PLAY with Purpose. Fostering Physical Literacy through Intentional Games and Activities.

Our kids’ programs provide a friendly, safe and welcoming environment to explore movement. Through providing a quality physical activity experience that focuses on games and play, children develop their physical literacy. We aim to inspire children to play their way to confidence, skill development, fun, teamwork, cooperation, respect and inclusivity. These are all core values of PISE. By building a movement vocabulary through games and play, kids build the foundation to live an active, healthy lifestyle.

Need financial assistance to support a child’s participation? See Play Your Way Grant for information on how we may help.

Questions regarding current programs? Please email play@pise.ca

Check below for all of our Winter 2025 kids programs. Registration is OPEN!

ParaPLAY

Intensity
Low
High

Engage in a variety of sports coached by various athletes and coaches! Get a chance to meet international level para athletes and coaches!

Program will be hosted on Sunday’s, time of day will vary based on scheduled sports. Program is hosted at PISE & various locations throughout the Greater Victoria Area.
Available Sports: Basketball, Tennis, plus more sports to come!
Registration for each program closes 1 week prior.
Program is possible through funding from OneAbility
Questions? Email play@pise.ca
sunday
3:00–4:00 PM
Jan 19–Jan 19
Reg. #7404
Wheelchair Tennis. Located at Panorama Recreation Centre.
sunday
2:00 PM–3:00 AM
Jan 26–Jan 26
Reg. #7405
Wheelchair Basketball. Located at PISE.
sunday
2:00–3:00 PM
Feb 2–Feb 2
Reg. #7406
Wheelchair Basketball. Located at PISE.
sunday
2:00–3:00 PM
Feb 9–Feb 9
Reg. #7407
Wheelchair Basketball. Located at PISE.
sunday
2:00–3:00 PM
Feb 23–Feb 23
Reg. #7408
Wheelchair Rugby. Located at PISE.
sunday
2:00–3:00 PM
Mar 2–Mar 2
Reg. #7409
Wheelchair Rugby, Located at PISE.
sunday
2:00–3:00 PM
Mar 9–Mar 9
Reg. #7410
Wheelchair Rugby. Located at PISE.

PISE Kindergym (Ages 1-4)

Intensity
Low
High

The PISE Kindergym provides an opportunity for children ages 1-4 to explore different types of play based movement, specialized equipment and will allow them to build socioemotional skills with others! PISE staff will be present to play, assist with equipment and supervise the Kindergym. Participants will have access to our gymnastics equipment and and a rotating variety of specialized equipment such as our balance bikes and more!

friday
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Jan 17–Mar 14
Reg. #7358
Program takes place in the Power Play Dome. No Program February 14th.

Basketball Youth Development

Intensity
Low
High

Learn basketball skills and concepts within a 3 on 3 play environment

Join our Basketball Skills Development Program, designed for young athletes eager to elevate their game. Our sessions focus on improving fundamental skills, including dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense, while also emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. With expert coaching and a supportive environment, players will build confidence on the court and enhance their basketball IQ.

Open to children aged 9-12, this program is designed to enhance individual basketball skills and develop key concepts within a 3-on-3 half-court environment. Sessions will be held every Sunday morning in the beautiful PISE gymnasium 6 sessions.

Coaches:

  • Clint Hamilton, BEd, MEd – Former university and New Brunswick Canada Games coach with extensive youth coaching experience in Victoria.
  • Terrell Evans – Former Professional Basketball Player/Head Coach & CEO The Grind Basketball.
sunday
8:45–10:00 AM
Jan 26–Mar 9
Reg. #7265
There is no session February 16.

Active Development (Ages 4-10)

Intensity
Low
High

This program is open to children with any form of developmental disability (cognitive or physical) or illness. The program is designed to improve confidence and competence in movement skills and provide a safe place to play with peers. PISE leaders adapt activities to make sure that all children find success and have their individual needs met.

This program develops fundamental movement skills like running, wheeling, throwing, catching and balance. As well, it builds on the skills developed in early childhood in to more complex movement patterns and sport skills.

Siblings are welcome to enroll in the program too!

saturday
11:30 AM–12:15 PM
Jan 18–Mar 15
Reg. #7357
Program takes place in the Power Play Dome. No Program February 15th

Power Physical Literacy

Intensity
Low
High

Join PISE Physical Literacy Leaders for a fun filled hour of movement exploration.  Play, explore and learn new games while developing physical literacy. Please register for this FREE program thanks to funding from the Canadian Paralympic Committee. This program is for children who use manual chairs, walkers, strollers and power mobility chairs!

saturday
10:00–11:00 AM
Jan 18–Mar 15
Reg. #7359
Program takes place in the Power Play Dome. No Program February 15th