- 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 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 way 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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Keeping Rain Where it Belongs
Once upon a time, there was a small settlement on the banks of a beautiful river. It was a lovely site, with many trees, open meadows of wildflowers and grasses, and a marsh where water plants grew and many different kinds of insects, birds, butterflies, and small animals lived. When it rained, the water seeped into the ground where tree roots could reach it, and it replenished the marsh. Friday, 28 February 2020 12:24 -
Come join OSCA for a Women's Day celebration on March 8th!
In addition to a silent auction, networking opportunities, and wine & cheese, our fifth annual Women's Day Celebration will feature two guest speakers! Click "Read More" to learn a little about them! Wednesday, 26 February 2020 14:26 -
OSCA is seeking volunteers!
Would you like a say in building your community? Volunteer for an OSCA committee or the OSCA Board of Directors. Wednesday, 05 February 2020 18:28Tags: osca volunteers -
A Green Lent at Southminster
A Grassroots Approach to Climate Action In a world of 24-hour news coverage and instant communication, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious about the events that unfold before us. Sound bites about the impending doom and gloom about climate change are a constant reminder that we live in a precarious world. I peer out the window and ponder. Friday, 21 February 2020 15:45Tags: Southminster Church community -
Spring (Guide) Is In The Air!
We are slowly allowing ourselves to start dreaming about another spring at OSCA. And just like our little chicken, we are entering spring with a bit of attitude! Wednesday, 19 February 2020 12:00
Featured Events
Youth Night: Dodgeball & Spa Night
This weeks theme is Dodgeball & Spa Night! Anyone in Grade 4-7 are welcome to come! $8 per child. Sign up online using the barcode YN0306, phone us at 613-247-4926, or come by the Firehall in person. You can also get a pass for all 6 of this season's Youth Nights for $42 using the barcode YTHW20.
Women's Day Celebration
Join us on Sunday, March 8, at 7pm at the Firehall to celebrate & connect with fabulous women in our community! There will be wine & cheese, a silent auction, special guest speakers and networking opportunities. Tickets are $25, available online at oldottawasouth.ca or by phone at 613-247-4946.
Youth Night: Fad Night
This weeks theme is Fad Night! Anyone in Grade 4-7 are welcome to come! $8 per child. Sign up online using the barcode YN0327, phone us at 613-247-4926, or come by the Firehall in person. You can also get a pass for all 6 of this season's Youth Nights for $42 using the barcode YTHW20.
Junior Youth Night: Under The Sea
This weeks theme is Under The Sea! Anyone in Grade 2-4 are welcome to come! $15 per child (includes dinner). Sign up online using the barcode JRYN0403, phone us at 613-247-4926, or come by the Firehall in person. Please note that pre-registration is required for Junior Youth Nights.
Community Events
Music at Trinity: The Sabayon Quartet
They will present a program of works by Glazunov and Schumann. Freewill offering.
Maslenitsa 2020
This Slavic holiday celebrates the end of winter and welcomes in the spring season. The celebration will feature traditional music, dance, food and drink. Don't miss out on this day of culture and family fun.
Topical Talks
Dr. Dale Corbett is a professor of Neurosciences at the University of Ottawa. He will bring us up to date on the encouraging new revelations on prevention, key warning signs of a stroke in progress as well as recovery and rehabilitation. Come enjoy a provoking topic whilst enjoying a muffin, juice, and a coffee!
iGen Walking Group
Looking to keep active and meet others in your neighbourhood? We will meet every Tuesday at 10AM to take an hour-long stroll around OOS together. Everyone is welcome! Please note that we will not host the group during freezing rain or days of heavy snow. If you’d like to receive email updates about weather cancellations, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be put on his email list.Doors Open for Music: Carnyx Trio in Recital
The Carnyx Trio, featuring Aaron Hodgson (trumpet), Stephen Ivany (trombone), and Yolanda Tapia (piano), plays chamber music by Bourgeois, De Falla, Sitton & Raum.
