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Ten Oaks Project, May 2008 eNews
Ten Oaks Project 

Picture Yourself as Part of Our Story
2008 Spring Donor Campaignsend a kid to camp

At Camp Ten Oaks, kids spend the week focused on being kids.  Camp is also a place where our campers can meet and identify with others who share their experiences.  It's a place where they begin to build a community of their own.

To ensure that all kids can have a camp experience, Camp Ten Oaks is offered on a pay-what-you-can fee.  While it costs $600 for a camper to attend our one-week program, the majority of our parents or guardians are able to afford $75 - $150 per child.

It is for this reason that we ask for your support to help make camp accessible to all.  Your donation is an investment - in our kids, our families and our community.  Help us connect children and youth from LGBTQ families and LGBTQ youth and give them a summer experience they'll never forget.

If you haven't yet made a donation to support us this year, there's no time like now. Find out how you can make yourself a part of our story when you make an investment in Camp Ten Oaks.  Make a tax deductible donation by mail or visit CanadaHelps.org today.

2007 Annual Report

Our 2007 Annual Report is now available on our website. 

We're proud to share with you in the following pages what was made possible through the combined efforts of our dedicated Board of Directors, volunteer camp staff, and project volunteers.  Lending their diverse skills and experiences to the Ten Oaks Project, our volunteers invested more than 6573 hours in 2007 into growing this organization and delivering programs to the children and youth of the LGBTQ community. This gift of time would approximately amount to the work of 2.5 full-time staff members.

Youth Leadership Camp - Ottawa 2009
Fyrefly
The Ten Oaks Project is growing! We are pleased to announce that we are in the early stages of developing a leadership camp for youth of LGBTQ communities, ages 16-24, which we hope to launch in Ottawa in 2009.

The model for the camp will be based on the ground-breaking programming done at Camp fYrefly at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. We're working collaboratively on this project with the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA and drawing on the expertise of the GLBTTQ Youth Service Providers Network.

Stay tuned for program developments and the launch of our Youth Advisory Committee with our forthcoming call for applications.

Camp fYrefly in Edmonton, Alberta is now accepting applications for its summer 2008 program.  The deadline is May 23, 2008.

Camp Ten Oaks

Make Waves at Camp Ten Oaks as a Member of Our 2008 Waterfront Team

waterfront staffCamp Ten Oaks is looking for one additional member to round off our waterfront team to bring their unique flair to the program area that is most popular with our campers.  As a member of the waterfront team, you will participate with a dynamic staff team in the development and delivery of activities and programming to empower campers through play that enhances self-esteem, life skills, independence, leadership and self-confidence.  From keeping a guard's watch to teaching our campers how to right a canoe, you will build relationships with all of our campers and often find it difficult to stay dry.

To apply to work at camp, please review our job descriptions and apply online at www.camptenoaks.org. For more information about applying or if you have any questions, please contact our Camp Director, Julia Alarie, by email at julia@tenoaksproject.org or by phone at 613.321.2825.


A Few Spaces Left at Camp

Camp Ten Oaks has only 8 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.


Camp Clean Up - Ottawa


The Ten Oaks Project invites you to join us on Saturday, May 24 at Camp Ten Oaks for the spring cleaning!


Every year a crew of Ten Oaks Project volunteers heads out to the scenic site of Camp Kalalla, home of Camp Ten Oaks, to get some fresh air and exercise while helping to prepare the site for our much-anticipated summer program. This is your chance to see beautiful site where the magic takes place, and to be part of making our camptastic program possible!

All are welcome to lend a helping hand, while getting to know the volunteers and Board members of the Ten Oaks Project!! Come on your own, or bring a friend or family member!

Contact Andrea at andrea@tenoaksproject.org if you are interested in participating in this event and we will send you the details and directions. Ride-sharing can be arranged.


Supporters    

We're pleased to share with you that the Lesbian & Gay Community Appeal Foundation (Toronto) has announced they'll be supporting us again in 2008 to assist with transportation costs in getting our campers from the GTA to camp on the train.


Other Items of Interest  

Around the Rainbow Family Fun Day Event

This event is on Thursday, May 15 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and will be held at the Ron Kolbus Centre, in Britannia Park. Several collaborative works of art will be displayed at the Around the Rainbow Family Fun Day including a giant "family tree" that will be unveiled.  Tim Holland, a puppeteer magician will entertain as we dine on barbeque. As well, there will be a performance by the Herb Girls. This event is free for ATR supporters.  All inquiries and RSVPs should be sent to atr@familyservicesottawa.org or 613.725.3601, ext 164.

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