Muslim Youth Activities
Long Bay Camp
The camp has been successfully running for the last 8 years  
It's run by the muslim youth Ottawa  
It's held every summer  
For info call Ziad Khan @ 613-830-1228  
Or the Islamic information center @ 232-0210  

Muslim Youth Basketball League 
This is a very popular program among Muslim youth in Ottawa  
All season program  
Participation is 50 to 80 youth every Thursday night 
Every Thursday night from 6:00PM to 8:00PM  
Age: High school students  
Place: Trillium elementary school  
@1515 Varennes Blvd, Orleans  
for more information call  
Ali Phattti @ 834-2037 or 841-8488  

Muslim Hockey League  
Participation is 40 youth 
All season program  
Every Friday night from 8:00PM to 10:00PM  
Age: High school students  
Place: Trillium elementary school  
@1515 Varennes Blvd, Orleans  
for more information call  
Samier Kheiridein @ 613-274-5143  
or Dia Elgoubary @ 260-3536  

Muslim Soccer Club  
This program is designed for high school students  
And it's held once a week  
Call Rafid @ 613-224-7536  
Or call the Islamic information center @ 232-0210  

Ottawa Boys and Girls Club  
The club has all kinds of recreation and social activities for youth in this region  
Britannia unit (west-end) visit the website www.bgcottawa.org

Ottawa Muslim Soccer League  
This program is for older boys from the age of 18 and over  
Held every summer in Ottawa  
Muslims and non Muslims invited to participate  
For information call Saleh @ 613-733-2803  

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                                                             Government Departments /Public Facilities

CUMBERLAND, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT.
255 Centrum Blvd, Ste 100 830-6220, (Fax) 830-6244
Cumberland, K1E 3V8 (E-mail)
Commissioner: Jacques Lortie

Operates 3 arenas, 10 community centres, numerous parks and playgrounds, tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields, plus a multitude of related facilities. Programmes and services are available in areas of culture, community activities, senior citizen programmes and preschool recreation. 

GLOUCESTER, CREATION AND CULTURE DEPT. 
(Gloucester, Services des loisirs et de la culture)
1595 Telesat Crt 748-4100
Gloucester, K1G 3V5 (Fax) 748-4352
Director: Clément Pelot

Provides to residents of Gloucester open parks, creative play parks, ballparks, nature trails. Operates recreational facilities such as arenas and indoor pools. Provides a consulting service to city residents on matters relating to recreation and coordinates the planning of recreational facilities. Manages recreation programmes in various communities as required. Expertise in services and programmes operated directly for people with disabilities and other related disadvantaged groups.

2135 Huntley Rd, Box 189 831-2832, (Fax) 831-2279
Stittsville, K2S 1A3 
Director of Recreation Services: Bob Mills

Provides a variety of programmes of a social, cultural and physical nature for all age groups. Offers assistance to school boards, community associations, organizations and service clubs that fall within the department’s mandate in terms of age, interest and ability. Administers many facilities such as: arenas, active and passive parks and community centres. 

580 Terry Fox Dr
Kanata, K2L 4C2 
Manager of Community Development,
Marketing and Leisure Programmes: David Robertson-Palmer

Provides programmes of cultural, social and physical recreation, as well as recreation facilities and a parks system. Assists individuals and groups to meet recreation parks needs of community. 

Ben Franklin Place 727-6669, (Fax) 727-6691
101 Centrepointe Dr    727-6648
Nepean, K2G 5K7  www.city.nepean.on.ca
Commissioner: Robert Sulpher

Responsible for developing leisure activities involving individuals, groups and the community. Programmes and services are available for all ages in sports, cultural, aquatics and community activities with assistance for special needs. Facilities include Visual Arts Centre, Seniors’ Recreation Centre, Performing Arts Centre, Nepean Equestrian Park, Centrepointe Theatre, Lawn Bowls Pavilion, galleries. Community buildings, parks, playing fields, Sportsplex, Walter Baker Sports Centre, Bell and Merivale arenas, and four outdoor pools. 

(Ontario, ministère des Affaires civiques, de la Culture et des Loisirs)
Regional Services, South-East Area
530 Tremblay Rd, 1^st Flr 742-3360, (Fax) 742-5300
Ottawa, K1G 6B7 (Toll free) 1-800-267-9340
Area Manager: Mary V. Beach

Enforces human rights legislation, supports equal opportunity for all Ontarians, encourages the arts and cultural industries, preserves Ontario’s heritage, motivates, facilitates and recognizes voluntarism in Ontario, advances the public library system, promotes sports, recreation and physical activity and maintains the Archives of Ontario. 

(Ottawa, Services communautaires)
City Hall, Rideau Pavilion, 1^st Flr
111 Sussex Dr 244-5300-1-4088, (Fax) 244-5396
Ottawa, K1N 5A1  www.city.ottawa.on.ca
Commissioner: Janette K. Foo

The Department of Community Services is mandated to take a leadership role in identifying clients’ needs for leisure, culture and fire services in all areas of the City of Ottawa. Some of the recreational and cultural programs offered include aquatics, fitness and weight training, skating (call City Skate 244-5300 ext 1-4010), sports (badminton, ball hockey, fencing, floor hockey, football, etc). For more information about City of Ottawa programs and facilities, check your City of Ottawa Activity Planner, visit their web site, call the facility nearest you or contact the Client Service Centre at 244-5300 ext 3202. 

(Vanier, Service des loisirs et des affaires culturelles)
300 des Pères-Blancs Ave (General office) 747-2528, (Fax) 747-2533
Vanier, K1L 5L5 (Sports) 747-2529
(Arts and Culture) 747-2530
Chief Recreation Coordinator: J. Louise Lemay

Develops a comprehensive recreation program to meet the needs and interests of Vanier residents. Operates one arena with a community hall, numerous parks and playgrounds, community halls, an outdoor swimming pool and wading pools, tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields, plus a multitude of related recreational facilities. Promotes a variety of events in art and culture in order to fulfill the needs and interests of the community.

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OTTAWA-CARLETON 
(Club des garçons et filles d’Ottawa-Carleton)
Administration, 412 Nepean St 232-0925
Ottawa, K1R 5G7 (Fax) 230-0891

Social Service program for vulnerable youth. Provides children and youth with preventive social services that use recreational activities to attract members. Staff and volunteers provide support and counselling in a safe, welcoming environment.
Programs and activities customized to the needs of youth from very different communities (teen talk nights, drug awareness, smoking cessation, computer instruction, homework clubs, individual counselling, leadership training, employment/training readiness, food watch, woodworking, etc.) 

GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA 
Ottawa Area 761-1099
453 Parkdale Ave (Guide Shop) 761-1098
Ottawa, K1V 1H4 (fax) 761-1265
www.girlguides.cyberus.ca/
Area Commissioner: Dorothy Gray

Aim is to help girls and young women (5 to 18 years) become responsible citizens, able to give leadership and service to the community, whether local, national or global. The programme is designed to provide challenging activities appropriate to the age and experience of each girl. Membership is open to all girls and women without distinction of creed, race, nationality or any other circumstances, who subscribe to the principles of the Promise and Law. Year round camp at Camp Woolsey, Woodlawn, Ontario. 

SCOUTS CANADA
Voyageur Region
1345 Baseline Rd, Suite 200 225-2770, (Fax) 225-2802
Ottawa, K2C 3G7
Executive Director: Warren McKeekin

Helps young people develop skills and values such as leadership and the ability to work cooperatively in small groups, which contribute to their becoming more responsible citizens. Programs to meet needs of different age groups: Beaver Program for ages 5 to 7, Club Program for ages 8 to 10; Scout Program, ages 11 to 13; Venturer Program, ages 14 to 17; Rover Program, ages 17 to 26.