Kids 4 Kids Junior Optimist Club of Foothills Alberta

06/24/2026

Growing optimism. So grateful to be able to support this learning garden and grow food, community and minds.

06/07/2026

Some of our Junior Optimists spent the day building their lemonade stands in preparation for Lemonade Day Okotoks! 🍋

These young entrepreneurs are hard at work turning their business ideas into reality. They’ll be selling delicious lemonade, learning valuable business skills, sharing a portion of their profits with local non-profits, and saving toward future goals and dreams.

We can’t wait to see their creativity, determination, and community spirit shine on Lemonade Day! 💛

04/07/2026

🍋 Fresh Squeeze of News – Our April Newsletter is Here! 📰

Catch up on everything happening with the Okotoks Optimist Club—community impact, upcoming events, and all the ways we’re bringing out the best in youth (and ourselves 💛)

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to WIN!
Grab your Lemon Drop Raffle tickets here:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/ooca?cid=84a84e3a-ceff-4c70-99a0-ba227cb92ce2

✨ Thinking about getting involved?
We’d LOVE to have you join our Optimist family—send us a message today to learn more!

02/09/2026

01/26/2026

Hi, my name is Amy, and I'm a Junior Optimist Club advisor.
I'm an Optimist because I believe that when we invest in youth, we shape the future of our community. I find joy in seeing young people grow through service, learning empathy and respect, and discovering the power they have to create positive change. Optimism, to me, is about helping them see their own potential and giving them the space to lead with heart.
Connect with me to learn more or join the Optimist movement. www.okotoksoptimistclub.org

01/09/2026

🍋Anyone remember Okotoks Lemonade Day? Well it is back for 2026 thanks to the Okotoks Optimist Club! Lemonade Day is a youth entrepreneurship program that teaches kids how to start and run their own small “business” (a lemonade stand!), build confidence, and learn the power of giving back. There are lots of ways to get involved with this incredible program. Reach out to the Okotoks Optimist Club, comment below and follow Lemonade Day Okotoks for more information.

Photo from 2016 Lemonade Day. 2 of these kids have now graduated. So excited to see this program back!

12/18/2025

✍️ Calling All Student Writers! ✍️

The Okotoks Optimist Club is proud to host an Essay Writing Contest for local youth — a chance to share your voice, reflect on service, and win prizes!

📝 Essay Topic:
“How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me”

📅 Enter by: February 6, 2026
👥 Eligibility: Youth under 19 as of October 1, 2026
📄 Length: 700–800 words

📧 How to Enter:
Submit your essay by email to [email protected]

This contest celebrates youth voices and encourages reflection on community, leadership, and service.
Teachers, parents, and schools — please help us spread the word!

💙 Inspiring the next generation of leaders through optimism and service.