Our Mission:
To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

The Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa has served the Ottawa community since 1923, reaching out to 4,500 children and youth each year through after-school, weekend and summer programs that build self-esteem and help to develop stronger social skills.

After-school and weekend hours are a critical time for youth. That time can represent either an opportunity to learn and grow through quality after-school programs or a time of risk to youth's health and safety.

Experts agree that after-school programs offer a healthy and positive alternative. These programs keep kids safe, improve academic achievement and help relieve the stresses on today's working families. They can serve as an important vehicle to mould kids' attitudes and behaviour to serve both they and their community positively.

Top Club facts:

Leader in After-School Programs

9 program locations

4,500 Kids (aged 6-18)

Trained Youth Workers

No membership fees

Serving the Ottawa community since 1923

More than $72,000 in Academic Scholarships per year

We help kids to believe and achieve

Charitable Registration # 118814565 RR0001

Quick Fact:

Physical activity and recreation appear particularly promising in minimizing or removing risk factors. (Canadian Parks and Recreation)