Programs for ages 8-11

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.

Can’t get enough of hockey? Looking to keep your on-ice skills fresh while enjoying the summer sun? 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.

Get the opportunity to try these three sports in a fun and safe environment. 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.

A Mini U favourite! Learn new and exciting ways to play dodgeball. You learn throwing, catching and dodging techniques while developing an understanding of teamwork and fair play.

TBA

Black lights, neon decals and glow in the dark paint will light the way in this exciting camp. Join us for a week filled with fun games and activities all played under our black lights! Each participant will receive a special glow in the dark t-shirt to take home.

Experience the world of rhythmic gymnastics, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. Groups will be divided according to age and ability. Receive basic instruction in rope, hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon and scarves.

Designed for the intermediate or experienced Bison who can skate with confidence, has a good understanding of the rules of the game and a good foundation for taking shots, passing and stick handling. Participants must have 1 year of playing on a hockey team experience.  Learn about conditioning, agility training, positioning, shooting and scoring, stick handling, passing, offensive and defensive strategies, teamwork, and fair play. Experience fun dryland exercises and training during the off ice portion of the day.  *Full equipment required

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, archery and more! You will also receive a daily dose of our classic Mini U recreational games and activities for two hours per day.

Participants will tackle a1500-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 brand 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.

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

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.

2022 Kids In The Kitchen Menu

BREAKFAST

YOGURT & FRUIT PARFAITS

CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES

FRUIT SMOOTHIES

SNACKS

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

FRUIT TACOS

LUNCH

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

SWEET POTATO FRIES & DIP

DINNER

TOFU & PASTA VEGGIE BOWLS

WARM NAAN BREAD & TZATZIKI SAUCE

DESSERT

VANILLA CUPCAKES

BUTTERCREAM ICING

EXTRA:

PUMPKIN COCOA ENERGY BITES

HOMEMADE CHIPS & SALSA

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MOUSSE POTS

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 and wilderness survival all while learning leadership skills involving teamwork, communication and responsibility.

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. 

This program uses a holistic approach towards player development  and integrates the pillars of soccer including technical, tactical, physical and psycho-social components.

The Junior Bisons Soccer Academy will be overseen by the Bisons women’s soccer varsity coaches Vanessa Martinez Lagunas (UEFA Pro License) and William Rosales (CSA A License Candidate). Current and former Bisons athletes and assistant coaches will also be involved in leading training sessions.

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.

Are you a sports enthusiast who loves being active, having fun, and trying new things? You will participate in sports like basketball, soccer, track and field, floor hockey, and more! 

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.

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.

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 and Nintendo.

Black lights, neon decals and glow in the dark paint will light the way in this exciting camp. Join us for a week filled with fun games and activities all played under our black lights! Each participant will receive a special glow in the dark t-shirt to take home.

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, archery and more! You will also receive a daily dose of our classic Mini U recreational games and activities for two hours per day.

Tackle a 1,500-square-foot climbing facility 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.

• 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