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Ten Oaks Project, April 2008 eNews
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Register Now for Camp Ten Oaks

Camp Ten Oaks has 11 spots remaining for campers ages 8-15 this summer.  A complete listing of registration availability and registration packages are available on our website.  Should there not be space in the group of your choice, please contact us to be placed on the waiting list.


Please note that registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on Camp Ten Oaks, please visit our camp website at www.camptenoaks.org.


We're also accepting applications to our leadership program for campers ages 16-17.  More information on our LAC program is available here.


Ten Oaks Project 

Still Searching for Two New Board Members

The Ten Oaks Project is currently recruiting two individuals to sit on our Board of Directors (BOD) to lead our Marketing and Communications, and Bowl-A-Thon portfolios.  This is for a two year term ending fall 2009.

Download our BOD recruitment flyer (PDF)

If you, or someone you know, is looking to get involved with a community organization in a hands-on role, this is the volunteer experience for you. 

For more information, please contact us.


Become a Fan of the Ten Oaks Project

Follow what we're up to, check out photos and videos from the 4th Annual Camp Bowl-A-Thon, when you become a fan of the Ten Oaks Project.

If you're a camper, don't miss out on the special group we've created for campers. 

find us on facebook



Toronto Pride

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Calling all staff, campers, families and friends of Camp Ten Oaks in the GTA!

The Ten Oaks Project will be having a Booth at Toronto Pride again this year and we are looking for your help! The booth will be on the Saturday of Pride weekend, June 28, and will run from the hours of 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

If you are interested in helping out for a shift, please contact Salina Eldon, Board Member - Community Development Toronto by email or at 416.596.0963.

Marching in the Toronto Pride Parade
Brush up your camp songs and get your walking shoes on - be a part of the Toronto Pride Parade!

In Toronto, we are exploring the possibility of marching in the Pride Parade on Sunday this year. This would be an amazing way to raise the profile of Camp Ten Oaks, to connect with camp friends and to celebrate Pride weekend!

The deadline for entry is fast approaching, and we need to determine the interest level prior to making a final decision.

Please email Salina by April 15th with your contact information if you are interested.


Supporters    

We're pleased to share with you that TELUS, through the TELUS Ottawa Community Board, has announced that they will support Camp Ten Oaks for the first time this summer.  Specifically, TELUS has funded our Leadership Program (LAC) at Camp Ten Oaks for campers ages 16-17.  This marks the largest single donation in the organization's history.

We rely upon our community of supporters to help us reach our fundraising targets each year to ensure that our programs can operate on a pay-what-you-can scale.  We fundraise so that our families and campers don't have to. 


Other Items of Interest  

COLAGE 11th Anniversary Party/Open House - Toronto 

COLAGE Toronto (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) is a social/support group for kids with lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans parents, guardians and caregivers.  For 11 years COLAGE Toronto has been meeting twice a month at the 519 Church Street Community Centre.  We've been offering a space and place for kids with LGBT parents to meet, socialize and talk confidentially about all things important to kids with queer parents.  Join us for our celebration and meet COLAGE families past, present, and future and find out more about us.  COLAGE welcomes children Grade 3 and up and their families to come out and enjoy some good company, music, light refreshments and resources.  

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Sherbourne Health Centre who will host our event on
Thursday April 10, 2008 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Sherbourne Health Centre, 2nd floor, 333 Sherbourne St.

For more information, please contact Steven Solomon, School Social Worker, TDSB at 416.985.3749 or steven.solomon@tdsb.on.ca.
 
The Ten Oaks Project is a not-for-profit, charitable organization. Our mission is to engage and connect children and youth from LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer) communities through programs and activities rooted in play. 
 
We currently offer one program: Camp Ten Oaks.

Ten Oaks Project | 255 Montreal Road, Unit 205 | Ottawa, ON | K1L 6C4