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Art, Culture, Music & More at Kids Take Over UBC Festival!
Celebrate Family Day on UBC campus at Kids Take Over UBC! Join us on Sunday, February 18 from 10am – 4pm for a day of art, culture, music and more! Play your way across UBC campus through a range of interactive programming— from live music and dance performances to storytelling and...
Tough Toddler 2022
Thank you to all the families that joined us for Tough Toddler! If you would like to share your thoughts about the day, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to: info.utown@ubc.ca. It's time for toddlers to get wild! Let your toddler loose and lead the family through a...
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OPEN for applications: Inspiring Community Grant 2022
Have an idea to help strengthen social connections and foster belonging where you live? Learn more about the Inspiring Community Grant and how you can apply for up to $500 to make your ideas happen!
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Culture Club at MOA
Starting this April, join us on the last Sunday of each month for an exciting new family program series—Culture Club at MOA. April marks MOA’s first edition of our new Culture Club family series. This experiential learning opportunity features storytelling, arts-based activities, and self-guided...
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Just for Kids! Community Grant Recipients
In our recent callout to the 5-17 year old residents for community projects and an opportunity to fund their ideas with $300, a range of impressive ideas came in from young leaders in the community. Congratulations to the children and youth recipients of our first Just for Kids! Community Grant...
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Get ready to ride with Project 529!
Just like grabbing your helmet, greasing your chains, or checking your brakes, registering with Project 529 is part of your routine as a safe and informed cyclist! Cycling is an enjoyable, easy, and active way to commute. While bike theft is an issue at UBC and in the Lower Mainland, it's up to...
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Register for Movie on the Mall!
Thank you to everyone that joined us for the inaugural Movie on the Mall! We look forward to next year's outdoor movie event! Due to the overwhelming positive response to the event, registration for Movie on the Mall is now full! Thank you for your interest. UTown@...
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UBC Summer Passport Contest
Thank you to everyone that entered, and congratulations to all the winners! The days are longer, the sun is shining, and it's never a better time to get outside! Take the opportunity to explore UBC this summer! From events to galleries and gardens, there's something for all ages...
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Lights, Camera, Action: A Self-guided Tour to Filming at UBC
Last updated: June 20, 2022. Introduction To begin, we acknowledge that the University of British Columbia (UBC) Point Grey Vancouver campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. The land has always been a place...
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Kids Fit Challenge 2021
Free Movement Challenge for kids living in Acadia Park and UNA! Join coaches from UBC’s School of Kinesiology for weekly movement missions that combine fitness and fun! This free program can be completed at home or outside and is only open to children age 7-12 years old living in Acadia Park and...
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Cherry Blossoms on Campus | #UBCblossoms
Cherry Blossoms or Sakura symbolize renewal and the beauty and brevity of life. There are over 20 species of cherry blossoms around UBC's Vancouver campus, and the sight of blooming trees are a sure sign of spring! This April, enjoy the short bloom season with a walk around...
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