Ten Oaks Project
Site: Ottawa
Record #:
IMP0048
Last Full Update:
18 Apr 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 613-889-1537 |
| info@tenoaksproject.org | |
| Website | www.tenoaksproject.org/ |
| Contact Form | https://www.tenoaksproject.org/contact-us/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram |
| Primary Contact | Jordyn River, Program Manager; Email: jordyn@tenoaksproject.org |
| Alternate Contact | Kymani Montgomery, Executive Director; Phone: 613-889-1537; Email: kymani@tenoaksproject.org |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Programs for children and youth from Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and/or Queer (2SLGBTQ+) identities, families and communities Camp Ten Oaks: week-long, sleep away summer camp for children and youth 8-17 years old from 2SLGBTQ+ identities, families and communities * two, one week-long sessions run annually with one outside of Kingston, ON and the other outside of London, ON Camp Lifting Leaves: A weekend sleep away camp for children and youth (aged 12-21) involved with Children's Aid Societies or Indigenous Well Being Agencies, from 2SLGBTQ+ identities, families, and communities Families in TRANSition: A 10-week program for families of newly out trans and gender diverse young people. Caregivers and youth meet separately to learn how to navigate systems and build community with one another. Shaping Parenthood: A 2SLGBTQ+ Ottawa Parenting Series: An ongoing series of workshops aiming to empower 2SLGBTQ+ communities in their family planning, providing them with knowledge of systems, practices, and resources available to make a family their way. |
| Hours | By appointment only |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 8 year(s) - 21 year(s) Children and youth 8-21 years old of 2SLGBTQIA+ families and communities |
| Application | Visit the website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - Camp Ten Oaks - sliding scale camp fees as well as a BIPOC fund. Fees available on our website * Camp Lifting Leaves - fees available on our website * Other services are free. |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Some spaces are more accessible than others. Call for details. |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Community Programs ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | 2SLGBTQ+ ; 2SLGBTQ+ Supports ; Camps |
| Service Categories | LGBTQ2+ Support Groups ~ Youth ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ LGBTQ2+ Parents ; Residential Camps ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Therapeutic Camps ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth |
