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.
Announcements & Updates
Join UBC Inspired and Active Kids for an afternoon of pop-up circus play at this year’s Tough Toddler!
Get ready to balance, juggle and tumble with your toddler:
- Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024
- Location: UBC Osborne Centre. Activities will take place inside the gym and outdoors. Please be prepared for the weather.
- Age: This event is intended for kids 6 years and under. All event activities are designed for this age range and children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Cost: Free for UBC Campus Families (must pre-register). Due to space capacity, this event is only open to UBC families. This includes families living on campus in Acadia Park Residence, UNA neighbourhoods and Musqueam; and families of UBC students, staff, faculty and alumni.
*Each child must be registered under their name as all kids participating in the event activities must have a signed waiver from an adult.
Questions? Contact: info.inspired@ubc.ca
The registration for Summer 2025 full day camps opened on Tuesday, April 1st at 10am.
Registration for all Summer 2025 classes, birthday parties, and half-day camps will open on Tuesday, April 15th at 10am.
CLICK HERE to view the Summer 2025 brochure for program schedule and pricing.
CLICK HERE to view our online calendar.
To be prepared to register for next term:
- Please see our FAQ page found here.
- Create an Online Account in our Online Registration System. Please be sure your account is active and ready to use prior to registration day.
- To stay up to date on all current and future program updates please signup for our newsletter.
- If you have any questions please contact us at info.activekids@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-0207.
The registration for all Spring 2025 classes and birthday parties opened on Tuesday, April 1st at 10am.
CLICK HERE to view the Spring 2025 brochure for program schedule and pricing.
CLICK HERE to view our online calendar.
To be prepared to register for next term:
- Please see our FAQ page found here.
- Create an Online Account in our Online Registration System. Please be sure your account is active and ready to use prior to registration day.
- To stay up to date on all current and future program updates please signup for our newsletter.
- If you have any questions please contact us at info.activekids@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-0207.
Registration for the 2025 Kids Fit program is currently open!
This program are for children aged 7-12 YRS old who live in Acadia Park, Musqueam, UNA neighborhoods:
- May 12 - June 18, 2025
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 sessions
- 4pm-6pm
All sessions take place at Acadia Park Commonsblock (2707 Tennis Crescent, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 2C1)
Click here to sign-up!
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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