- Programs
- For Adults
- For Kids
- Breakfast Club & After 4
- PD Days & Camps
- Pottery Studio
- Fitness Centre
- Birthday Parties
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OSCA runs programs year round for children, youth adults and families. After-four care, day camps and special camps for PD Days and March breaks take pressure off working parents.
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Adult Programs
Pursuing your dream, staying healthy, getting fit. You can do it all economically and in a supportive environment.
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Pretty much any time, any day we are running some sort of kids program. All ages, all sorts of activities in safe, fun and allergy-sensitive caring environments. Read more
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After-four program
Looking for an early start to the day? Our Breakfast Club starts at 7:30 am, Monday to Friday, with walk-over to Hopewell School before classes. OSCA’s also offers an After-4 Program for children in Gr. 1-6, from 3:00-6:00PM.
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Camps
OSCA offers a full day recreation program for PD days of Ottawa-area school boards for JK to Grade 6. We also offer a wide range of day camps during the summer for children in JK all the up to Grade 10.
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In our pottery studio, we provide:
- Private pottery lessons
- Seasonal pottery studio membership
- Wheel throwing
- Kids clay and youth pottery
The studio is available for members to use when there are no classes. Hours are posted in the studio.
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Fitness Centre
We provide access to cardiovascular exercise machines, free weights, and resistance bands in a quiet, welcoming environment. Read more -
Birthday Parties
Skip the work and plan your next birthday party with OSCA, where we offer a fun place to party with friends and family.
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News
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Spring Programs at OSCA
Despite the cold weather and abundance of snowbanks lining our streets, spring is just around the corner. Our OSCA team has been preparing its spring program lineup since early January and we’re really excited about some of the new programs we’re offering. Wednesday, 20 February 2019 11:01Tags: programs -
Committee of Adjustment-Wednesday, February 20th
Committee of Adjustment will be held on Wednesday, February 20th, 101 Centrepointe Drive, for decisions regarding Panel 1 including Colonel By Drive and Riverdale. See Agenda for Panel 1 Friday, 15 February 2019 12:26Tags: urban planning City of Ottawa -
Wednesday, February 13 2019-Closures & Cancellations
**SNOW CLOSURES/CANCELLATIONS** Due to the weather warning for Ottawa, the Firehall will be closed on Wednesday morning until NOON (Wednesday, February 13th). Morning programs will be cancelled including:Tuesday, 12 February 2019 15:23Tags: programs -
Planning Primer II: Development Review and Implementation
The City of Ottawa offers free learning sessions on topics and issues related to city planning. The next scheduled course is about Development Review and Implementation.Tuesday, 12 February 2019 15:18Tags: urban planning -
Spotted on Bellwood
A creative snow sculpture graces a front yard on Bellwood near Sunnyside. Tuesday, 12 February 2019 13:04
Featured Events
An Evening of Wine Tasting
Join sommelier Larry Moser as he guides you through an evening of wine tasting. There will be five wines to taste as well as food for pairing. Join us for an evening of wine, food, and friends. Must be 19+ to register. Tickets are $40 and available for purchase online using barcode WINEW19 or in person at the Firehall.
The Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue.
OSCA Planning & Zoning Committee Information Session
Volunteers from OSCA's Planning Committee will be having three community information sessions to provide the public with an overview of what we do and how we can help each other when planning and zoning issues arise. There will be a brief slide presentation followed by Q&A.
Afternoon Tea Party
You are cordially invited to OSCA's Afternoon Tea Party at the Firehall. There will be a raffle, door prizes, delicious treats, and TEA! Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased online (barcode: TEA222) or at the Firehall.
Note: You must pre-register by February 15th.
Women's Day 2019
OSCA's Annual Women's Day Celebration takes place on Sunday, March 3, 2019 between 7pm-10pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. *Purchase your tickets soon as space is limited!* There will be Wine & Cheese, Networking, Guest Speakers to be announced. Sponsored by Ilia Fabbri Real Estate Sales Representative Royal LePage Performance Realty www.iliafabbri.ca 613-720-4542
OSCA Annual General Meeting
Join OSCA and the community at our AGM on Tuesday, May 7th 2019 from 7:00-10:00 pm. There will be a chance to meet members from your community and learn more about your community association. Interested in joining the Board? Read more about Board Recruitment here.
Community Events
Doors Open for Music: A Clear Midnight - Schulich Singers on Tour
A thrilling program of music by Tallis, Mozart, Brahms, Betenis, DiOrio, Schürch, Estacio, Tavener, Praulins, and the creation of Francis Choinière’s A Clear Midnight. McGill University Schulich Singers; Jean-Sébastien Vallée, director; Elie Boissinot, cello; Hannah Darroch, flute; Christopher Gaudreault, piano.
Who's the Boss - you or your camera?
Take your photography to the next level by getting your camera off "Auto" to achieve the creative effects you want. Free event presented by Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group.
Bank Street in the Glebe: Height and Character Study
An information session on the planning study to review and update planning policy and zoning by-laws to better manage future growth and intensification along Bank Street in the Glebe.
Concerts By The Canal: The Anderson Brothers Play Gershwin
With Peter and Will Anderson. Grammy-award winning identical twin reedmen salute iconic American composer George Gershwin with arrangements of titles including Rhapsody in Blue, I Got Rhythm, Summertime, and more. Tickets.
Academy Awards Pre-Show & Ceremony
The biggest Oscars party in Ottawa! Free for members; members only.
