TOP COMMUNITY WINS $100,000!
We are pleased to announce that Kamloops has been identified as a Top 40 Finalist in the 2025 ParticipACTION Community Challenge. This national competition to find Canada’s most active community comes with a top prize of $100,000 for local physical activity initiatives. The challenge ran from June 1–30. Top top prize will be announced in the coming weeks.
Moving more and sitting less is made easier when we do it together. There are tons of opportunities to stay active as our community gets back into the swing of things with the return of many amazing events and community recreation.
Try It! Events
Below is a list of all the activities offered in June during ParticipACTION. Residents of all ages were invited to attend free, low-barrier, inclusive Try It! events offered through various organizations in the community. The goal is to encourage individuals to try a new activity and discover what could be a new passion and gathering of new friends.
Click on an activity below to learn more.
This is a FREE drop-in program for all children, youth, and families in the community looking to get active. Each Park Play Day provides a variety open play opportunities, games and activities. Registration is not required.
- All parks will have recreation staff onsite with games and equipment
- Parent supervision is required
- Indoor facilities will be available during inclement weather
Mondays: June 9, 16, 23, 30
10:00 am–12:00 pm
West Highlands Park
Wednesdays: June 4, 11, 18, 25
10:00 am–12:00 pm
June 4: Cottonwood Park
June 11, 18, 25: McArthur Island Park, Mosquito 1 Baseball FieldFridays: June 6, 13, 20, 27
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Valleyview Centennial ParkJune 5
4:00–5:30 pm
Riverside Park l East EndDrop by and try People In Motion's adaptive mobility bikes, which allows your body to use different muscles to get you rolling. Bring your own helmet, or borrow one, and see what you think. You may find it harder than you'd expect.
Registration is not required.June 6 l 5:30–6:30 pm
Unity 253 l 253 Victoria Street
This is a one-hour teaser class, taught by Unity 253, is the perfect opportunity to dip your toes into this mesmerizing aerial discipline. Designed specifically for beginners, this session provides a comprehensive overview of what a full Lyra class involves. Experience a structured approach including warm-up, strengthening, and stretching exercises, and get hands-on with basic stances and introductory moves.
June 7 and 8 l 8:00 am–1:30 pm (1.5 hour sessions)
Kamloops Rowing Club, Shumway Lake. 5156 Princeton Hwy (5A)
Try It Rowing, for ages 15+. Come and try this water sport with the Kamloops Rowing Club.To participate, email kamloopsrowing@gmail.com.
June 7 and 21 l 12:00–1:30 pm
Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club
For ages 10–12. Curious about competitive canoeing and kayaking? Come try it out with Coach Engin at Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club. Registration required.- Meet the coach
- Learn paddling basics
- Try a 30-minute session on the water
Register Now
June 7, 15, 28
1:00–2:00 pm or 2:15–3:15pm
Brock Arena l 2470 Fleetwood Avenue
This June 7, 15, and 28 we are offering FREE skating is to help our community compete for the title of Canada’s Most Active Community and win $100,000 to support local sport and physical activity initiatives! Registration recommended. Special note: Please note that rentals are not available the facility.This program is recreational ice skating for all ages. Children ages seven and under must be accompanied on the ice by an adult wearing skates. Children ages 12 and under are required to wear a helmet; helmets are strongly recommended for youth and adults. No sticks or pucks are permitted. This program is monitored by Skate Patrol.
Register NowJune 8
1:00–3:30 pm
Freeze Athletics l #14-970 Laval Crescent
Try It Tumbling for ages 3 to 12. Athletes will do a quick warm up, use our tumbling track (long trampoline) and do tumbling stations including rolls, cartwheels and handstands. Athletes will be split by age if applicable and each session will be 30 minutes. No registration required.
June 9
5:30–8:00pm
West Highland Park l Soccer Field 1Come try the sport of biathlon at the Kamloops Biathlon Club’s electronic biathlon try-it days! Electronic biathlon combines a variety of physical activities such as skiing, running, biking and strength training with target shooting. For the target shooting component, our electronic biathlon program uses biathlon rifles with infrared technology that use a beam of light instead of a projectile.
Drop by anytime during our try-it day activities to take a shot at hitting the biathlon targets, and combine the target shooting with running or an agility course. Come for a few minutes to take some shots, or stay for an hour to get some instruction and a fun workout! Participants should bring running shoes and activewear to the activity which will involve lying down and getting up, with running and agility exercises optional.
Registration not required.
June 11 l 5:30–6:30 pm
Unity 253 l 253 Victoria StreetThis adult oriented class is for brand new students with little or no pole experience. Learn basic pole grips, stance, and a few introductory moves. Become familiar with the structure of the pole classes, including a warm-up, strengthening moves, and a stretch. This class is the minimum prerequisite to allow you to attend drop-in pole classes.
June 11 l 5:30–6:30 pm
Tournament Capital Centre, Fieldhouse, North Court l 910 McGill RoadCome out and try a new sport! Part of the Y’s Healthy Kid’s Week, PacificSport and Kamloops Adaptive Sports Association are thrilled to host a Try It! wheelchair basketball night for ages 5+.
June 12
9:30 am–12:30pm
John Tod Centre l 150 Wood StreetRain or shine, PacificSport Interior BC, will be at this annual exciting, free, fun family event. Geared toward children 0-5 years of age, the picnic promotes health and well-being, early literacy, and the importance of play through arts/crafts, games, music, dance, reading, and physical activity. The Teddy Bear Mother Goose Picnic is part of the Kamloops Y Healthy Kids week.
Registration is not required.June 12
6:15–8:30pm
Pioneer Park Paddling Compound/Boat LaunchCome join Thompson Okanagan Rivers Interior Paddling Society for a Pioneer Park sunset paddle in a voyageur canoe. This free session is for ages 12+. Children 8 to 12 may attend accompanied 1:1 by an adult. Personal float devices will be available but if small kids have their own that fit well they should bring their own. Everyone must fill out a waiver to participate. The event is approximately 1.25 hours on the water. Allow additional time for waivers, paddle talk, loading, launching, etc. This event is limited to a max of 25 people.
Registration is not required.
Learn moreJune 17 l 4:15–5:15 pm
West Highlands Park, Community CentreIn this fun and interactive line dancing class beginners will learn about beat, music timing, rhythm, basic dance steps, and will also learn simple choreographed repeating sequenced dance routines. No previous dance experience or partner required. Join in the fun for all ages, and dance to all types of music
June 21 l 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tournament Capital Centre, Fieldhouse l 910 McGill RoadCome out and participate as a family with the Canucks Autism Network to try new sports in a safe and sensory friendly environment. Try baseball, soccer, basketball, and track and field. This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
June 29
11:00 am–3:00pm
Tournament Capital Centre l 910 McGill RoadCome try the sport of biathlon at the Kamloops Biathlon Club’s electronic biathlon try-it days! Electronic biathlon combines a variety of physical activities such as skiing, running, biking and strength training with target shooting. For the target shooting component, our electronic biathlon program uses biathlon rifles with infrared technology that use a beam of light instead of a projectile.
Drop by anytime during our try-it day activities to take a shot at hitting the biathlon targets, and combine the target shooting with running or an agility course. Come for a few minutes to take some shots, or stay for an hour to get some instruction and a fun workout! Participants should bring running shoes and activewear to the activity which will involve lying down and getting up, with running and agility exercises optional.
Registration is not required.
About ParticipACTION
The ParticipACTION Community Challenge is presented by Novo Nordisk with funding by the Government of Canada, Novo Nordisk, and supporting partner, Saputo.
