Home of Active Kids Gymnastics, Sport, Physical Literacy, and Community Engagement
The Active Kids Program is an Outreach program of the UBC School of Kinesiology. We provide recreational gymnastics, sport, and physical activity programs and classes to individuals and communities of all ages and levels of ability. Our philosophy emphasizes fun, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, organized, safe, purposeful, and active movement experiences. We encourage physical literacy development and sport-specific skill acquisition, and promote lifelong participation in physical activity.
We’re thrilled to announce that in May 2026, our programs will be moving to the brand-new Gateway Building at UBC. This exciting new space will help us continue to grow, play, and learn together. Registration will open late March.
Check back here and stay tuned to our newsletter for regular updates!
We have launched 3-week gymnastics pilot programs in the NEW Gateway Health Building! Registration is now available through our online registration system! Please refer to the gymnastics classes labelled "GATEWAY". We encourage you to register quickly as spaces are limited.
Key Details:
• Registrations cannot be transferred from Osborne classes to Gateway classes.
• Photo consent is required, as photos will be taken during classes.
• Participants will receive early registration access for the Spring 2026 term (May–June), which will also take place in the Gateway Building.
• A 15% discount will be offered for Spring 2026 term class registration.
• Participants will be asked to complete a brief survey at the end of the pilot program to share feedback about their experience.
Check back soon for more details regarding our Open House!
You can shape the future for both kids in our communities and tomorrow’s leaders in Kinesiology.
Gifts to UBC Active Kids will help bridge key funding gaps, scale up successful initiatives and test out strategic ideas that will attract new partnerships and collaborations.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Healthy Eating Tips booklet created by UBC Active Kids and UBC School of
Kinesiology faculty and students!
This booklet includes nutrition tips from the School of Kinesiology covering ideas for healthy eating habits, meal planning, Indigenous food and nutrition and lots of family-friendly recipes!
Click here to read and share with friends and family!
Vision
Be a recognized UBC leader and a signature program of the School of Kinesiology for engaging with diverse communities through evidence based physical activity programming for children and youth, and for developing rich experiential learning opportunities for Kinesiology students, while supporting academic learning, research, and strategic initiatives for the School.
Mission
Develop and deliver exceptional evidence based physical activity programs that provide positive sport experiences, physical literacy development, and empower children and youth to be healthy and physically active for life. Offer UBC students valuable professional career experience, access to leadership and training resources, and practical application experience enhancing their academic pursuits.
Values
Fun, Safety, Student Development, Physical Literacy, Skill Development, Health and Wellbeing, Collaboration, Mentorship and Leadership, Experiential Learning, Professional Development, Diversity, Respect, Inclusivity, Knowledge Translation, Positive Physical Activity Experience, Academic Learning, Research, Community
Annual Reports
To learn more about Active Kids please view our annual reports below:
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