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Address:
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400 Cooper St, Suite 9004
Ottawa, ON
K2P 2H8
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Map
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Executives:
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Kymani Montgomery - Executive Director
kymani@tenoaksproject.org
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Service Description:
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Programs for children and youth from Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and/or Queer (2SLGBTQ+) identities, families and communities as well as current and prospective caregivers who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ or who have 2SLGBTQ+ young people
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 and the other outside of London, ON
Camp Lifting Leaves: A weekend sleep away camp for children and youth (aged 8-21) from 2SLGBTQ+ identities, families, and communities who have an open file with Childrens Aid Societies and Indigenous Wellness agencies
Shaping Parenthood: A 2SLGBTQ+ Ottawa Parenting Series - A monthly series of workshops and speaker panels 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
Families in Transition (FIT): A 10 week program for new caregivers (under one year) of trans and gender expansive young people to provides knowledge, skill development, advocacy, and community development * also offers a 10 week drop-in for youth ages 12-17 * Caregivers can attend the program with or without their children
Trans About Town: A regular meet up group for gender expansive kids and the people who love them to gather for social space, outdoor activities, and fun
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Fees:
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Set fees, sliding scale, BIPOC fund * Admission, Camp Ten Oaks $1550
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and youth 8-24 years old of (2SLGBTQ+) identities, families, and communities
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