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Welcome to the Ten Oaks Project's May eNewsletter. We're trying out a new format to bring shorter project news to your inbox more often.  Thanks for your support and interest in our work.
Camp Ten Oaks

Now Accepting Camper Registrations and LAC Applications

camper and staff 2007


Camp Ten Oaks is now accepting registrations for its summer camp program. We have 15 spots remaining for campers ages 10-15.  Registration packages and a complete listing of registration availability is available on our website.


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


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.

 
Events

Camp Clean Up - Ottawa

On Saturday May 5, we invite you to join us at camp for our annual camp clean up day.  Each spring, the Ten Oaks Project recruits a team of volunteers to help Camp Kalalla (the site we rent from) get camp into tip top shape.

We spend a fun-filled day at camp helping out with various activities like raking, painting, building, plumbing and more!  Kalalla has work for people of all ages and families are welcome.

 

If you're able to lend a hand, RSVP to Board Member Larisa Williams at 819.827.1134 or larisa@tenoaksproject.org.



InsideOut Film Festival - Toronto

The Ten Oaks Project presents The Curiosity of Chance at InsideOut, 17th Annual Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival.  An all-ages screening will take place on Saturday, May 26 at 7:15 pm at the Isabel Bader Theatre.


Proving that Molly Ringwald isn't the only one who looks pretty in pink, The Curiosity of Chance pays homage to the classic John Hughes films of the 1980s with the story of a social outcast looking for his chance to fit in.


For InsideOut updates and details visit www.insideout.ca.



Info Night - Toronto

Come and learn more about Camp Ten Oaks and the Ten Oaks Project. Don't miss our Info Night on Wednesday, May 30.  Please join us at The 519 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

This is your chance to hear about Camp Ten Oaks, see photos, ask questions and meet people involved in making camp happen, including campers, camp staff and Board members.

For more information, please contact Board Member Salina Eldon at 416.596.0963 or salina@tenoaksproject.org.


Swirl & Twirl 5 - Ottawa

Swirl & Twirl returns to Ottawa again on May 31 from 8:00 - 10:00 pm at the Jean Piggot Hall at Ottawa City Hall.  Check out the beer, wine and food samples from area brewers, caterers, restaurants and vinters.

This year, the Ten Oaks Project has been added as one of the beneficiaries of this event, in addition to SAGE, Jer's Vision and Capital Pride.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through us or at Capital Xtra, After Stonewall and Mother Tongue Books.



Camp Open House and Tour - Ottawa


If you are a new camper, future camper or are interested in Camp Ten Oaks, don't miss our camp open house and tour on Sunday, June 3, 2007.

At 3:00 pm join Julia Alarie Wagg, our Camp Director, for a tour of camp and find out more about our summer program and facilities. If you would like to attend, please RSVP no later than May 31, 2007.

Please contact us at 613.742.5944 or info@tenoaksproject.org to confirm your attendance and get your directions to camp!

 
Ten Oaks Project  

Searching for a New Board MemberCarson's Youth Group at the Bowl-A-Thon 2007

Having recently wrapped up our 3rd Annual Camp Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser, our most successful event yet which raised over $18,000, we're now looking for a dedicated and energetic individual to join our Board to lead the organizing for the 2008 event.

If you, or someone you know, has experience in organizing events, negotiating sponsorships and donations and leadership skills, please contact us for a nominations package.

Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa (CAYFO) Conference

I am Safe, the third international CAYFO conference on bullying and victimization, was held in Ottawa April 3-4, 2007. The Ten Oaks Project coordinated a plenary session at the conference, entitled "That's so Gay!" - Speaking Out About Homophobic Bullying and Harassment.

This session brought together the voices of youth, community workers, educators and parents to help break the silence surrounding homophobic bullying and harassment in both urban and rural environments. The panel explored options to help promote safe schools and communities that foster healthy youth development for LGBTTQ youth, children of LGBTTQ families, those who are perceived to be LGBTTQ, and bystanders of homophobic bullying.

For more information, please visit the conference website.

Supporters    

We're pleased to share with you that the Lesbian & Gay Community Appeal Foundation (Toronto) and the Community Foundation of Ottawa (Ottawa) have announced they'll be supporting us again in 2007 through their granting programs.

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. 

This month, we'll be launching our 2007 Spring Donor Campaign.  If you haven't yet made a donation to support us in 2007, there's no time like now. Please visit CanadaHelps.org to make your tax deductible donation today.

The Ten Oaks Project is a not-for-profit, charitable organization. Our mission is to develop, promote, provide and support programming for the children of LGBTQ and/or non-traditional families, LGBTQ youth, and their allies. We currently offer one program: Camp Ten Oaks.

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