Upcoming Events

July 14 - 20 and July 28 - Aug. 3

For girls and boys ages 8 - 13

To be held at Newcombe Lake, QC

A wide range of activities will be held, including swimming, fishing, canoeing, sports and games, dancing, singing and drawing, all helping the children build confidence, teamwork skills and develop a positive attitude towards life.

There is also an educational and cultural aspect. From the Ottawa community we have Ukrainian dance teachers, art teachers, and volunteers to teach safe canoeing. The days end with story telling and fireside chats.

This year we're adding a new twist: a theme.

For the week of July 14 to 20, our theme will be TREASURE ISLAND.

All adventure and mystery lovers will like this theme. Throughout the week, the children will take part in pirate parties, team quests, secret codes, and treasure hunts.

For the week of July 28 - August 3, the theme is THE JUNGLE IS CALLING.

Would your child love to go on an incredibly exciting journey, a world of adventure in the African jungle? Does he or she have a dream to transform into an aboriginal? Feel like a character in the computer game "Jumanji? Or to take part in a quest with deciphering secret codes and route maps? Then this theme is for her or him.

While we are asking families who can afford it to contribute a $600. registration fee for each child, the majority of those who have already applied aren't able to contribute so they will be sponsored by donations from our new and dedicated donors.

July 22 - 26, 2024 / 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

For girls and boys ages 8 - 13

Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Assumption of the Blessed Virgin

In our experience we know that many displaced families suffer from separation anxiety. Whether it be the child who is frightened to be taken away from his/her mother, the mother fearing for her child being out of sight or in some cases, a combination of both.

Because of this we have developed a day camp so while allowing the children to have fun throughout the day, they will be safely back with their family at 5.00 p.m.

We've also found that the children miss their language, their traditions, so the weeks activities, meals and traditions will be tailored to create "a little piece of home".

The theme for the week will be UKRAINIAN FOLK BATTLES and the activities will feature folk songs and dances. There will also be exciting quizzes and contests, an interesting game quest, arts and crafts and a culinary master class on making delicious dumplings.

While we are asking families who can afford it to contribute a $400. registration fee for each child, the majority of those who have already applied aren't able to contribute so they will be sponsored by donations from our new and dedicated donors.