
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:


Durham’s Best


Optimist Club is now the lead organization of the parade in Downtown Whitby
Santa Claus Parade
Programs and Activities
- Essay ContestHigh School 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 … Read more…
- CIT Counsellor in Training Program 2022 registration openThe transition of being a camper into a Counsellor starts with a Counsellor In Training (C.I.T.) Program. The program is ideal for youth ages 13-16 who will look forward to working at a camp in the future. This program is designed to encourage youth to learn the basic skills needed in order to become a positive leader … 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
- 2022 Brooklin Optimist Bursaries – applications open to May 29Apply 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. Date: Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 at 6:30 pm Winner for the Club contest will be automatically entered into the next level Central Ontario District Oratorical Finals to be held in Newmarket on Saturday May 7, 2022. The district final offers up to $2,500 scholarship for … Read more…