UBC Active Kids Newsletter

UBC ACTIVE KIDS
School of Kinesiology

Now Open for Registration: 2025 Spring and Summer Term

Registration for the Spring classes and Summer Full day camps is open!

Registration for Summer classes and Half-Day camps will open on Tuesday, April 15th at 10am.

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.
If you have any questions please contact us at info.activekids@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-0207.

Easter Weekend - Registration Office Closed

Our registration office will be closed on Friday, April 18th for the Easter Weekend and will reopen on Tuesday, April 22nd at 12pm.

Registration for KidsFit - Now Open!

Kids Fits is an annual physical activity initiative jointly offered by Active Kids and UBC Inspired (part of Campus + Community Planning).

Registration is open to Acadia, UNA, Musqueam (Free) and Public.

May 12-June 18, 2025
7-12 years

Mondays and Wednesdays
4:00-6:00pm

Click here to register!

Private Lessons

Private lesson registration has now been moved to our online registration system! Sign-up here using your account.

More lessons will be offered and will be open for registration on Monday, May 12th!

UBC Aging Study - Participants Needed

Research Participants Wanted to Help Investigate Skeletal Muscle's Response to Resistance Exercise

The University of British Columbia, Exercise Metabolism Research Group is seeking males and females ages 30+ for a study investigating the Mechanisms of Intramuscular Collagen Accumulation in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis. We need individuals with and without knee osteoarthritis! There will be exercise testing and two muscle biopsies. The total time commitment is approximately 5 hours and you will be compensated for your time.

If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Ally Schweitzer (allyson.schweitzer@ubc.ca) for more information and to assess your eligibility.

Active For Life Article - Activities for Anxious Kids

Check out this article to find out how to help children cope with anxiety through play.

For more details:

Visit the Active For Life website

Or

Here is the link to the article

Call: 604-822-0207

Online: http://kin.ubc.ca/activekids

In Person: Osborne Centre
6108 Thunderbird Blvd. Vancouver B.C V6T 1Z3