How can youth experience active healthy living at UVic?
Introduce your child to UVic through our sport and recreation programs for children and youth. Research shows that kids who have fun while participating in physical activity are more likely to stay active and healthy for life!
Leverage our world-class facilities and expert staff to bring movement, physical literacy and an active lifestyle to your children all year round.
Questions about youth programs?
Email: cve@uvic.ca
Youth programs take place all around our facilities. Check program details for exact location. View map.
Currently running programs:
Programs starting in the next few months:
Note: We also offer high-performance sport programs for 13-18 year olds, designed to cultivate the skills and talents of the participants with expert coaching and training. See our high performance sport programs.
NEW YOUTH WELCOME
Our U11 Vikes Spring Skills program is designed to develop well-rounded players by combining individual skill work with gameplay. Sessions begin with focused training on ball handling, shooting, finishing and footwork. In the second half of each session players apply those skills through team concepts like spacing, decision-making, and positioning in game-like situations.
Class level: -- Select level --.
Youth welcome: Born 2015 & 2016 years
Location: McKinnon Gym
Current
Dates: April 28 – June 23
Time:
Tuesday at 4:30PM–6:00PM
YOUTH WELCOME
Vikes and Victoria Endurance Track Club are partnering to offer run training for kids age 9-14 interested in middle to long distance running. Participants will have the opportunity to build their endurance through age appropriate training on and off the track through drills, running workouts and technique training. We courage athletes of any sport interested in improving their endurance and running technique to join.
All participants will get a shirt and have the opportunity to participate in organized races with the club if interested. This program is supported by RunSport.
Class level: Beginner. Beginner friendly 😊.
Youth welcome: 9-14 years
Location: Centennial Stadium
Current
Dates: April 19 – June 29
Time:
Sunday at 1:00PM–2:00PM
NEW YOUTH WELCOME
Come and compete in front of UVIC coaches for a chance to be seen in person. Games and drills will be held throughout Friday and Saturday, with an all-star game to be chosen from those days to play on Sunday with current Vikes players. Here’s your chance to compete and prove yourself and see if you have what it takes to be part of the Vikes. (Guaranteed 5 games over weekend)
Class level: -- Select level --.
Youth welcome: 17+ (graduating highschool seniors) years
Location:
Current
No current session.
Upcoming
Dates: June 26 – June 28
Time:
Friday at 6:00PM–9:00PM • Saturday at 9:30AM–12:00PM • Saturday at 5:00PM–7:30PM • Sunday at 10:00AM–1:00PM
Price: $157.50
YOUTH WELCOME
Spend your Pro-D-Day with the Vikes! Fantastic Vikes camp leaders are back to plan a day filled with games, sports, crafts and more! Campers will also get some time on CARSA's climbing wall on both the bouldering wall and climbing tower.
Requirements: Children 5 years of age must currently be attending kindergarten
Class level: All welcome.
Youth welcome: 5-12 years
Equipment: Necessary equipment is provided.
Location: McKinnon Dance Studio, CARSA Climbing Centre, McKinnon Gym
Current
No current session.
YOUTH WELCOME
Mini Vikes Track & Field is an introduction to track and field development skills. Children are given instruction on all basic motor skills through running, jumping and throwing with an emphasis on FUN and PLAY. This program also develops physical literacy, promotes Long Term Athlete Development and will be led by trained Vikes varsity athletes as the coaches.
Class level: All welcome. Beginner friendly 😊.
Youth welcome: 5-8 years
Location: CARSA Field House Sprint Lanes & Zone 1
Current
Dates: April 19 – June 28
Time:
Sunday at 1:00PM–2:00PM
YOUTH WELCOME
Vikes Soccer – summer 2026 boys talent identification camp.
Boys born 2009, 2010, 2011, interested in attending the University of Victoria and playing for the men’s soccer team.
Dates and times:
Friday, July 3, 2025
Saturday, July 4, 2025
Note: Schedule is subject to changes.
Class level: All welcome.
Youth welcome: birth year 2009, 2010, 2011 years
Location: Various (see itinerary)
Current
No current session.
Upcoming
Dates: July 3 – July 4
Time:
Friday at 1:00PM–8:00PM • Saturday at 10:00AM–4:00PM
Price: $170
NEW YOUTH WELCOME
Vikes Victoria Endurance Track Club (VETC) – Middle Distance Focused Speed Training
Looking to improve your speed and speed endurance to get ready for track season? This program teaches agility, coordination with speed, power and skill development. Running speed, stamina and strength will be introduced progressively based on age and level of ability. Coached by NCCP/BC Athletics certified VETC coaches.
Program runs Sundays 2pm-4pm, Centennial Stadium, April 12-May 31 (7weeks)
Register here for ages 10-14
Register here for ages 15-17
*No session May 10th
Class level: All welcome.
Youth welcome: 10-17 years
Location: Centennial Stadium
Current
Dates: April 12 – May 31
Time:
Sunday at 2:00PM–4:00PM
YOUTH WELCOME
Vikes Soccer – summer 2026 girls talent identification camp.
Girls born 2009, 2010, 2011 interested in attending the University of Victoria and playing for the women’s soccer team.
Dates & times:
Friday, July 3, 2025
Saturday, July 4, 2025
Note: Schedule is subject to changes.
Class level: All welcome.
Youth welcome: Birth year 2009, 2010,2011 years
Location: CARSA
Current
No current session.
Upcoming
Dates: July 3 – July 4
Time:
Friday at 1:00PM–8:00PM • Saturday at 10:00AM–4:00PM
Price: $170
All prices valid as of April 9, 2026. All prices include GST.
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