About Us

What We Do

We remove barriers from life-changing opportunities.

Our programs are completely cost-free and accessible. We provide all the supplies and transportation and operate within the communities we serve.

Programs STAR, Camp and Leadership programs that build skills and resiliency.

Summer Camp

A beautiful, free overnight summer camp for kids.

Every year, children and youth learn swimming, canoeing, camping, ecology, art and drama, rock-climbing and leadership at our picturesque 88-acre camp near Perth.

Camp Programs

After-school and Weekends

We provide barrier-free skill-building activities to kids from low-income households.

Our Skills Through Arts and Recreation (STAR) programs engage children and youth in programs like art, soccer, cooking and music at local community centres.

STAR City Programs

Leadership Training

We provide teens with trained mentors to set meaningful goals and realize personal success.

Our Leaders in Training (LIT) program provides youth with a safe space and mentorship that promotes positive social learning and building skills that motivate and inspire.

Leadership Programs

What makes us unique We deliver the most holistic, inclusive programs to improve the lives of children and youth from Ottawa's low income households.

Explore our approach

  • Christie Lake Kids is 100% local.
  • We’ve been in operation for 100 years.
  • We exclusively serve children and youth from low income households.*
  • There is no cost for kids to partake in our programs.
  • They register to attend our programs, they don’t drop-in.
  • We serve kids ranging in age from 6-17 years old for as long as they live below the low income measure, so many children and youth remain in our programs year over year, creating long-term connections.
  • Christie Lake Kids doesn’t ask children to travel to participate, rather we go to them! STAR (skills through art and recreation) programs rollout in community spaces, recreation centres, etc. in targeted/high priority low income neighborhoods.
  • We ensure high ratios of participant from staff and volunteers who play a critical role in the success of our programs.
  • Our after school programs include art, basketball, aikido, leadership training and so much more.
  • We also offer summer camp at our beautiful 88 acre property just outside of Perth.
  • When a child misses attending a program, Christie Lake Kids will call their parent or guardian to learn why – helping kids to stay engaged it’s a key differentiator at CLK.
  • We include a meal or access to healthy snacks at every program.

 

* as defined by Statistics Canada

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