Emily J.
HIRING: Program Assistants & Head Instructors – UBC Camps
Program Assistants will work directly with several of the UBC Camps management team on tasks of varying complexity in an organizational capacity. Whether providing customer service and registration assistance to the general public; supporting financial logistics and reporting; or photographing …
Bath Time Fun & Skills
By Adrian Greszata
Program Coordinator, Red Cross Water Instructor Trainer
UBC Aquatic Centre
Bath time can be a stressful chore in getting your child cleaned and ready for bed. But bath time can also be play time, and an opportunity
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Tips for Parenting Teens
By UBC Camps
Being a teenager is hard, but being a teenager at home 24/7 is filled with particular joys and trials.
Many families are experiencing greater connection and involvement with their teen’s lives than ever before (and likely ever …
No Playgrounds? No Problem.
By UBC Camps
With playgrounds closed, and structured team sports suspended, families are enjoying more undirected time outdoors!
And, there is still lots of fun to be had that doesn’t involve playgrounds or structured team sports. In fact, unstructured play …
The Magic of Board Games
By UBC Camps
Enjoy screen-free fun and adventure with the simplicity of board games!
Board games can transport us to other worlds! They are also an excellent way to practice adaptability and decisiveness, utilizing strategy to attain specific goals. Many …
Linking Mental Health & Family Time
By UBC Camps
Quality family time is key to coming out the other side stronger and healthier than ever. Continue to strengthen family relations in a time of uncertainty!
It is rare to have such long bouts of uninterrupted time …
Encourage Kids Skill Development
By UBC Camps
Children are naturally life-long learners! Especially during this unprecedented time, life skills are being developed and strengthened.
While COVID-19 has caused a disruption in formalized schooling, children have not stopped learning! During this time, parents/guardians can continue …