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.

    

2012 Spring & Summer Registration

Important Registration Dates:

  • Spring Programs -  February 15, 2012
  • Mini U & Summer Aquatics
    • Pre Sale March 17 & 18, 2012 *
    • March 19, 2012
             * For returning customers only, ONLINE registration only.

Print Registration Form

Online Registration:

Fax or Mail Registration

Important Information:

This year’s registration process is different from previous years (ie. NO random batch processing).

Registration forms received by fax and mail will be processed in the order they are received.

  • We cannot hold spots.
  • We do not accept registrations over the phone.
  • One application per child (on official registration form - photocopies accepted).
  • Due to volume, we cannot call to verify that faxes are received.
  • All applications must have the waiver section signed and payment included before they will be processed.
  • Please include a daytime phone number where you can be reached, in case your program choice is full.
  • Children must be the minimum age for camp by Dec. 31, 2012.
  • If you have not received your receipt in the mail or a phone call within two weeks of dropping off your application form or the start of a registration (whichever is last) please call our office at (204)474-6100 regarding the status of your application.
  • We do NOT accept post-dated payments. Cheques will NOT be accepted within 2 weeks of start date of program.
  • Please make cheques payable to the University of Manitoba and write the child’s name on the back of the cheque or money order
  • A $30 charge will be applied to all returned cheques.

Refunds:

Full refunds will be issued if we cancel a program or day course prior to the start date of the program.  If a program is cancelled after the start date, the registrant will receive a pro-rated credit.  The credit can be used to register for any other program and is valid for one year from date of issue.  Credits can be transferred among immediate family members. 

If a registrant withdraws from a program 10 or more days before the start date they may receive a refund less a $15 plus GST processing fee .  We do not issue cheque refunds of $10 or less. Credits are issued instead and are valid for one year from date of issue. Credits can be transferred among immediate family members.

If a registrant withdraws from a program less than 10 days before the start date they may receive a credit for the value of the program less a $15 plus GST processing fee only when a registrant presents a valid medical certificate at the time of withdrawal.  The credit can be used to register for any other program and is valid for one year from date of issue.  Credits can be transferred among immediate family members.

After the start date of the program, a prorated credit minus a $15 plus GST processing fee will be issued only when a registrant presents a valid medical certificate at the time of withdrawal.  The credit can be used to register for any other program and is valid for one year from the date of issue.  Credits can be transferred among immediate family members.

No refunds will be issued when a registrant has been asked to leave a program.

Transfer Policy

Transfer requests received 10 or more days prior to a program start date will be granted provided there is space in the program. Transfer requests received less than 10 days before the start date will be granted provided there is space in the program and are subject to a $15 plus GST processing fee.

Waitlists:

If a program is full, your child can be put on the waitlist for that program. A registration form will still need to be forwarded and will be kept on file. We will contact you should a spot become available.

Subsidy Applications

Mini University along with Manitoba Hydro have teamed up to provide our customers in need of financial assistance with an opportunity to have their camp fees partially subsidized. Bison Children's Programs will assess the need of each application based on household/family income percentage of Stats Canada Low Income Guidelines, family size (number of dependants), single parent families are given priority, and an effort will be made to recognize first time Mini U participants. All accepted applicants will be required to pay a portion of the camp fee (this amount will be determined by Bison Children's Programs based on the information listed above). All applicants will be contacted regarding their application once a Mini U registration form, the subsidy application form and all of the required documentation (see Subsidy Application Form PDF) has been received by our office.