Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa
Site: Ottawa - Dumaurier Ave
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0522 | Last Full Update: 01 Aug 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | BGCO |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Pinecrest Rd and Hwy 417 |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Recreation group for children and youth * varied and evidence based programs meant to be engaging, accessible, and contributing towards the development of good citizens and leaders within the community * programs categorized under four pillars: education * physical activity/healthy lifestyle * leadership and social skills * creative arts * dedicated and committed staff, community partners and volunteers Programs include * social recreation group for children and youth * homework clubs * leadership training * sports leagues (police athletic league) * music and art programming Special programs and services: integrative services for special needs * volunteer services * residential summer camp program Clubhouses: Ron Kolbus Clubhouse 2825 Dumaurier Ave, Ottawa, K2B 7W3 Telephone 613-828-0428 * fax 613-829-7435 Don McGahan Clubhouse 430 McArthur Ave, Ottawa, K1K 1G6 Telephone 613-746-8517 * fax 613-746-9733 Tomlinson Family Foundation Clubhouse 1463 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, K2C 1N7 Telephone 613-727-5398 * fax 613-727-2696 Rochester Clubhouse 250 Cambridge St N, Ottawa, K1R 7B2 Telephone 613-828-0428 * fax 613-230-0891 Heatherington Clubhouse 1495 Heatherington Rd, Ottawa, K1V 8Z4 Telephone 613-746-8517 ext 5 Satellite Locations: Gloucester High School 2060 Ogilvy Road Ottawa, K1J 7N8 Ridgemont High School 2597 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, K1V 7T3 Telephone 613-733-4860 * fax 613-521-9637 Camp Smitty (Summer only) Mink Lake, RR 3, Eganville, K0J 1T0 Telephone 613-628-2403 * fax 613-628-1319 |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) - 18 year(s) Boys and girls 6-18 years old * "Camp Smitty" boys and girls 8-16 years old |
| Application | Self-referrals with parental approval for youth younger than 18 * call the office or visit the website |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic |
| Fees | None ; Fee assistance available for Camp Smitty ; assistance is provided by Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. |
| Service Categories | Adolescent/Youth Counselling ; Boys/Girls Clubs ~ At Risk Youth ; Child Guidance ; Computer and Related Technology Classes ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ~ At Risk Youth ; Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Adolescents ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ At Risk Youth ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Youth ; Homework Help Programs ; Juvenile Delinquency Prevention ; Juvenile Diversion ; Leadership Development ; Prejob Guidance ; Swimming/Swimming Lessons ; Youth Enrichment Programs |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-232-0925 |
| Fax | 613-230-0891 |
| Website | www.bgcottawa.org |
| Social Media |     |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Bryn Johnson, Coordinator of Volunteer Services; Phone: 613-232-0925 ext 230 |
| Primary Executive | Colleen Mooney, Executive Director; Phone: 613-232-0925 ext 241 |
| Alternate Executive | Adam Joiner, Director of Programs; Phone: 613-232-0925 ext 223 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1924 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial ; Grants ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118814565 RR0001 ; United Way |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes * High Five Accredited |