How Mini U Works

Program content

Select a program of your choice. Our leaders will build lessons that focus on that subject area (ex. special interests, sports, specialty aquatics).

Each of the summer camp programs are created for a one week experience. If you choose to attend a program multiple weeks you will experience the same content each week. 

Our Mini and Junior Bisons sport based programs will be lead with the expert guidance of our Bison Sport departments. 

Unique experiences

Our experience grows as our participants do. Programs are designed to keep you engaged and excited to come back. Unique, age-appropriate programs, activities, T-shirts, leadership cards, spaces and opportunities are created for each age group.

Recreational activities

Many programs include recreational activity time as part of their schedule, indicated in program descriptions with the abbreviation "rec." A wide range of recreational activities are used to engage participants in physical activity and leadership. We create activities that help participants develop physical literacy and social skills. Our goal is to keep you engaged and participating in the action.

Location

Mini U Programs and Junior Bisons administrative offices
Room 146 Frank Kennedy Centre (420 University Crescent)

Camp Arrival and departure
Mini U Programs - Max Bell Centre Field House (109 Sydney Smith Street) and
 

Accessible parking

Proximal parking spaces are available in I lot for customers with a Manitoba Parking Permit Program pass. Display your permit visibly from the rear-view mirror and our staff in this parking lot will be happy to assist you.

Daytime parking

Pay and park spaces are available in the Active Living Centre lot. Use the meters and spaces as indicated.

Event days

Princess Auto Stadium event days may impact your ability to access campus on days of your selected program. 

More information

First day

Arrival on the first day is commonly slower compared to other days of the week. Please allow yourself some additional time to get checked in.

Late arrivals

We hope you don’t miss out on your program activities beginning at 9 a.m. If you arrive after 9 a.m., check-in at the tent outside the Max Bell Centre garage door. We will connect you with your group at our earliest convenience. 

Note: When arriving late to camp, the best place for guardians to park is in the metered spots in V lot. These spots are directly along the side of Investors Group Athletic Centre. Families are required to pay for parking outside of regular pick up and drop off times. 

Leader Hours

The majority of our camp leader team work 8:30-4:30. If you would like to speak directly to your child's leader(s) please consider dropping off and picking up during this time. 

Food and snacks

Our program is action-packed. We recommend sending a healthy lunch with additional snacks throughout the day. Microwaves are not available. 

Allergy aware environment

We do our best to create an environment that is allergy aware but due to the size and diversity of the university we cannot guarantee that all spaces will be free of your child’s allergens. 

Participants are expected to bring food that does not include nuts. Nut replacement products such as wow butter are permitted. In the event of a severe food allergy in your child’s group, you may be expected to avoid additional foods or ingredients.

Forgotten lunch

Participants who do not have a packed lunch will be provided a lunch by our team at a cost to the family. An invoice will be created and sent home in your child’s bag.

Movies

Participants will eat lunch in space provided. Younger groups aged 4-7 and 8-11 may be shown a G-rated movie for a portion of the lunch hour. 

Early check out

Please notify our staff as soon as you become aware of a need to check out before 4 p.m.

We would be happy to accommodate an early check-out on the top of every hour ie. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., or 3 p.m. Early check out occurs at the tent outside the Max Bell Centre garage door.

Children will only be released to individuals that have been authorized for pick up. Photo identification is required. 

Note: When leaving camp early, the best place for guardians to park is in the metered spots in V lot. These spots are directly along the side of Investors Group Athletic Centre. Families are required to pay for parking outside of regular pick up and drop off times. 

Authorized pick ups

Families will have the opportunity to add authorized adults to pick up their children before the program begins via our electronic personal information form. In the event you would like to authorize additional adults after the program has begun, a member of our leadership team would be happy to assist you.

Late fee

A $1 per minute fee will be charged to families arriving after designated check-out times. Payment is required before continuation in the program.

We strong recommend that campers do not bring the following items to camp:

• electronic devices as they are not permitted during program hours
• collector cards
• valuables
• Pokémon cards

Lost and found

We do our best to help participants keep their personal belongings with them at all times. All items that are found will be brought to a central location in the Max Bell Field House. In the event that you have lost an item, a lost and found will be available for you at arrival and departure.

T-shirts

During the summer, participants attending camps will receive one complimentary Mini U Programs T-shirt to take home. Shirts will be provided during their first week of programs. We do our best to deliver your preferred shirt sizes however sizes are not guaranteed.

Location

Frank Kennedy Centre
Entrance via the Active Living Centre (430 University Crescent)

Max Bell Centre (109 Sydney Smith Street)

Parking

Parking is provided for in ALC, U and P parking lots. Parking in these lots is free after 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and on weekends. Please pay careful attention to the signage in these lots as there are some spaces that are reserved 24 hours for staff parking only.

 Parking map

Parking tickets may be issued if parking occurs outside of the times and specifications listed above.

Check in

Entry for program classes is available 30 minutes before the start of the program. While in our facilities, participants aged 14 and younger must be accompanied by a parent. 

Upon arrival, check in with your program leader in the space or room indicated on your receipt.

All visitors to our facilities are required to remove their outdoor shoes, however indoor shoes are welcome.

Check out

Participants are dismissed from the class. Parents and guardians are expected to be readily available to supervise children once the program is completed. Our team will not be available to assist in changing after the program or supervise participants.

Changing rooms 

Our facilities have various changing spaces available for you. 

The community changing room has been designed for everyone. It contains space that is accessible and enclosed for changing/showering, use of lockers and using the rest facilities. This space is located on the second floor of the Frank Kennedy Centre adjacent to the pool observation deck. 

Male and female changing rooms are also available. These rooms are accessible and contain open spaces for changing, showering, use of lockers and rest facilities. These spaces are located on the first floor of the Frank Kennedy and Max Bell Centres.