Empowering Youth in Newmarket

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people and building future community leaders

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Vision

To be recognized as the premier volunteer organization in Newmarket that values all youth and helps them develop to their full potential.

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Mission

By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.

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Purpose

To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed, and to aid and encourage the development of youth of Newmarket.

About Us

The Optimist Club of Newmarket has been empowering youth since 1949, providing them with the values and skills to become exceptional community leaders.

We are motivated by the belief that giving oneself in service to others advances the well-being of humankind and the world.

Our Initiatives

Discover the various initiatives we undertake to make a positive impact

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Scholarships

Providing scholarships to deserving students for higher education.

Community Events

Organizing engaging events that foster community spirit and involvement.

Youth Programs

Running programs and activities that develop leadership skills and character in young people.

Become a member

Join us in creating positive opportunities for youth and community

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Inspiring Stories

Discover how our work has transformed lives
Note: While the stories are real, the names have been changed to protect privacy.

Joe

Joe‘s teachers know that he has very little food at home and comes to school hungry every day. Joe‘s mother works a minimum wage job, and they have no other family to help them. Their rent takes up most of the money they have. The Breakfast program at our school sponsored by the Optimist Club allows Joe to have a healthy breakfast every day. His teachers notice that he is able to focus better when he has had a healthy meal to start his day.

Ainsley

I leave COLS with lessons I will carry with me throughout life. One of those lessons was that I matter, and above all else I need to focus on myself first before helping others. With many
students our age we struggle grasping what goes “wrong” with our mental health. Its important to know everyone has bad days, and trouble with responsibilities of being a student and a teen.
Thank you Newmarket Optimist Club for sponsoring me to attend this amazing weekend seminar.

What’s Happening?

Join us in person at one of our events and help support our youth

Events