Featured Camper Holiday cards from CLK Camp Staff!

We’re sending each camper a heartfelt holiday card to let them know how much they mean to us and that we’re thinking of them this season.

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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.

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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Camper Holiday cards from CLK Camp Staff!

We’re sending each camper a heartfelt holiday card to let them know how much they mean to us and that we’re thinking of them this season.

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!

A smiling camp kid in the water looks directly at the viewer. Text reads: Your Impact, Amplified. Double Your Donation, Double the Difference. On December 3rd, Merkley Supply Ltd. is matching donations!

Flapper and Dapper: A Roaring Twenties Gala

Nov 14 - 14, 2024 EDTOttawa Conference and Event CentreEvent Details

Join us for a Roaring Twenties re-vamp of our signature fundraising gala, presented by Merkley Supply Ltd! Enjoy a marvelous meal, moonshine, mugshots, mercantile, mingling and music, all in support of our STAR City Programs benefitting children and youth from low-income households.

Impact Story

Esther has a unique perspective and first-hand knowledge of the impact of poverty.

"Christie Lake Kids means a lot to many of us: we call it a safe place and some even call it home. The lifelong relationships I have built with the caring staff and volunteers mean so much to me as I continue to create my own future."