Searching for Camps

Organization promoting peace, understanding, leadership and intercultural awarness and acceptance through children and youth

• children from different parts of the world live together and learn to appreciate one another by finding similarities and celebrating differences
• international residential camp
• community integration programs
• summer camps
• seminar camps
• leadership classes
• volunteer opportunities

Program information available on the website

Programs for children and youth from Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and/or Queer (2SLGBTQ+) identities, families and communities

Camp Ten Oaks: week-long, sleep away summer camp for children and youth 8-17 years old from 2SLGBTQ+ identities, families and communities * two, one week-long sessions run annually with one outside of Kingston, ON and the other outside of London, ON

Camp Lifting Leaves: A weekend sleep away camp for children and youth (aged 12-21) involved with Children's Aid Societies or Indigenous Well Being Agencies, from 2SLGBTQ+ identities, families, and communities

Families in TRANSition: A 10-week program for families of newly out trans and gender diverse young people. Caregivers and youth meet separately to learn how to navigate systems and build community with one another.

Shaping Parenthood: A 2SLGBTQ+ Ottawa Parenting Series: An ongoing series of workshops aiming to empower 2SLGBTQ+ communities in their family planning, providing them with knowledge of systems, practices, and resources available to make a family their way.

Seven weeks of academic, athletic and cultural programming

• afrocentric programming, arts and cultural activities
• different events taking place during the period of the summer camp can be viewed here

Provides emergency assistance

• emergency food bank
• emergency clothing
• household items
• Christmas toys available through the Toy Centre for children ages 12 and under
• summer camps for children ages 7-15

Community theatre

• 370-seat auditorium
• theatre workshops and drama camps

Traditional day camp activities, themes and out trips

Sunshine Day Camp

• unique, small-ratio camp specializing in care for children aged 7-12 with ADHD and/or learning disabilities
• fun, safe and inclusive camp atmosphere with a focus on the development of social skills through interactive activities, games, and peer leadership
• activities, field trips and special guests for our campers

COVID-19 (22 April 2020) The community house is closed until further notice, however telephone support is available at 613-237-6529 or via email at cflores@swchc.on.ca. Some virtual programming is being offered. Visit their Facebook page for details.

Community house

• offers a wide variety of programs and services for children, youth, and adults

Programs include:

• after school programs
• community kitchens
• summer programming
• youth leadership

Volunteer-driven community group

• offers recreational, cultural and sports activities
• before and after school care
• pedagogical (PA) day care
• breaks and summer camps
• events
• facilities available to rent

Daycare for Francophone children

Programs include:

• toddlers
• preschool
• school-age
• PD day
• winter day camps
• summer day camps

Supports for the muslim community and community at large

• volunteer opportunities

Ihsan Scouts Program

• series of camps, outdoor activities and social gatherings for children

Ihsan Disabilities Program

• supports and activities for children with a disability

Day camp over March break for children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum disorder.

Services for children, adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder

Services include:

• recreational and educational activities
• day camps during school breaks
• summer program 'Ados boulot'

Summer camps, organized in-home birthday activities or in-school special activities

• Medieval-inspired activities

Private Montessori education

• toddler and preschool programs
• elementary school
• The Element high school
• francophone program for toddlers to elementary school students (end of grade 6)
• summer camps

Recreation and skill-building programs

• development of physical, artistic, and social skills, leadership and personal qualities such as: Skills Through Active Recreation (STAR), an after school program available in the Russell Rd and Caldwell Communities
• weekend programming including skating, hockey
• Leaders in Training (LIT)
• summer camp (three sessions of 12 days)
• weekend camps
• active volunteer recruitment

Licensed child care and recreational program provider

• develops and delivers recreation programs as a community partner of the City of Ottawa
• licensed child care (Before- and After-School in Manor Park, Manor Park Playschool)

Programs for kids:

• summer and March Break camps
• sports
• workshops (babysitting, Dungeons and Dragons, etc)

Licensed Child Care:

• Before and After-School in Manor Park
• Manor Park Playschool

Programs for adults:

• sessional arts (watercolour, acrylics, drawing, etc)
• adult fitness
• Heart Wise programs
• yoga
• Manor Park talks
• workshops

Activities for everyone:

• Rock the Block, first Friday following September long weekend
• Pints in the Park, last Saturday in July
• Sunset Soiree, early July
• Holiday Night Market
• Skating Part - first Saturday in February
• Outdoor skating rinks

Sport facilities and fitness centre

• camps and kids programs
• memberships and passes
• aquatic and fitness classes
• leagues and recreation
• pool
• rentals of facilities

Camp located between Perth and Smiths Falls

• one or two week camp sessions for children with physical disabilities
• one week family camp for children with physical disabilities and their families

Fully-equipped gymnastics centre that offers:

• kindergym programs (6 months-5 years)
• recreational programs (5 years and older)
• competitive programs
• trampoline
• adult programs and drop in
• kindergym half-day summer camps
• recreational full-day summer camps
• march break camps
• holiday camps
• pedagogical day camps
• birthday parties

Child care programs and services

• for toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, and school age children

Aviation and space museum * permanent and temporary exhibits * summer camps and programming for children * birthday parties and sleepovers * concerts * flight simulators, helicopter flights, biplane rides available * facilities available for rent

COVID-19 (7 April 2020): services still offered include the food bank, the baby cupboard, and crisis assistance. Restricted access to computer use, faxing, photocopying, scanning and printing.

Multi-service community-based agency

• After 4 nutrition program for Grades K-12
• Homework Club for Grades 1-6 and 7-12
• free printing, scanning, faxing, as well as Internet and computer access
• weekly clothing program
• outreach programs
• sewing classes
• recreation for children and youth
• summer day camps
• emergency food bank
• low-income earners tax clinic (drop-off service)

Community and recreation centre

• fitness classes
• personal training
• pool and swimming lessons
• general interest, arts and culture, and sports programs
• after school programs
• summer and March Break camps
• birthday parties and room rentals

Recreational facility

• room rentals
• babysitting and home alone educational courses
• playgroup
• summer camps
• soccer and basketball programs