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:
Brooklin Harvest Festival
Junior Optimist Club
Christmas in the Village
Youth Appreciation
Breakfast with Santa
Essay Contest
Junior Optimist Club
Santa Claus Parade
Programs and Activities
- Oratorical Public Speaking Contest for $2500 ScholarshipHere’s your chance to practice (and to win great prizes like cash and scholarships!)2025-2026 Topic: “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community” Thursday April 9, 2026, 6:25 p.m.Craft Room, Brooklin Library & Community Centre, 8 Vipond Rd, Brooklin, ONOpen to students under the age of 19 as of Oct. 1, 2026 and … Read more…
- 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…
- Youth Dance Feb 21, postponed to Feb 28, 2025Due to the provincial election advanced poll being held on Friday Feb 21st, we have moved the dance to one week later on Friday February 28th, and a start time of 7:15 running to 9:30 PM. Please mark your calendar. Brooklin Community Centre & Library, 8 Vipond St, Brooklin, Ontario Open to youth in grades … Read more…
- Brooklin Catalyst Propels 10 StudentsApril 25, 2024 marked the end of 4 training sessions for students at Winchester Public School who signed up for the after school program Brooklin Catalyst, a program to inspire them to develop and business idea and prepare to present in front of a panel of judges. Miss Prentice was awarded the $100 grant to … 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 . . .