Active Kids

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 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

Registration for Summer Full-Day Camps is now open!

Registration for Summer Half-Day Camps and Classes is now open!

Click here to view our Summer Brochure with the schedule overview and pricing!

Direct registration and all details are available in our Online Calendar!

To be prepared to register:

If you have questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at kin.outreach@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-0207

Click here to view our Spring Brochure with the schedule overview and pricing!

Direct registration and all details are available in our Online Calendar!

To be prepared to register:

If you have questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at kin.outreach@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-0207

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!

We’ve transitioned to a new online registration system.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO START CREATING YOUR ACCOUNT

Who needs a new account?

All current and new clients and families MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO REGISTER for any Active Kids program or service. This includes all UBC staff, faculty, or members of the general public. You will require a new account for both online registration and over the phone registration.

 

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:

2017

2018 / 2019