About
Hart House works with youth, schools, and local community organizations to provide initiatives that focus on exploration, skill development and building connections.
By attending our programs, youth will experience Hart House and campus life first-hand and have the opportunity to engage in areas of leadership, art, dialogue, social justice, and recreation and wellness. We encourage the participation of Indigenous, racialized and LGBTQ youth in our initiatives.
Hart House Youth Access is bigger than any one program or event – we aim to centre youth voices, connect youth to existing programs, opportunities and resources, and to support our local community.
Focus
Build Community
Connecting youth to help create new friendships and a sense of belonging either online of in-person.
Ongoing Dialogue
Youth-centred planning focused on personal interests, academic and personal goals.
Collaboration
Collaboration with U of T campus partners including academic service learning opportunities for our students
Exploration
Academic and career exploration for both the youth participants and university students involved through their academic placements
- Danielle Dinunzio
Manager, Community Access & Outreach
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Testimonials
Hart House makes us feel as though we are part of something bigger … It gives us that life experience that we need before we go to university …There is a whole world out there that we never got to see, never got to have access to.
Upcoming Events
- Apr 5 – Sep 30, 2023
Talking Walls Exhibition: I AM...
This Talking Walls exhibition at Hart House serves as a visual reminder that the next generation of change-makers is already in our midst.
Hart House Outdoor Leadership Program
The Hart House Outdoor Leadership Program is a unique and exciting weekend adventure…
Current Offerings
Hart House Youth Advisory Council
In this unique program, youth will get to guide their own activities…
Group Fitness Mentorship Program
The University of Toronto Hart House Group Fitness Mentorship Program provides youth with…
Hart House A/V Tech Mentorship Program
The Hart House A/V Tech Mentorship Program provides youth the opportunity to gain…
BEE
The Brotherhood of Ethnic Excellence (BEE) is a Hart House youth program that aims to…
Media
TRANSITION: High School, University, Art Industry
The series is aimed to help high school students by providing some insight into the transition to university, studying in the arts, and exploring the art industry. This series features six students who study not only art but also law, economy, etc., and are interested in the art industry.
This project is based on the platform of the Hart House Student Art Committee at the University of Toronto. There's a new episode every day at 7 PM EST during the first week of March 2021. View all the videos.
Videos
Virtual Artist Chat - Agustine Correa Scarpa
One of our most treasured alumna volunteers, Agustine discusses her experience at Hart House Theatre
Virtual Artist Chat - Lily Ling
Lily Ling got her first gig as a Music Director with us while a student at the University if Toronto. Since then, she's made a HUGE career of it.
Chizoba Imoka Hancock Lecture
Black and Educated? Unveiling the Contradictions and Redesigning the Future.
Hip Hop & Wellness From Home Series / Haviah Mighty
Haviah Mighty talks all things wellness in this IGTV video.
Hip Hop & Wellness From Home Series / Marcus Singleton
Markus Singleton talks about rediscovering his love of being at home and finding creative ways to connect with others.
Hip Hop Café with Drezus
The following is a recording from the Hart House Hip Hop Café hosted by Drezus, an internationally acclaimed MC and activist based out of Blackfoot Territory.
The Questions of Where and When We Belong
Mica and Ari invite their friends Kashi and Selva to discuss their experiences of loneliness, belonging and feeling at home while growing up in the diaspora.
Thinking Forward—A Hip Hop History Lesson with Dr. Francesca
Zoe and Jessica host a Hip Hop Education conversation with Dr. Francesca D’Amico-Cuthbert to explore the living history within the Canadian hip hop scene.
Past Events
- Fri, May 5, 2023
Artists in the 6ix Virtual Gallery 2023
A virtual gallery to showcase Toronto Youth Week!
- Thu, May 4, 2023
Artists in the 6ix Gala
Artists in the 6ix is an annual showcase as part of Toronto Youth Week featuring the hidden talent of youth artists from across the city
- Thu, Mar 16, 2023
Paint Your Piece: Youth Mental Health
Join the Hart House Youth Advisory Council for a free painting day during March Break.
- Fri, Dec 9, 2022
BEE 'Black Boys' Film Screening
On December 9th 2022, there will be screening of the Black Boys documentary which illuminates the full humanity of Black men and boys in America.
- Thu, May 5, 2022
Artists in the 6ix Gala
Artists in the 6ix is an annual showcase as part of Toronto Youth Week featuring the hidden talent of youth artists from across the city
- Sun, May 1, 2022
Group Fitness Mentorship Program
The Group Fitness Mentorship Program provides youth with the opportunity to become certified fitness instructors while earning a stipend for their commitment.
- Fri, Apr 29, 2022
Artists in the 6ix Virtual Exhibition
Artists in the 6ix is an annual showcase as part of Toronto Youth Week featuring the hidden talent of youth artists from across the city.
- Sat, Apr 23, 2022
Outdoor Expedition
Youth ages 16-18 can spend time in the great outdoors at the Hart House Farm.
- Thu, May 6, 2021
Artists in the 6Ix Reception
Artists in the 6ix is an annual showcase as part of Toronto Youth Week featuring the hidden talent of youth artists from across the city.
- Tue, Nov 17, 2020
The University of Tomorrow
In this online panel, we bring together both Canadian and American perspectives to discuss the future of higher education.
- Tue, Nov 10, 2020
UofTea Talks: Using your Black Excellence & Education to Support Community
Hart House Student Ambassadors are going to be available live to answer all of your questions!
- Oct 29 – Oct 31, 2020
A Spooky Socially Distanced Halloween!
Compete in our costume contest, meet new friends at our virtual board game event, create Halloween decorations or go on fun, Halloween themed scavenger hunt.
- Sat, Oct 10, 2020
iBEAM Stem Outreach
Join us for this virtual iBEAM outreach program designed to give middle school students the chance to connect and learn from U of T graduate students!
- Wed, Oct 7, 2020
Spark your Well-Being
In this curated conversation we bring together Hip Hop artists who will engage in an open conversation around mental health and wellness journeys.
Partnered Programs
Academic Placement Opportunities
Students from across the University actively support the Youth Community Recreation…
Hart House Youth Community Recreation Project
Through recreation, arts and dialogue-based programming, the Youth Community Recreation…
Indigenous Partner Programs
Hart House learns from and works with Indigenous colleagues and partners to engage in…
SEE U of T
Support, Engage, Experience (SEE) U of T is a new, two-year, pilot program that enables…
SOAR Indigenous Youth Gathering
Strategic Outcomes for Academic pRogress (SOAR) invites Indigenous youth aged 14–17…
Toronto District School Board Specialist High Skills Major Programs
Working with Oakwood Collegiate Institute and Central Toronto Academy, Hart House supports…
Transitional Year Program (TYP) University Studies Course
This full-time, eight-month, access-to-university program is intended for adults who do…
Youth Campus Visits
Hart House works closely with the University’s Office of Recruitment to support…
Our Team
Danielle Dinunzio
Manager, Community Access & Outreach
Alphonse Daniel
Access Programs Assistant
Awards
Hart House Teams Up to Win IDERD Strategic Innovation Initiatives Award (Group)
Enhancing Access through Youth Community Partnerships.
Partners
