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About Christie Lake Kids Building confidence, optimism and resiliency through after‑school, weekend and summer programs.
For more than 100 years, Christie Lake Kids has offered programming to Ottawa’s most vulnerable children and youth.
What started as a summer camp for at-risk boys turned into year-round programming for girls and boys, giving them the chance to learn physical, social and emotional skills in a safe, encouraging, inclusive environment.
Our staff and volunteers provide outreach throughout the year, surrounding children with support – teaching, encouraging and inspiring.
Christie Lake Kids Camp
A beautiful, free overnight summer camp for kids
STAR City Programs
Programs that help kids develop important life skills
Leadership Programs
Youth training that promotes positive social learning
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View AllSummer Camp Hiring Has Now Started!
Apply to work at our beautiful overnight summer camp.
With competitive wages, a beautiful outdoor setting and meaningful work experience, Christie Lake Kids is an amazing summer job opportunity.

Double your impact this Giving Tuesday!
We extend our sincere thanks to Merkley Supply Ltd. for matching donations on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, turning your $1 into $2!

Flapper and Dapper: A Roaring Twenties Gala
Thank you for joining us for the Flapper and Dapper Gala, a Roaring Twenties re-vamp of our signature fundraising event, presented by Merkley Supply Ltd! We were thrilled that you enjoyed the marvelous meal, moonshine, mugshots, mercantile, mingling and music, all in support of our STAR City Programs benefitting children and youth from low-income households.
