Ten Oaks Project, Ottawa

Ten Oaks Project

Site: Ottawa

Record #: IMP0048

Last Full Update: 18 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	613-889-1537
E-Mail	info@tenoaksproject.org
Website	www.tenoaksproject.org/
Contact Form	https://www.tenoaksproject.org/contact-us/
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter)
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	9004-400 Bank St Ottawa, ON Canada K2P 2H8
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

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