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ActiveU Electives

About ActiveU Electives

  • ActiveU Electives are a great way for students to experience a variety of activities all in one trip! Electives are customized to each school’s size, interest, and grade levels. When visiting Lakehead’s Athletics Facilities, students will get to participate in activity stations of your choosing. 
  • Electives vary anywhere from 1 hour to 2.5 hours and can include between 1 and 4 stations depending on the group size and length of elective picked! Your classes will rotate between the selected stations and will have a chance to learn from Lakehead University Athletes & Students. 

Elective Structures & Pricing

1 Hour Electives – Includes 1 Activity Station

  • 1 hour electives include one activity station which will be facilitated for the full hour inclusive of warm-up and cool-down activities
  • This elective is designed for groups between 20 and 30 students
  • Cost: $5/child, minimum charge of $100 if you have less than 20 students

1.5 Hour Electives – Includes 2 Activity Stations

  • 1.5 hour electives include two activity stations which will be facilitated for 40 minutes each. Time is buffered in for warm-up, cool-down, and transitions. 
    • Note: Only 1 gymnasium based station can be picked per elective due to our facility layout. 
  • This elective is designed for groups of at least 30 students, up to a maximum of 60. Each station will have between 15-30 students. 
  • Cost: $8/student, minimum charge of $240 if you have less than 30 students 

2 Hour Electives – Includes 3 Activity Stations

  • 2 hour electives include 3 activity stations which will be facilitated for 35 minutes each.  Time is buffered in for warm-up, cool-down, and transitions. 
    • Note: Only 1 gymnasium based station can be picked per elective due to our facility layout. 
  • This elective is designed for groups of at least 45 students, up to a maximum of 90. Each station will have between 15 and 30 students. 
  • Cost: $10/student, minimum charge of $450 if you have less than 45 students. 

2.5 Hour Electives – Includes 4 Activity Stations

  • 2.5 hour electives include 4 activity stations, which will be facilitated for 35 minutes each.
    • Note: Activity stations for 2.5 hour electives will consist of 2 field stations, 1 gym station, and 1 track station due to our facility layout. 
  • Time is buffered in for warm-up, cool-down, and transitions
  • This elective is designed for groups of at least 60 students, up to a maximum of 120. Each station will have between 15 and 30 students
  • Cost: $13/student, minimum charge of $780 if you have less than 60 students. 

Custom Electives

  • Have a unique group size or request that doesn’t quite fit into the above options? Email activeu@lakeheadu.ca to discuss a custom built elective!

Activity Station Options 

  • Soccer – All Ages – Field Station
  • Basketball – All Ages – Gym Station
  • Track & Field – All Ages – Track Station
  • Wrestling – All Ages – Field Station
  • European Handball – All Ages – Field OR Gym Station
  • Camp-Style Games – All Ages – Field OR Gym Station
  • Flag Football – All Ages – Field Station
  • Capture the Flag – All Ages – Field Station
  • UItimate Frisbee – Grade 4’s & up – Field Station
  • Volleyball – Grade 4’s & up – Gym Station
  • Dodgeball – Grade 4’s and up – Field OR Gym Station

Booking Procedure & Payments

  • Please complete this online booking form here to request an Elective with us! Request forms will be reviewed within 2 business days. 
  • Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email from activeu@lakeheadu.ca, so keep an eye out for an email from us! 
  • Your final headcount will be due 1 week prior to your elective, and an invoice will be issued based on your anticipated headcount. Invoices are sent electronically and payment options include credit card, cheque, or cash. Invoices are due within 30 days of receipt. 
    • Should your numbers be less than anticipated, unfortunately we are not able to provide a pro-rated refund as staffing schedules will have been set. 

Supervision Policies

  • All school groups are required to ensure each student group has an educator with them at all times, and are responsible for managing any behaviours during the field trip. Students are not to be left unattended with LU staff. 
  • Educators are responsible for ensuring their students remain in the program area at all times.
  • Each group will have at least 2 LU staff with them at all times who will be responsible for activity facilitation and assisting with washroom/bathroom trips as necessary for younger groups. 

Make a Splash Program

Join us at the LU Pool for Swimming Lessons, OPHEA Testing, and Recreational Swim Times!

Lessons & Swim Time Package

  • Swimming lessons delivered by certified Learn to Swim Instructors
    • Ability to handle varying levels of skills
    • School programs completed last yera
    • Certification granted with abilities listed
  • Recreational swim times offered
    • Ranging from 30 minutes – 2 hours

OPHEA Testing Package

  • Skills test set out by the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education
  • Lakehead Athletics certification provided
  • Facility swim test included
  • Recreational swim time add-ons offered

Booking & Contact

  • Contact Zachary Adamson at 807-343-8010 x8656 or by email at zadamson@lakeheadu.ca to learn more and book a Make a Slash program!