About The Swedish Club in Ottawa
The main purpose of "Svenska Klubben i Ottawa - The Swedish Club in Ottawa" is to support the supplementary education in the Swedish language, traditions and culture for children aged 4-14 living in the Ottawa area. Every Saturday morning during the school year the students attend half-day sessions at Hopewell Elementary School situated in Old Ottawa South.
We also want to support Swedish traditions and culture for all our members, children and adults alike, by celebrating important events in the Swedish calendar, such as
- Easter in March/April
- the Swedish National Day on June 6
- Midsummer on or around June 24
- Lucia on or around December 13
- Jul (Swedish for Christmas) in December
Our Social Club often come up with interesting ideas for our members such as:
- opportunity to speak Swedish at our monthly pub nights
- a Swedish book/toy library
- family outings "Swedish style"
- cycling tours
- skating on the Rideau Canal
- and more
"Svenska Klubben i Ottawa - "Swedish Club in Ottawa" was formed at an open meeting on December 2, 2008.
See "Minutes of the Inaugural Meeting 081202."
We are guided by the following Bylaws:
