UPEI Athletics and Recreation is proud to introduce the Panther Academy After-School Program, coming this fall in the Chi-Wan Young Sport Centre. The Panther Academy is dedicated to providing all of our participants with opportunities to learn in a safe and fun environment.

UPEI offers a large selection of age-appropriate games, activities, and sports to help develop the social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional needs of children. We have a large, spacious gymnasium with play-centered equipment for younger children and more game-oriented play for older children. A quiet classroom space for learning and homework and a smaller activity area for one-on-one learning and activities are also available.

The Panther Academy’s philosophy is entrenched in the belief that individual and group play through physical activity enhances a child’s ability to learn and improve intellectually as well as develop their ability to cooperate, learn individual responsibility, and foster caring partnerships. The psychological and physical well-being of each of our participating children is the utmost priority, and their safety and enjoyment in our programs is our number one concern. We encourage participation in all activities to better enhance the children’s overall experience.

The Panther Academy After-School Program is run by certified staff and qualified university students. Student staff are chosen for their maturity, ability to relate to children, and leadership skills. All staff receive High-Five training along with CPR/First Aid/AED training and a mandatory extensive learning week led by our Programming Coordinator.

See the website for more details, and to register.