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Programs
Our camp is open to all young people aged 8 to 16 years old who are ready for the physical and social dynamics of a 10-day residential camping program.
![Camp Counsellors singing a song.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65255dc959964c2e9f2ec898/65bcfecb336c37f821491023_Camp-Smitty-Day-1-(2).jpg)
![Campers carrying a canoe over their heads.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65255dc959964c2e9f2ec898/65bcfe67bd5a2faa8aa2ba54_Camp-Smitty_12.jpg)
We must acknowledge
BGC Ottawa acknowledges that our work spans many Territories and Treaty areas and we are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us and the youth that continuously inspire us in the work that we do. BGC Ottawa's mission statement is to provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. We recognize that these values are impossible to attain without the ongoing guidance and partnerships with Indigenous peoples.