Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa
Site: Ottawa - Prince of Wales Dr
Service: Tomlinson Family Foundation Clubhouse
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2044 | Last Full Update: 02 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hog's Back Rd and Prince of Wales Dr |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Provides a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. * Sport and Recreation Programs: Senators Sports & Leadership League * sports (drop-in and in-house leagues) including basketball, ball hockey, flag football, indoor volleyball, beach volleyball, soccer, canoeing, cycling, running & walking programs, and baseball; healthy living programs including Cool Moves * Social Programs: pool, foosball, ping pong, board games, movie nights, large group activities, holiday parties and girls only programs * Creative and performing arts: arts and crafts, art outreach, cooking club and drama club * Educational Support/programs: homework club, Rogers Raising the Grade, computer clubs and Internet access, resume workshops. * Rogers Raising the Grade: Mentorship program for high school aged students which works on everything from homework, to resume building, scholarship applications and more. $1000 scholarship provided to members who successfully complete the program. * Leadership Programs: Keystone Club, Leaders 4 Life, outdoor adventure weekends and Torch Club * Outdoor education: Camp Smitty (Boys and Girls Club residential camp near Eganville, ON) |
| Hours | Tue-Thu 4 pm-8 pm, Fri-Sat 4 pm-9 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) - 18 year(s) Children and youth 6-18 years old |
| Application | Membership required |
| Languages | English ; French - limited |
| Fees | Membership ; None |
| Service Categories | Adolescent/Youth Counselling ; Boys/Girls Clubs ~ At Risk Youth ; Child Guidance ; First Aid Instruction ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ At Risk Youth ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Youth ; Homework Help Programs ; Juvenile Delinquency Prevention ; Juvenile Diversion ; Life Skills Education ~ At Risk Youth ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Student Financial Aid ~ At Risk Youth ; Youth Enrichment Programs |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-727-5398 |
| Fax | 613-727-2696 |
| Website | www.bgcottawa.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Kyle Skinner, Manager; Phone: 613-727-5398 ext 223; Email: kskinner@bgcottawa.org |
| Alternate Contact | Melissa Marion, Senior Youth Worker; Phone: 613-727-5398 ext 222; Email: mmarion@bgcottawa.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Bryn Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-232-0925 ext 230; Fax: 613-230-0891; Email: bjohnson@bgcottawa.org |
| Primary Executive | Colleen Mooney, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-232-0925 ext 241; Fax: 613-230-0891; Email: cmooney@bgcottawa.org |
| Alternate Executive | Adam Joiner, Director of Programs; Phone: 613-232-0925 ext 223; Fax: 613-230-0891; Email: ajoiner@bgcottawa.org |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1923; Program: 1990 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Grants - Charitable organizations, local corporations ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118814565 RR0001 ; United Way |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | "Developing a Police Youth Centre - A Model Approach to Youth Crime Prevention" |
| Resources | Website, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, gymnasium, arts and crafts room, computer room, games room, kitchen, administrative offices and meeting room |
| Accreditation | No |