Ten Oaks Project

Record #: IMP0048
Last Full Update: 12 Apr 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 613-889-1537
E-Mail info@tenoaksproject.org
Website www.tenoaksproject.org/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Kymani Montgomery, Programs Manager; Email: kymani@tenoaksproject.org
Alternate Contact Lux, Executive Director; Email: lux@tenoaksproject.org
Contact Form https://www.tenoaksproject.org/contact-us/

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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