Affiliated with Optimist International, the Optimist Club has been providing service, recognition and guidance to children and youth in the Brooklin area since 1987. Adults of all ages join the local club to make an impact as volunteers.
Optimist Club of Brooklin Events:
Enjoy a pancake breakfast get away with a visit from Santa Claus.
Breakfast with Santa
Youth Appreciation
Essay Contest
Santa Claus Parade
Programs and Activities
- Essay ContestEssay Contest for $2500 Scholarship ESSAY CONTEST The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. In addition … Read more…
- 2023 Brooklin Optimist Bursaries – applications open to June 4Apply today for one of two – $1,000 bursaries to a post secondary institution. More details here . . .
- Oratorical Speaking Contest – youthOpportunity for scholarship money from the Optimist International Oratorical Contest. Winner for the Club contest will be automatically entered into the next level Central Ontario District Oratorical Finals to be held in Oakville on Saturday May 13, 2023. The district final offers up to $2,500 scholarship for the 1st place winner. How to Enter: 1. … Read more…
- Brooklin Optimist Scavenger HuntBrooklin Optimist Scavenger Hunt Saturday May 14, 12:00-3:00 PM Luther Vipond Arena Grounds, 67 Winchester Rd E, Brooklin, Ontario Fun family activity for Saturday afternoon. Games and Activities Throughout. Chance to win weekend passes to the Brooklin Spring Fair. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1i9Wwj2Tacz8FVe6vqs65q28c66yzdOAzF2LRmWG3fGk/viewform?edit_requested=true
- Bursary Applications OpenBrooklin graduating youth are encouraged to apply for one of $1,000 bursaries available for 2021. Application deadline is June 6, 2021 and can be found at brooklinoptimist.org/events/bursaries/