OPTIMIST CLUB OF HAMILTON
To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of oneself in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind,
community life and the world.
The children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. As adults, our role is to "Bring out the BEST in kids".
community life and the world.
The children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. As adults, our role is to "Bring out the BEST in kids".
Fundraising
Princess Bingo 300 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton ON L9A 1T2, Canada
Next session: Saturday July 18 2026
On a year round basis, we fundraise to enable the club to sponsor various activities in the community:
Princess Bingo 300 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton ON L9A 1T2, Canada
Next session: Saturday July 18 2026
Saturday, August 15 2026
.True Earth Laundry Soap Fundraiser
TruEarth Laundry Soap Has teamed up with our club to help us fundraise, 20% of all sales will be returned to the club for our activities. Please help us save the planet and support the children of Hamilton by purchasing these TruEarth products here.
Please support our club in helping the children and youth of Hamilton.
Recent Activities
August 22, 2026 UPCOMING
Dodgeball Tournament for 18 years olds and up
Register by contacting
July 25, 2026 UPCOMING
Optimist Club of Hamilton and Mountain Kidz Klub are teaming up to bring you a Picnic with Santa at Hampton Park in Hamilton, 11:30 t0 2:30 pm. on Saturday July 25 Bring your picnic and blanket and visit with Santa . Lots of free games. Snacks will be a $1.00 donation. Anyone wishing to make a donation to either of the clubs are welcome.
May 2026
Oratorical Contedt Winners
Essay Contest Winners
March 2026
Youth Appreciation Awards
October 17, 2025
Let's Go Girls- Ladies Fundraiser Night Country Style!
Two live bands performed headliner Shaylyn Kickin'It Country. Naughty trivia, silent auction, penny sale, tarot reading, hand massage, corn hole, , and lots more. Everyone had a wonderful time. All in support of the youth of Hamilton.
April 18, 2025
Gourley Park Easter Egg Hunt
There were close to a thousand children come out to this years Easter Egg Hunt and activities. The Optimist Club of Hamilton, ran games booths, helped cover lunch breaks and gave out cuddly small crocheted Easter Bunnies to children 3-7 years old. We also did a raffle and the four winners were:
First place Easter Basket with 2 pillows and large crocheted bunny:
Second place- large crocheted bunny:
Third Place-large crocheted bunny:
Fourth Place-large crocheted bunny:
Thank you everyone who made a donation.
March 29, 2025 - We had the pleasure of witnessing a demonstration of the robot from the Dynamic Robotics club that we sponsored. We were very impressed with their extensive knowledge. Congratulations on all the awards you received this year.
November 23, 2024 Hammer Hack a coding competition for 150 Hamilton youth to meet, further develop their computer coding skills. It was a wonderful event. The youth were so excited to be involved. We were very proud to support the next generation of leaders in our community.
October 27, 2024 Pumpkinfest at Gourley Park. Had lots of fun meeting and greeting all the children and families. There was farm animals, inflatable bouncy castles, rock climbing wall, Elvis impersonator, lots of games and a BBQ.
We offered some crafts, pumpkin guessing game and a bean bag toss. Everyone had a great!
September 2024 We are very pleased to announce that we are sponsoring the morning nutrition program at Westdale Secondary School. Every student will have access to the breakfast for the entire school year. Best way to start your learning day!
August 27,28, 2024 Awards night for Gourley Park Baseball Association.
We were very please to present the awards to our two teams we sponsored. The children had an amazing season and a BIG Thank you to our coaches. We set up a booth and spoke to parents about the activities of the Optimist Club.
June 22-25, 2024 - To celebrate our 100th Anniversary many club members attended the Optimist International Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario to celebrate 100 years in Canada. We had three wonderful guest speakers and many workshops. All were excellent.
Great opportunity to meet Optimist from around the world. Close to 800 delegates attended.
June 1, 2024 - 100th Anniversary Wine and Cheese and Fundraiser Dinner and Auction.
We hosted 125 guests at our free wine and cheese Anniversary Celebrations. Followed by our Fundraiser dinner with 101 guests. We had a delicious prime rib beef and Yorkshire pudding dinner! As well as chicken and roasted potatoes and veggies. Very delicious!
The Silent Auction with over 80 items helped raise just under $7,000 for the activities that we do and will be doing for the children of Hamilton.
May 4, 2024 - Oratorical Contest Club winner went to Regional Competition and came in third place winner a $1,000 scholarship. Congratulations to Julia Wong. Way to go!
February 13, 2024 - We are very pleased to announce the winners of the Optimist Club of Hamilton Essay Contest Winners:
First Place: Madison Heise
Second Place: Alana Pielechaty
Our four Youth Appreciation Award winners are: Ayesha Awan, Bohmie Song, Heena Minhas, and Stephanie Hrynkiv. Congratulations ladies!
March 29, 2024 -Gourley Park Association and Optimist Club of Hamilton worked together to offer Hamilton's largest Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Fair on Friday March 29th, 2024. Over 900 children registered to attend this event. It was chilly out but, that did not deter anyone. Everyone had a fantastic time.
April 9, 2024 - Oratorical Contest Winner - Julia Hong.
Julia will be going on to Regional Competition on May 4, 2024 to Barrie, Ontario.
February 1, 2024
Members of Optimist International celebrated Optimist Day throughout the world the first Thursday of every February to promote our efforts in bringing out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves. On Optimist Day, February 1, 2024 Optimists around the world were asked to wear Optimist attire - shirts, pins, hats, etc. Post your best Optimist attire on social media and tag Optimist International or use the #OpimistDay and/or #OptimistDay2024 hashtag.
We did as well doing random acts of kindness in our community and about. Be an Optimist and pass the kindness on.
Optimist Club of Hamilton prepared
two bookmarkers for children and youth. Download your today.
November 14, 2023
In 1920, Dr. Banting's hypothesis sparked the discovery of insulin in London, Ontario. Two years later at a Toronto Hospital 180km away, the first injection of insulin was given that changed lives and history forever. This year, we our making time to complete the #UniteTheCircle challenge! We are leading 1 of 30 teams to fundraise and move a collective 180km together on World Diabetes Day. Supporting those living and affected by diabetes is important to us because Hamilton has so many children and families affected by diabetes.
Our club used our monthly membership meeting to have an evening walk to Hamilton City Hall to virtually join other fundraisers across Canada to find a cure for Diabetes. We invited fellow clubs from Dunnville, Hamilton East and others to participate and we together we donated $3,000.00 to Diabetes Canada towards a cure.