Featured 2025 Annual Report

Christie Lake Kids reflects on an another year of empowering children and youth to build skills, confidence, and brighter futures in our 2025 Annual Report.

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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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Christie Lake Kids Celebrates Another Year of Impact at Annual General Meeting

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2026 CLK Golf Tournament

Sep 17 - 17, 2026 EDTEmerald Links Golf & Country ClubEvent Details

Our 2026 golf tournament will once again support our Leaders in Training program, which provides mentorship, life skills, and community-building opportunities for youth aged 13–18.

2026 Four Seasons Soirée

Nov 12 - 12, 2026 EDTAshbury CollegeEvent Details

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."