Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa
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Description and Services
Hours	Office Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Recreation group for children and youth * Varied and evidence based programs meant to be engaging, accessible, and contributing towards the development of good citizens and leaders within the community * Programs categorized under four pillars: Education; Physical Activity/Healthy Lifestyle; Leadership and Social Skills; and Creative Arts * Dedicated and committed staff, community partners and volunteers    Programs include: Social recreation group for children and youth * Homework clubs * Leadership training * Sports leagues (Police Athletic League) * Music and Art programming. Special programs and services: Integrative services for special needs * Volunteer services * Residential summer camp program    Clubhouses:    Britannia Clubhouse   2825 Dumaurier Ave, Ottawa, K2B 7W3  Phone 613-828-0428, Fax 613-829-7435    McCann Clubhouse   430 McArthur Ave, Ottawa, K1K 1G6  Phone 613-746-8517, Fax 613-746-9733    Police Youth Centre Clubhouse  1463 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, K2C 1N7  Phone 613-727-5398, Fax 613-727-2696    Bayshore Club House (Accora)  98 Woodridge Cres, Ottawa, K2B 7S9  Phone 613-726-1431    Rochester Clubhouse  250 Cambridge St N, Ottawa, K1R 7B2  Phone 613-746-8517, Fax 613-746-9733    Heatherington Clubhouse  1495 Heatherington Rd, Ottawa, K1V 8Z4  Phone 613-746-8517 ext 5    Satellite Locations:    Rideau High School  815 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, K1K 3A7  Phone 613-746-8196, Fax 613-746-7834    Ridgemont High School  2597 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, K1V 7T3  Phone 613-733-4860, Fax 613-521-9637     Camp Smitty (Summer only)  Mink Lake, RR 3, Eganville, K0J 1T0  Phone 613-628-2403, Fax 1-613-628-1319
Eligibility	Ages: 6 year(s) - 18 year(s)    Boys and girls 6-18 years * "Camp Smitty" boys and girls 8-16 years
Application	Self-referrals with parental approval for youth younger than 18 * call the office or visit the website
Fees	None ; Fee assistance available for Camp Smitty ; assistance is provided by Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.
Languages of Service	English ; French
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-232-0925
Fax	613-230-0891
Website	www.bgcottawa.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Meghan Goddard, Coordinator of Volunteer Service; Phone: 613-232-0925 ext 230
Primary Executive	Scott Bradford, Executive Director; Phone: 613-232-0925 ext 241; Email: sbradford@bgcottawa.org
Alternate Executive	Jerrett DeFazio, Director of Programs; Phone: 613-232-0925 ext 223
Names
Alternate Name	BGCO
Location & Accessibility
Address	2825 Dumaurier Ave Ottawa, ON K2B 7W3
Intersection	Pinecrest Rd and Hwy 417
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free parking
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Boys ; Boys clubs ; Camps ; Charitable status ; Children ; Computer training ; Counselling ; Crafts ; Developmental disabilities ; Drop-in centres ; Employment ; Free services ; Geared to income services ; Girls ; Girls clubs ; Leadership training ; Literacy instruction ; Nonprofit organizations ; Physical disabilities ; Recreation ; Recreational activities ; Sports ; Swimming ; Swimming pools ; Youth
Accreditation	No * Staff certified by their respective professional associations
Resources	Website
Established	1924
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected
Funding	City / Town ; Provincial ; Grants ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118814565 RR0001 ; United Way