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About Us

The mission of Lakehead University’s ActiveU is to create a positive difference in the lives of children and youth through a student-centered learning approach to cooperative physical activity and educational programs.

Commitment to quality programs

Lakehead Athletics is committed to promoting and supporting quality youth recreation and sport programming through the HIGH FIVE® Framework. We are dedicated to providing the opportunity to play, participate, make friends, and master skills under the guidance of a caring leader. All programs are planned and implemented in ways that support the HIGH FIVE® Commitment to Children.

Program Goals:

  • Provide a positive and enjoyable program through great leadership by staff and volunteers
  • Involve children in a variety of activities
  • Demonstrate and teach youth that learning is both fun and valuable.
  • Provide children with hands-on activities in a variety of disciplines
  • Assist children and youth in increasing their self-confidence and social skills with others.
  • Encourage children and youth to develop their interest and skills in a wide variety of settings.
  • Motivate children and youth to stay in school and to feel comfortable on a university campus.

HIGH FIVE®: The Best Way to Play™!

We are excited to announce that Lakehead Athletics is now a Registered Organization with HIGH FIVE®!

What is HIGH FIVE®?  

HIGH FIVE® is Parks and Recreation Ontario’s (PRO) comprehensive quality standard for youth recreation and sport programming. Originally developed in 2001, this initiative strives to ensure that organizations are providing the highest quality programs that are grounded in the principles of healthy child development and design guidelines!

Lakehead Athletics is proud to be a part of the HIGH FIVE® organization, and we look forward to providing positive experiences for all campers, in all of our programs!

HIGH FIVE® Principles

Caring Leader

  • The Caring Leader Principle states that program staff act as a positive role model for children in our programs!

Friends 

  • The Friends Principle creates an environment for children to feel welcomed and included in the program! 

Play

  • The Play Principle encourages creativity, cooperation and fun in all programs! 

Mastery

  • The Mastery Principle allows for children to develop and build skills throughout the programming, ultimately building self-esteem!

Participation

  • The Participation Principle encourages children to be involved in all aspects of the program! 

How will my child benefit from HIGH FIVE®?

HIGH FIVE® looks to standardize the quality of youth recreation and sport programs across Canada. By enrolling your child in our program, they will benefit from a positive program experience that includes a dedication to fostering teamwork, enhancing confidence, creating lasting memories, and more! 

For more information regarding HIGH FIVE®, please feel free to visit the following pages: 

Volunteer Application

Looking to volunteer with ActiveU this summer? ActiveU has two options for youth looking to complete volunteer hours:

  • The Leader-in-Training Program – this program provides certifications (Standard First Aid & CPR-C, Safeguard, and HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development) and 40 hours of volunteer work with the ActiveU camp program. Participants in this program will also receive approximately 15 hours of leadership development activities provided by ActiveU staff. Leader-in-Training program candidates must be entering grades 9 or 10 in September 2024.
  • Volunteer Only – for participants who are simply looking to complete hours, you can fill out our online application here. Please note we have a limited number of volunteer hour only positions, as priority will be given to Leader-in-Training candidates.