An Optimist club is a voluntary organization. Community service is the objective of its members with particular emphasis on programs benefiting young people. We recognize the difficulties the youth of our society must face in these fast times. To this end we develop programs and sponsor other community minded groups to help our youth grow up in a safe, progressive and nurturing environment.

Educational programs such as Oratorical and Essay contests, Bike safety, Always Buckle-up Children and Scholarships are an important part of our organization. Sponsorship of sports teams as they strive for excellence and the development of teamwork, which is so important in society today, helping to keep the cost down so all can participant. Cultural programs include theater, music, and the arts. We are also involved in health matters in our communities by way of blood clinics, support of local heath authorities and with programs such as Help Them Hear, Dare and other guidance aids.

Each Optimist club belongs to Optimist International, which helps them with resources in conducting programs the clubs wish to participant in. The local clubs are autonomous and are administered by their own club members and conduct programs, which they feel are the most needed in their community. The youth of our communities are of the greatest concern of an Optimist but we help when and wherever we feel the need. 

Optimist Clubs share these main purposes:

            ~ To develop Optimism as a philosophy of life:

            ~ To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs:

            ~ To inspire respect for law:

            ~ To promote patriotism and for international accord and friendship among all people:

           ~ To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self  in the service of others will advance the well-being of man, his community, and world.

The Optimist Club of Sherwood Park hopes that you consider the importance of service organizations in our communities and that someday you will become involved promoting optimism into the future

For further information on Optimist Clubs and the Sherwood Park Optimist Club:

Contact us at:

            The Optimist Club of Sherwood Park

            PO Box 57229,

            600 - 2020 Sherwood Drive,

            Sherwood Park, Alberta   T8A 5L7