NCA Youth Mental Health and Belonging Day (@ Beat the Bomb)

Join New Cottage Arts for a free afternoon at Beat the Bomb featuring food, fun, and community as we celebrate youth, joy, and belonging!
About this Event

Celebrate the end of summer with New Cottage Arts at our Youth Mental Health & Belonging Day at Beat the Bomb!

Developed with leadership from our Youth Advisory Council (YAC), this free event helps young people reconnect before the school year begins through teamwork, play, and shared celebration. Participants will enjoy the Beat the Bomb experience, dinner and refreshments, and opportunities to build friendships with peers and NCA mentors in a welcoming, supportive environment.

This event also marks the beginning of a new year for our Youth Advisory Council. Current YAC members will celebrate the impact of their first term while welcoming youth interested in joining the next cohort. Attendees can learn about YAC's paid leadership opportunities, community projects, and how youth help shape New Cottage Arts programming.

Whether you've been part of NCA before or are joining us for the first time, we'd love to celebrate with you. Come connect, have fun, and start the school year knowing you belong.