Featured Save the Date: Camp registration opens March 31!

Registration for camp programs opens on March 31, 2026. Christie Lake Kids' Camp is completely free, available only to children/youth ages 9-17 whose families are living below the Low Income Measure (LIM), as defined by Statistics Canada.

Learn About Christie Lake Kids' Camp

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

Latest NewsAll the latest news, press releases and stories from Christie Lake Kids.

View All

Young Poets Publish Their First Book

Youth in the Leaders in Training program built confidence, found their voices, and became published authors through our Step into Stories creative writing program.

Climb for Kids 2027: Peaks of the Balkans

Christie Lake Kids is excited to announce the next Climb for Kids adventure — the Peaks of the Balkans in summer 2027.

Christie Lake Kids wants to “Say Yes to More Kids”

Christie Lake Kids’ Board unveils its new four-year strategic plan for the charity, focused on "Saying Yes to More Kids".

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."