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
2024 Spring
The 2024 Spring Term will run from Mon April 29 - Sun June 23.
Registration for all Spring programs is OPEN!
Click here to view the Spring Brochure with the schedule overview and pricing!
All schedules are also available in our Online Calendar.
2024 Summer
The 2024 Summer Term will run from Tues July 2 - Sun Aug 27.
Registration for all Summer FULL DAY Camps is OPEN!
Registration for all Summer HALF DAY Camps, weekly classes, and birthdays will open on Tues April 23 at 10am.
Click here to view the Summer Brochure with the schedule overview and pricing!
All schedules are also 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 any questions please contact us at kin.outreach@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-0207.
For Spring 2024, Gymnastics Drop-In is now cashless and moving online!
Registration will open 1 week before the session on our Online Calendar.
For more details, please view our Online Drop-In Policies and Gymnastics Drop-In Page.
Winter Registration is now closed.
Click here to view the Winter Brochure with the schedule overview and pricing!
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!
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO START CREATING YOUR ACCOUNT
Who needs an account?
Anyone wanting to register for an Active Kids program, class, event, camp, lesson, booking, or service, must have a valid account. An account is required for both online registration and if you contact us to register over the phone. This includes all UBC staff, faculty, or members of the general public. Accounts must be setup with the parent as the primary contact, and then the child's name and information as part of the account profile. Please contact us if you require support, kin.outreach@ubc.ca or 604-822-0207.
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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