District One Merigomish- Youth Program SurveyDistrict One Merigomish- Youth Program SurveyHi! We are youthLEADarts and we are partnering with the Lismore Hall Committee to reach out to the young people in District One. YouthLEADarts is a team of professional artists and educators from across Canada who mentor kids to help them find their voices and teach them some skills to become leaders and mentors in their community. We often use the arts to reach these goals, but there are lots of ways to create programming focused on kids and youth. We want your opinions and ideas to help create programs that respond to those things that you see a need for.How old are you? How old are you?6-8 years old9-11 years old12-14 years old15- 18 years oldOther:If you are answering for another how old are they? Or if you are another age, what interests you about the program? If you are answering for another how old are they? Or if you are another age, what interests you about the program?Rank these activities from 1 being your favorite and 5 your least favorite. You can create a combo/ or new category if you need to. (It can be something you already do or something you would like to try). Rank these activities from 1 being your favorite and 5 your least favorite. You can create a combo/ or new category if you need to. (It can be something you already do or something you would like to try). 1 - One of my favorites!!!2- Pretty Interested3- Its OK4- Not really my thing5- No Thank You!!!Sounds cool, I would like to try itTeam Sports (i.e. soccer, basketball, hockey, rugby, etc.)Solo (small group) Sports (i.e. golf, horseback riding, tennis, swimming, skiing, etc.)Performing Arts (i.e. acting, dancing, singing, playing an instrument, etc.)Movie making‘Solo’ arts (i.e. writing, poetry, visual arts, photography, songwriting etc.)Reading, thinking, reflecting, going for walksSocial activism (i.e. making change, leadership, environmental issues, etc.)Hanging out with friends/ other like-minded peopleCooking/ BakingFabric/ Textile Arts (i.e. sewing, quilting, knitting, needlepoint, etc.)Math, Science-based activities (astronomy, programming, electronics, robotics etc.)Games (i.e. board games, computer games, chess, DnD etc.)Do you want to clarify any of your above answers? For example tell us what your specific interests are. Do you want to clarify any of your above answers? For example tell us what your specific interests are. Is there an activity NOT mentioned above that you wish was offered in this community and is not currently available? Is there an activity NOT mentioned above that you wish was offered in this community and is not currently available? In your case, check when would be a good time for any youth programming. (You can choose more than one) In your case, check when would be a good time for any youth programming. (You can choose more than one)After SchoolAfter Supper ( 6 pm or evenings)Weekend MorningsWeekend AfternoonsOnce a month on a weekday after schoolJuly Day CampAugust Day CampOther:Does Lismore Hall work for you as a location to have youth programming? Or is there another hall in District One that you live closer to and would prefer to attend? If so, please specify which one? Does Lismore Hall work for you as a location to have youth programming? Or is there another hall in District One that you live closer to and would prefer to attend? If so, please specify which one? Which statement is most true about your most usual mode of transportation: Which statement is most true about your most usual mode of transportation: I live far from town. I always need someone to drive me. live fairly close. I can usually find a way. (Parents/Guardians, Friends, Neighbors, Carpool)I am really close to most things- I can usually walk or ride my bike.Other:As a young person in this area, what is a big concern that you have for your peers or for yourself? In your opinion, is there one thing that could help the quality of life for young people? As a young person in this area, what is a big concern that you have for your peers or for yourself? In your opinion, is there one thing that could help the quality of life for young people?Is there a group or youth population that you feel would benefit from extra attention? (i.e. Special Needs, Culture, Identity) Do you feel you are part of this group? Is there a group or youth population that you feel would benefit from extra attention? (i.e. Special Needs, Culture, Identity) Do you feel you are part of this group?If you don’t see yourself as a participant in any of these activities, would you be interested in helping out as a co-leader/ organizer/ mentor/ counselor in training? If you don’t see yourself as a participant in any of these activities, would you be interested in helping out as a co-leader/ organizer/ mentor/ counselor in training? To be entered in the Draw for Fabulous Prizes!!!Thanks for taking the time to complete this survey. We really want to hear your voices and work towards offering more youth programming here in our community.If you would like your name to be entered into a draw for filling out this survey, then please complete it online and or pick up a copy and drop it off at the LBR by Feb 28th, 2022. We will be holding a youth info night and gathering in March 2022. If you prefer to remain anonymous that is fine too.Stay tuned for more info. If you or your parents/guardians have any questions please email Shelley MacDonald at shelleyltta@gmail.com or by phone at: 778-883-0781 Your Name Your NameAddress AddressEmail EmailPhone Number Phone Number
