Community Programs

Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Nature Club

Join the monthly Nature Club by Beaty Biodiversity Museum to learn and explore nature through biodiversity activities for children ages 5 – 12 years old accompanied by their families. Each themed session features museum educators, along with special guests from the Pacific Museum of Earth and UBC, for an in-depth exploration of a variety of topics. Open to all and free for UBC campus families.

A partnership with the Vancouver Foundation and Neighbourhood Small Grants

Inspiring Community Grants

If you think there’s an experience that’s missing in the community, you can apply for a community grant and receive up to $500 to bring your idea to life! Check out the Inspiring Community Grant page.

A partnership with the UNA

Youth Leadership Program

The Youth Leadership program is for Acadia Park and UNA residents who are 13-18 years old and interested in the challenge of stepping out of their comfort zone to learn leadership skills and contribute to their community. Each semester, participants will build connections with their peers, engage in discussions, and cultivate leadership skills through personal growth exploration, volunteer-based action projects, and fun social opportunities. In the past, Youth Leaders have been successful community grant recipients of projects, such as a computer recycling program and a community cookbook. Youths have also collectively volunteered countless hours in the community, from registering bikes at Project 529 stations and assisting at events like Kids Take Over UBC.

A partnership with Student Health Equity, Promotion and Education

Peer Health Educators

We are proud to support the Peer Health Educators; student leaders and volunteers who share evidence-based health and wellness information with fellow students through on-campus outreach and activities. This program supports efforts to help create a thriving campus community, where health and wellbeing are championed.

UBC Active Kids and School of Kinesiology

Kids Fit

Kids Fit brings kids ages 7-12 years old, who live in the UNA neighbourhoods or on-campus residence, into many of UBC’s world-class athletic facilities to enjoy fun sports and games. Delivered by senior-level students in UBC’s School of Kinesiology, participants enjoy inclusive, age-appropriate activities in a social setting.

The AMS Bike Kitchen

Community Bike Clinics and Kids Bike Library

UBC is even better by bike! Keep your bikes in tip top shape year-round with a little help from the AMS Bike Co-op. Come with your bike or without, these drop-in clinics are open to all! Get a free bike tune up, cycling maps and resources, while also having all your bike questions answered. For kids and youths who have outgrown their bike, check out the Kids Bike Library and trade-in your existing bike for one that’s more your size.

A Partnership with the UNA and Project 529

Project 529 Bike Registrations

To help protect bikes from theft on campus, we have partnered with Project 529, a community-based bike registration and recovery service. You can register your bike at drop-in registration stations or self-register anytime with your smartphone through the UBC Project 529 Garage. As an additional protective measure, you can get the tamper-resistant shield from us for free (valued at $10) once you register your bike through our garage.

Lighting Animation

Walk around campus after dark and you may notice bright-coloured, ever-changing lights at Ladner Clock Tower or University Commons, or even community-generated artwork shining down into Money and Raymond M.C. Lee Square. From dusk to dawn, the space is illuminated with themed animations by a permanently installed, overhead projection system.