Programs for ages 8-11

This program is ideal for beginner hockey players, ringette players and recreational ice skaters. Lessons will focus on the fundamentals of skating: forward skating, stopping, starting, turning and backwards skating. Learn to Skate combines movement-oriented activities and games to encourage fun through learning.

Children must be able to stand independently on the ice without assistance. CSA-approved helmets are required. Full facemasks, thick gloves and pants are strongly recommended.

Designed by our Bisons head coaches, the Mini Basketball program allows children to play the game in a focused environment suited to the development of their physical, mental and basketball skills by instituting long-term athlete development (LTAD) modifications to the adult game. With high repetitions and touches, it is player-oriented with the emphasis is on skill development in combination with the teaching and loading of actions. 

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With two hours of gaming and one hour of physical activity each week, you'll get the best of both worlds—immersive gaming experiences and active fun. It’s a great way to balance screen time with exercise. With the latest systems from Xbox, PlayStation, Meta, and Nintendo at your disposal, you'll have plenty of options to stay engaged and entertained.

All of the locations below are within close proximity to each other, so navigating between them is quite straightforward. An email will be sent out to families with detailed location information closer to the first program date.

Pick up location each program day:

Extended Education Room 193

Drop off location:

October 4 – Frank Kennedy Gold Gym

October 18 – Frank Kennedy Gold Gym

October 25 – Max Bell Centre Fieldhouse

November 1 – Frank Kennedy Gold Gym

November 8 – Frank Kennedy Gold Gym

November 15 – Max Bell Centre Fieldhouse

November 22 – Active Living Centre Multi-Purpose Studio Room 274

November 29 – Max Bell Centre Fieldhouse

December 6 - Max Bell Centre Fieldhouse 

Mini Bisons Volleyball is an approach of initiating people to the game of volleyball. The traditional game is adapted to the specific needs and abilities of the participants. These adaptations include varying the number of players, altering the court size, adjusting the height of the net and using bigger and lighter balls. The objective of these adaptations is to encourage learning, promote success and increase the enjoyment for the participants. When the game is properly adapted for the age and abilities of the participants, they experience more success and enjoy the activity.

Tackle a 1,500 square-foot climbing wall located in the Active Living Centre. It's 50 feet long and 40 feet high! Learn safety procedures, knot-tying techniques, bouldering and climbing communication in a fun and safe indoor environment.

The participant will acquire basic and/or advanced judo techniques (throws and mat work) according to your placement in the class.  Physical fitness, respectful behavior, safety and enjoyment of the sport of judo are top priorities.  Program advisor is Moe Oye, 9th degree black belt.  

All experience welcome: Beginner (white belt - no experience) or higher belt (yellow belt & up). 

On your mark, get set, go! Register for this running program to learn about sprinting, distance running and everything in between. Our leaders will teach you the best techniques, pace control, nutrition and goal setting leading up to a mock time trail to help prepare you for the upcoming season.

Mini Bisons Soccer II is designed to build on skills learned in Mini Bisons I (but previous soccer experience is not necessary). With program development and coaching by Bisons student-athletes, participants will engage in fun, high quality and developmentally appropriate training, programming, and coaching as part of a holistic approach to long-term athlete development.

Mini Bisons Basketball II is designed to build on skills learned in Mini Bisons I (but previous basketball experience is not necessary). With program development and coaching by Bisons student-athletes, participants will engage in fun, high quality and developmentally appropriate training, programming, and coaching as part of a holistic approach to long-term athlete development.

In a recreational environment, participants will develop their shooting, passing, dribbling, serving, and rallying skills while building agility and endurance. Instruction will focus on the fundamentals of badminton and basketball and incorporate the opportunity to learn new organizational and team-building skills. All equipment will be provided but you may also bring your own.

With program development and coaching by Bisons student-athletes, participants will engage in fun, high quality and developmentally appropriate training, programming, and coaching as part of a holistic approach to long-term athlete development.

Coached by experienced hockey players, this camp covers the basic techniques, positioning and strategies through drills, games and scrimmages.  Hockey sticks will be provided but participants may bring their own.

Step into the blocks and sprint to the finish line! Develop your skills as you explore all the events of track and field. Learn about running, jumping and throwing in an active and games-oriented environment. Take part in a mock track meet at the end of the week to test out your new skills.

Join us for the opportunity to try these three sports in a fun and safe environment. In conjunction with our Sport Manitoba organizations, learn sport specific skills from experienced players in archery, fencing and racquetball while developing an understanding of fair play. 

Take your cheerleading to the next level! Build off basic tumbling, pyramids and stunts combined with gymnastics and dance techniques.

Coached by experienced football players, this camp covers the basic skills, movements and game elements of football without the physical contact.  Along with some behind the scenes access on the home turf of the Manitoba Bisons, Princess Auto Stadium, you will hone your skills in running, throwing and catching through drills and scrimmages all week. 
 

Join us for a week filled with fun games and activities all played under our black lights! Games will include things like dodgeball, 9 square in the air, tchoukball and Omnikin paired with fun team challenges and activities. 

Each participant will receive a special glow in the dark t-shirt to take home. 

Experience the world of rhythmic gymnastics in a fun and encouraging environment.  Participants will receive basic instruction in rope, hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon and scarves and create a fun routine throughout the week. 

Are you a sports enthusiast who loves being active, having fun, and trying new things? Get to know basketball, soccer, track and field, floor hockey and more! You will also receive a daily dose of our classic Mini U recreational games and activities for 3  hours per day.

Participants will tackle a 1500 square foot climbing wall in the Active Living Centre for one hour per day and spend one hour per day on our bouldering wall which features our new kilter board.  Learn safety procedures, knot tying techniques, bouldering and climbing communication in a fun and safe indoor environment. 

Join this action-packed week of fun physical activities and video games. Learn how strategies acquired in video games can be applied to the physical activities you play throughout the day. Get ready to get your game on with the latest systems from Xbox, PlayStation, Meta and Nintendo.

If you have an active imagination and an interest in computers then come and learn to code with us. Get to know the fundamentals of programming using the drag and drop program Scratch. Create your own interactive stories, animated adventures, creative comics and games. Previous experience with coding is not required.

Explore your creativity and express yourself. Learn about art mediums like drawing, painting and more! Smocks may not be available so please bring a large shirt to protect your clothes.

Potential allergens: Acrylic paint

Come explore the exciting world of science through fun and interactive hands-on experiments. Learn about various themes in chemistry, synthetic biology and physics with an emphasis on exploration and scientific discovery. 

Potential allergens: shaving cream, nail polish remover, honey, maple syrup, calcium chloride, sodium alginate, bromothymol blue, alka seltzer, turmeric, laundry detergent, acetone, cocoa powder, borax and yeast

Learn to become a leader in the kitchen! Better understand kitchen safety, techniques for proper food handling, how to follow a recipe and more! Transform healthy ingredients into delicious snacks, baked goods and savoury meals. Participants will be assembling a recipe book that can be taken home at the end of the week. Our menu for the week will be set prior to your first day of camp. All recipes prepared will be nut-free. Please visit our website for our full menu and a list of ingredients that will be used. Families must inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions a minimum of 10 days prior to your first day in the kitchen. We may not be able to accommodate all requests.

2024 Kids In The Kitchen Menu

Banana Muffins

French Toast Mini Donuts

Cinnamon Apples

Stuffed Pasta Shells

Beef Tacos

Juicy Oven Chicken and Vegtables

If you have a passion for the great outdoors then this camp is for you! Spend the week visiting various green spaces at Kings Park and on-campus. Learn about the Leave No Trace Principles, tent building, Manitoba wildlife and vegetation, fire safety and wilderness survival all while learning leadership skills involving teamwork, communication and responsibility.

Join this action-packed week of fun physical activities and video games. Learn how strategies acquired in video games can be applied to the physical activities you play throughout the day. Get ready to get your game on with the latest systems such as Meta Quest 3, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. You will have the chance to play all 2024 Sport games including, Madden, FIFA, NBA, NHL and the new Mario for Nintendo Switch.

Swimming for this week has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday & Thursday.  Please pack a bathing suit and towel for your child.  An email confirming swim dates will be sent prior to start of Spring Break Camps. 

Join us for a week filled with fun games and activities all played under our black lights! Games will include things like dodgeball, 9 square in the air, tchoukball and Omnikin paired with fun team challenges and activities. 

Each participant will receive a special glow in the dark t-shirt to take home. 

Swimming for this week has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday & Thursday.  Please pack a bathing suit and towel for your child.  An email confirming swim dates will be sent prior to start of Spring Break Camps. 

Are you a sports enthusiast who loves being active, having fun, and trying new things? Get to know basketball, soccer, track and field, floor hockey and more! You will also receive a daily dose of our classic Mini U recreational games and activities for 3  hours per day.

Swimming for this week has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday & Thursday.  Please pack a bathing suit and towel for your child.  An email confirming swim dates will be sent prior to start of Spring Break Camps. 

Participants will tackle a 1500 square foot climbign wall in the Active Living Centre for one hour per day and spend one hour per day on our bouldering wall which features our new kilter board.  Learn safety procedures, knot tying techniques, bouldering and climbing communication in a fun and safe indoor environment. 

Swimming for this week has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday & Thursday.  Please pack a bathing suit and towel for your child.  An email confirming swim dates will be sent prior to start of Spring Break Camps. 
 

• 2Beez Leadership
• 9 Square in the Air 
• Adaptives
• Archery
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Bounce Blast 
• Broomball
• Clash of the Camps
• Co-operative games 
• Cricket
• Disc Golf
• DiscBonk
• Dodgeball
• Drive N Dunk
• Fencing
• Field hockey
• Flag football
• Floor hockey
• Floor ringette
• Handball
• Hungry Hippos
• Junior Bouncer
• Junior leadership
• Kan Jam
• Lacrosse
• Omnikin
• Paddle Zlam
• Pinguard
• Poull Ball
• Racquetball
• Scatterball
• Scoops
• Scooter hockey
• Soccer baseball
• Spikeball and Spikeball Rookie
• Sport Showdown
• Swimming (Not available 2023)
• Swamp Thang
• Tchoukball
• Topple Tubes
• Touch Rugby
• Track Pack
• Trashketball
• Triple Ball Blitz 
• Tug-o-War
• Ultimate Frisbee

• Forming meaningful relationships 
• Helping to build successful teams 
• Collecting leadership cards 
• Being creative 
• Helping to lead Minis through activities 
• Assisting leaders in providing leadership during games and activities