Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club

EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Bryerswood Youth Camp, 6480 Texas Road, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Join in the festivities at Bryerswood Youth Camp!

Learn about different Earth friendly things you can do as a family.

Plant a tree or shrub to help absorb carbon dioxide. Tree and Shrub planting generously sponsored by the Trans Canada Trail.

Build a Bird Nesting Box while learning about what you can do to help birds. Desjardins has generously sponsored this activity so that all can participate for free!

Bring your pop cans and used household batteries for recycling!

Shop at the yard sale for some great deals!!

Pony rides available at a small cost for the children.

March Break Day Camps
2026-03-16 08:30 - 2026-03-20 16:00 | Bryerswood Youth Camp, 6480 Texas Road, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada

Beakers & Bubbles PD Day Camp
2026-02-27 08:30 - 16:00 | Bryerswood Youth Camp, 6480 Texas Road, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada

Annual Rib or Chicken Dinner
2026-01-10 17:30 - 23:30 | Columbus Hall River Canard, 8965 Malden Rd,, LaSalle, ON, N9J 2V9
🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of the annual RIB or CHICKEN DINNER.

Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club’s annual fundraising dinner will be held on January 10, 2026 at the Columbus Hall in River Canard.

Enjoy the night out with some great food, a silent auction and a 50/50 draw.

It’s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉

Every dinner ticket helps to support Bryerswood Youth Camp as the volunteers continue offering outstanding programs to all the children and youth.

Thank you for supporting our dinner, your support is invaluable.

Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY. Click on the link or scan the QR Code with your phone

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY DECEMBER 31st.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/rib-or-chicken-dinner–2026

Last Weekend to Enjoy Hot Chocolate at the Warming House
2025-12-19 17:30 - 2025-12-21 20:30 | Toddy Jones Park Amherstburg, 50 North Street, Amherstburg
It is the last weekend to enjoy a Hot Chocolate from the Warming House.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from 5:30 to 8:30 visit the BRYERSWOOD YOUTH CAMP table to get your hot chocolate.

All donations support Bryerswood Youth Camp.

Hot Chocolate at the River Lights Festival
2025-12-12 17:30 - 2025-12-14 20:30 | Toddy Jones Park Amherstburg, 50 North Street, Amherstburg
Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from 5:30 to 8:30 grab your hot chocolate from the Warming House in Toddy Jones Park.

All donations support Bryerswood Youth Camp.

River Lights Festival Hot Chocolate
2025-12-05 17:30 - 2025-12-07 20:30 | Toddy Jones Park Amherstburg, 50 North Street, Amherstburg
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening, between 5:30 and 8:30, come visit the Bryerswood Youth Camp table in the Warming House and grab a hot chocolate to enjoy while viewing the lights!

Donations are accepted to support Bryerswood.

GIVING TUESDAY
2025-12-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Ontario
Please help Bryerswood reach our MAKE BRYERSWOOD EVEN BETTER fundraising goal by giving on GIVING TUESDAY.

Donations up to $1500 made on Giving Tuesday will be matched by private donors.

Go to https://bryerswood.com/DONATE/ to give.

Warming House Hot Chocolate
2025-11-28 17:30 - 2025-11-30 20:30 | Toddy Jones Park Amherstburg, 50 North Street, Amherstburg
During the River Lights Festival, come grab a HOT CHOCOLATE at the Warming House.

The Warming House is open during the weekends only, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Donations are accepted and will be used to support the Bryerswood Youth Camp.

River Lights Festival Warming House Hot Chocolate
2025-11-21 17:30 - 2025-11-23 20:30 | Toddy Jones Park Amherstburg, 50 North Street, Amherstburg

Hot Chocolate at the Warming House
2025-11-15 17:30 - 2025-11-16 20:30 | Toddy Jones Park Amherstburg, 50 North Street, Amherstburg

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
2025-10-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Bryerswood Youth Camp, 6480 Texas Road, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
There will be lots of candy collecting, fun games and Halloween activities!

This is a free event and there is no registration required for kids to participate in candy collecting and games! You also do not need to have a trunk entered to attend!

Opportunity to hand out candy! Decorate your car’s trunk with fun decorations and hand out candy to other campers! If you’d like to attend this way, please contact Pam at programs@bryerswood.com to confirm your spot! (Spots are limited so please let us know ASAP! Deadline to register is October 1st 2025.)

Volunteers are welcome to help. Whether parents want to get more involved, or older siblings need high school hours, we welcome any help!

We are also looking for donations of candy, pumpkins and hay/straw bales to make this year better than before!

We can’t wait to see everyone again out at Bryerswood! Any questions can be directed to Pam at programs@bryerswood.com.

Mid-Summer Dinner 2025
2025-07-23 17:30 - 21:00 | GL Heritage Brewery, 8728 Howard Ave. County Road 9, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V0C8, Canada
🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club‘s fundraising event. It’s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 Join us for a great evening at GL Heritage and enjoy the fabulous music of Don McArthur and Nancy Roy!

Dinner tickets include your choice of meal from the menu and a drink. Dinner tickets can be purchased at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/mid-summer-dinner–2025

Grab your dinner from the food truck any time between 6:00 and 8:00 pm.

The food will be supplied by 3 Dog Poutinerie and beverages are available from GL Heritage. A Silent Auction will be available to bid on. Every dinner and auction item sold for this evening will help us “Make Bryerswood Even Better“. The proceeds will be used to make upgrades and renovations to the Activity Centre.

To turn this building into a comfortable venue that can be used year-round, we need to start by adding a proper ceiling, lighting and insulation. Once we achieve this, we can start to work on the rest of the building, which will include adding a heating source.

Help us “Make Bryerswood Even Better” by joining us for the evening

Thank you for supporting us, your support is invaluable.

Ticket sales close: July 18

SPONSORS

BRONZE: John Dyck, Ives Insurance

SILVER: In memory of Pat Flagler

GOLD MEDIA: 107.9 The Burg

Amherstburg Canada DayRun/Walk/Wheel 2025
2025-07-01 09:00 - 10:00 | 100 Laird Avenue Amherstburg, 100 Laird Avenue, Amherstburg, ON, Canada
Amherstburg’s 5km Run/Walk/Wheel!

Come on out to beautiful historic Amherstburg. Participate in our Canada Day 5km Run/Walk/Wheel and Kids dash. Join our community as we kick off an entire day filled with fun in our timeless town.

When: July 1, 2025 9:00amWhere: 100 Laird Ave (in front of Fort Malden)

To Register: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/99590/amherstburg-canada-day-runwalkwheel-2025

ALL Registrants will receive a medal and adults will receive a shirt guaranteed if you register by May 1.

Last year this race had over 900 participants. Arguably one of the most exciting, spirited races in Windsor-Essex County. The course takes your through Amherstburg’s historic downtown core, get cooled off by our local firefighters, hundreds of fans cheering, and every dollar raised goes back to LOCAL charities. Last year we were able to donate $24,100 back to our community all by having fun!

Help support Bryerswood Youth Camp, one of the beneficiaries of the run, by participating in this great event.

Open House
2025-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Bryerswood Youth Camp, 6480 Texas Road, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada

Earth Day 2025
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Bryerswood Youth Camp, 6480 Texas Road, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a free family event showcasing Earth friendly displays and exhibits!

And more!

Flowers and Plants from Anna's Garden, Home & Wellness
2025-04-01 00:00 - 2025-04-23 23:59 | Anna’s Garden, Home & Wellness, 1911 Seacliff Dr, Kingsville, On, N9Y 2N3, Canada
We have partnered with Anna’s Garden, Home & Wellness for a Spring Flower and Plant fundraiser.

You can shop online https://shopannas.ca/collections/bryerswood-youth-camp-optimist-club or shop in the store and tell them you are supporting Bryerswood. There will be a sign with a QR code instore. You can scan the code and see what items are available that support Bryerswood.

A portion of all sales support Bryerswood Youth Camp. There are 28 different products to choose from.

Online orders can be picked up at the camp during Earth Day celebrations on April 26 from 10 to 2. If you need a different date/time, please contact us.

Basketball Earth Hour Celebration
2025-03-21 17:30 - 23:59 | WFCU Centre, 8787 McHugh St, Windsor, ON, N8S 0A1, Canada

3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
2025-02-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Masonic Lodge Hall, 68 Murray Street, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Fort Malden Chapter – Order of the Eastern Star

Presents the 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off

Doors open at 5 Chili served at 6

Vote for your favourite

Raffle and Cash Bar available

This is a fundraiser in support of Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club

Sugar Rush
2025-02-14 08:30 - 16:00 | Bryerswood Youth Camp, 6480 Texas Road, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada

Rib or Chicken Dinner
2025-02-01 17:30 - 23:30 | Columbus Hall River Canard, 8965 Malden Rd,, LaSalle, ON, N9J 2V9
Come and join us at the annual RIB or CHICKEN DINNER.

Dinner includes your choice of RIBS or CHICKEN, a baked potato, coleslaw and a dinner roll.

EAT IN or TAKE OUT options are available. Make sure to choose the right dinner and your choice of eating in or taking out.

A Silent Auction and a 50/50 draw will be available to participate in.

TICKETS: available only ONLINE click on the link or scan the QR Code with your phone

https://www.zeffy.com/embed/ticketing/rib-or-chicken-dinner–2025

Kids in the Kitchen - Dough Much Fun
2025-01-03 08:30 - 16:00 | Bryerswood Youth Camp, 6480 Texas Road, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Put your Cooking and Baking skills to a test!

All recipes will use a Dough.

Are you up for the Challenge?

Last Weekend to Enjoy Gingerbread Warming House Hot Chocolate
2024-12-20 17:30 - 2024-12-22 20:30 | Gingerbread Warming House, 50 North Street, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V1E3
Come visit.

Get your Hot Chocolate and find out what is happening at Bryerswood Youth Camp.

Donations accepted to support the BRYERSWOOD YOUTH CAMP.

Gingerbread Warming House Hot Chocolate
2024-12-13 17:30 - 2024-12-15 20:30 | Gingerbread Warming House, 50 North Street, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V1E3
Enjoy a cup of Hot Chocolate while viewing the RIVER LIGHTS.

The Gingerbread Warming House is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights this weekend from 5:30 to 8:30.

Talk to your servers and find out what is happening at BRYERSWOOD YOUTH CAMP.

Donations accepted to help support the work of the camp.

Fish Fry Fundraising Dinner
2024-12-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Columbus Hall Amherstburg, 190 Richmond St, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 1G4
Enjoy a night out with a delicious fish dinner.

Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club along with Knights of Columbus Council 2110 are hosting this delicious dinner.

$11 – One piece of fish, choice of baked potato or fries, coleslaw, dinner roll and butter

$14 – Two pieces of fish, choice of baked potato or fries, coleslaw, dinner roll and butter

$12 – Broasted chicken with fries, coleslaw, dinner roll and butter

$8 – Children’s Meal – Children 10 and Under

Please support our local camp which is available for use by all community youth groups.

Gingerbread Warming House Hot Chocolate
2024-11-22 17:30 - 2024-11-24 20:30, 2024-11-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Gingerbread Warming House, 50 North Street, Amherstburg
During the AMHERSTBURG RIVER LIGHTS FESTIVAL the GINGERBREAD WARMING HOUSE is open from 5:30 to 8:30 on weekend nights.

Come out and enjoy a Hot Chocolate served up by Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club.

The Gingerbread Warming House is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until December 22.

Meet Santa after the parade on November 23.

Great Bryerswood Bakeoff
2024-11-15 08:30 - 17:00 | Bryerswood Youth Camp, 6480 Texas Road, Amherstburg, Ontario
Test out your kitchen skills during the Great Bryerswood Bakeoff

Bake something new and see if you like it.

Have fun with your friends

3rd Annual Golf Tournament
2024-09-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
At Wildwood Golf Course

4 Person Scramble

9 AM Shot Gun start

Longest Drive & Longest Drive 65+

Closest to the Pin

Snack on the Turn

Lunch

50/50 Draw and Silent Auction

Register at fundraising@bryerswood.com or call 519-988-6420 (Mary Ann)

A Mid-Summer FUNdraiser Evening
2024-07-31 16:00 - 22:00 | GL Heritage Brewery, 8728 Howard Ave. County Road 9, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V0C8, Canada
Let’s enjoy an evening together for a GREAT CAUSE –

Funds raised from this event will be used to help make accessibility renovations at Bryerswood Youth Camp. All campers deserve to be able to participate fully.

This is a 19+ fundraising event. Each ticket includes a choice of GL Heritage craft beer or hard seltzer and your choice of 5 dinner options from local food truck, Nat’s Wraps & Apps. Choose your preferred meal option when you purchase your tickets. Non-alcoholic drinks and cash bar available for additional beverages.

Doors and bar taps open at 4 pm and a free-style meal service between 5pm and 8 pm. Hit up the food truck with your pre-purchased meal ticket and eat when you want during these times!

Enjoy live musical entertainment from 5-9pm by Don McArthur and Nancy Roy from popular local band, the River Rock Ramblers.

Silent auction will be held at the event.

Tickets limited to 125. Get yours before they sell out.

Order tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-mid-summer-bryerswood-fundraiser-evening-at-gl-heritage-brewery-tickets-908282777237?aff=oddtdtcreator

OR Send an email to info@bryerswood.com to buy tickets in person
