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

A young child holding a basketball while looking at a note pad that another child is holding up.

STAR City Programs

Programs that help kids develop important life skills

Two kids showing off the pizza dough they made.

Leadership Programs

Youth training that promotes positive social learning

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Join our Board of Directors

The CLK Board of Directors, comprised of dedicated leaders from both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, is committed to CLK’s organizational mission to offer quality programs that build skills and enrich lives. In addition to standard responsibilities, our Board members act as advocates and ambassadors for the organization. They are fully engaged and support the organization's efforts to advance its mission. The CLK Board strives to be a model of governance and leadership for the organization

Catch Soccer Fever While Supporting Christie Lake Kids

We're thrilled to announce a new partnership with Ottawa Rapid FC, Ottawa's professional women's soccer team.

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

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The Christie Lake Kids team at the Annual General Meeting

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."