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:
- Please read our parent FAQ found here
- Create an Online Account in our Online Registration System. Please be sure your account is active and ready to use
- To stay up to date on all current and future program updates please signup for our newsletter
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:
- Please read our parent FAQ found here
- Create an Online Account in our Online Registration System. Please be sure your account is active and ready to use
- To stay up to date on all current and future program updates please signup for our newsletter
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:
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