WEATHER ALERTS for Soccer will be updated on the Parents Info page

The Optimist Club of Washington was incorporated in 1975.

We support the youth in the City of Washington and Beaufort County communities. Over the years our local Washington Optimist Club has raised and spent close to a million dollars for area youth programs.

We meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at Frank's Pizza in Washington at 7:00pm for 1 hour (having dinner is optional). See meeting schedule

New members are welcome. If you are interested in joining us, please contact President, Janice Coburn email or Optimist Club or any member of the club.  Or Call 944-5154.  

In order to continue support of area youth programs, we need new members. Please consider becoming a member. For more information see Membership Info Page. 

Some of the things that we have participated in for the past year are:

• Castle Soccer for Special Needs Children formed in 2010
• Optimist Club Soccer League of about 450 children
• Soccer concession stand Fundraiser
• Christmas Tree sales fundraiser
• Recognize Girl Scout Leaders
• Recognize Fireman and EMT of the year
• Fundraiser at the Cycle North Carolina Ride in Washington
• Soccer camp fundraiser for High School Soccer teams
• Sponsor area youth softball, baseball, football, soccer and basketball teams
• Support local Boy Scout Troops
• Support of the Patrick Cochran Memorial Skate Park
• Award 4 Scholarships of $1,500 each for area Seniors
• Essay contest -
• Support Boys & Girls Home of NC - Optimist Club Cottage
• Support youth sports players with scholarships and assist in buying equipment as needed.