Mission Statement

Children's Programs:

1. Develops educated leaders in children/youth physical activity
2. Provides excellent and inclusive recreation/sport and educational experiences to young people
3. Promotes the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management and the University of Manitoba as destinations for post secondary education
4. Contributes to the creation and dissemination of physical activity knowledge.

Vison

To be recognized locally and nationally as a leader in providing evidence-based programs while actively collaborating in the creation and dissemination of physical activity knowledge. Children's Programs develops excellent, innovative leaders and provides stimulating, quality programs for children /youth that reflect the values of inclusiveness, fair play and healthy development.

    

Welcome to the 33rd year of Mini University Children’s Camps!

2011 marked our 33rd summer of Mini U programs at the University of Manitoba! We’re getting better every year and continue to provide a wide variety of day camps for participants 4 to 16-years-old. We have done some informal research and have yet to find a day camp program as large as ours. So check out our exciting line-up of summer camps and register your child in the largest day camp in the world!

Thank-you Joyce!

Joyce Fromson joined the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Manitoba in 1979. She was the founder and Director of Mini University and Children’s Programs. Since 1979, Mini University has grown from 70 to more than 7000 children! Joyce continued to direct Mini University until 1996, creating a model that has been emulated throughout North America. Thank you Joyce, for giving Winnipeg such a great program!

Helping Kids Excel

Children from low-income families are enjoying Mini University thanks in part to a fund established in memory of the late Edward James (Ted) Barkwell, whose lifelong passion for sports lives on. The Ted Barkwell Memorial Fund allows underprivileged children to meet new friends and learn new skills in a university setting. To contribute to the fund, contact the Department of Development at (204) 474-9195, or email development@umanitoba.ca. To make a donation online, visit www.umanitoba.ca/admin/dev_adv.

Thank You

This program made possible through funding from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, Winnipeg School Division, Manitoba Camping Association and Manitoba Hydro.