! Sign up today and we will see you in the fall with snacks and fidgets.

Register here: https://forms.gle/GSQz1ecKmk2hQYki7
Cost: Still pay what you can, without any questions being asked.

Have a question or want to know more send us a DM or an email [email protected]

08/19/2026

Our Reconciliation with HeART Challenge Badges are back!

Created by Indigenous volunteers for Guides, Scouts and youth groups, Reconciliation with HeART was developed through a trauma-informed and strengths-based lens to help young people learn about Indigenous peoples, cultures, reconciliation and allyship.

One of the most important parts of the challenge is encouraging youth to learn about and celebrate Indigenous culture, community, knowledge and resiliency not only Indigenous trauma.

You can find a copy of the challenge here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12R-ftCWjeC4QuF1Ull2nm_Da54OHYTP4Cu8GTwcKtOM/edit?usp=sharing

The challenge can be used around dates such as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Treaty Day and Mi’kmaw History Month, Red Dress Day, and National Indigenous Peoples Day but reconciliation and meaningful allyship aren't limited to one day, month, or activity.

We are so excited to have the badges available again and to continue seeing youth groups take part in Reconciliation with HeART.

08/18/2026

Something is Coming This Fall 👀🍁

Something we have been asked to do for the past five years!
We are finally offering it! A personal development opportunity for adults!
And the best part it will help us fund our youth programming for the coming year

08/11/2026

Apparently, caring about youth mental wellness is kinda chic. 💅🏽

Creating spaces where young people can make a mess, be creative, build friendships, practice mindfulness, take the lead, and just be themselves?

Very chic, actually.

At HeART, we believe supporting young people doesn’t always have to look clinical. Sometimes it looks like paint-covered tables, ridiculous amounts of craft supplies, snacks, laughter, trying something new, and having a community where you know you belong.

We’ve been doing things a little differently since 2019 and apparently, we’ve been chic this whole time.

Want to join on our adventures this school year? We have registration open now for all ages!

🎨Younger Youth Ages 7-12: https://forms.gle/uVcYtGe1m3tCXxVx9
Discover: build confidence, develop friendships, practice mindfulness, try new things, discover your strengths.

🧩Older Youth Ages 13+: https://forms.gle/GpGUiWCz3moDJuqo7
Belong: Discover who you are, find community, develop leadership skills, give back, support one another.

Cost is still pay what you can! Without any questions asked

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