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Youth Engagement

Larsen Creative Writing Lab

A project that gathers youth to a circle and welcomes stories and belonging. Students are read to and exposed to new authors. They are also offered writing prompts and a safe space to experiment and share their creativity with peers. OrilliaMatters supports this project by publishing one student piece that emerges from the circle every month.

Created in recognition and gratitude for Fred Larsen, Arts Orillia’s former Chair and greatest champion. Fred was a teacher, mentor, and leader to so many. 

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Creative Youth Lab

This programme invites imagination and socializing through digital art projects. Join Artist, Sean Rees every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 September to June at The Orillia Youth Centre. This class is free and equipment is provided!

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Arts Orillia's Co-op Program

Are you interested in performing, producing, programming or designing? Experience Arts Orillia’s co-op program where students learn about the creative process, performance, arts administration, box office duties, backstage technical training and more. Our organization offers creatively-minded Youth the career-building experience they need to excel in the professional Arts.

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Global Steps

Global Steps teaches students about people, places and culture through dance. A professional dance artist visits the classroom to perform and give a movement lesson. A comprehensive slide deck is offered to teachers and students for all Global Steps workshops giving an overview of the social and historical context for the cultural area students will learn about. 

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Inventing Utopia

This in-classroom workshop explores creativity and leadership through games, writing, improvisation, and more. Students are engaged with professional theatre and literary artists to imagine and create the world they want to live in. 

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Water Monument

An in-school workshop for environmentalists and art appreciators! This workshop discusses water care through local issues, Indigenous cultural perspectives, creative practice, and community service. Students will create, collaborate, design, and imagine a better planet together. 

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