Ready to get social?
We’re excited to be offering a variety of social events hosted by your Jump Start Leaders, AMS Clubs, AMS Events, and Campus Partners! This is your chance to get to know fellow commuter students while doing your favourite things or trying something new! Be active, get crafty, relax, and make friends along the way!
Note: Events have a limited capacity. RSVP using the registration links provided to ensure your spot at a social. Registration for each event will open at 4:00pm the day of the social.
You may register for 1 two-hour social or 2 one-hour socials.
Using the dropdown menus below, select the day to view descriptions of all events being offered. All commuter social events will run for a maximum of 2 hours.
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 (7:00- 9:00 PM)
FEATURED EVENT: First Night In Social
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Your Residence Field
Make your first night in at UBC a memorable one with new faces, sweet treats and endless fun. Head down to your residence field to meet fellow students from your building and hang out with our awesome Events Crew for exciting games, conversation, and of course, Krispy Kreme doughnuts. No registration needed, just show up and join the fun!
No Registration Required
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 (7:00- 9:00 PM)
FEATURED EVENT: Varsity Soccer Game
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Your Residence Field then walk to Thunderbird Stadium
Meet us at your residence field for some pre-game Football Hype before we walk over to the stadium together! Get pumped, hang out with fellow first years, and enjoy the excitement leading up to kickoff. Then grab a seat and cheer on the UBC Thunderbirds at an unforgettable varsity football game. Let’s show our school spirit and make some memories! Thunderbird t-shirts encouraged!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is bright.
- The expected noise level is high.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
20/20 Vision Board Making
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Orchard Commons – Room 3074
Build your vision for your first year at UBC! Flip through magazines, grab some scissors, and let your creativity run wild as you design a board full of goals, ideas, and intentions!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Back To School Trivia Bash
Hosted by UBC Quizbowl Club
Location: Henry Angus Building – Room 295
Do you consider yourself a brainiac? Have you spent too much time browsing Wikipedia? If yes, then this is the perfect event for you. Come on down to UBC Quizbowl's Back to School Trivia Bash for an opportunity to answer questions on a variety of topics. We'll cover everything from sports to music to literature and even more! If you truly believe that you and your team are a cut above the rest, compete for a variety of interesting book prizes.
Please arrive on time to support team making!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium.
- The expected noise level is medium to high.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Bust a Move!
Hosted by UBC Dance Horizons Club
Location: Place Vanier Commonsblock - Ballroom
Ready to take your first steps into university? Well, why not take them onto the dance floor! Get a glimpse into UBC’s vibrant dance community in an evening of music, movement, and memories in a beginner hip-hop class. Whether you’re a dance floor regular or a first-time dancer, this workshop is all about meeting new friends, building confidence, and having fun along the way. No experience? No problem! Just bring some water, yourself, and get ready to Bust A Move!
Please arrive on time in order to warm up appropriately.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to bright.
- The expected noise level is high.
- Please inform your instructors or leaders if you have any additional accessibility needs.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Carnival!
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Place Vanier - Field
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with music, jumbo board games, and exciting activities. Whether you're here to play games, vibe, or just hang out with new friends, there's something for everyone!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is natural.
- The expected noise level is high.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Contemporary Dance Class- Beginner & Intermediate
Hosted by UBC Dance Team
Location: Ponderosa Commons – Arbutus House Studio
Join the UBC Dance Team for a Contemporary Dance Class! Each session will include a guided warm-up followed by learning a fun piece of choreography.
Please arrive 5 minutes early for check-in if possible.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to bright.
- The expected noise level is medium to high.
- Please inform your instructors or leaders if you have any additional accessibility needs.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Drop-in – Basketball
Hosted by UBC Recreation
Location: Recreation Centre North
This session is only available for students enrolled in the 2026 session of Jump Start. A valid student card is required for participation
Registration: Entry is based on the current capacity of the gymnasium. When capacity is reached, participants will be added to a wait list. A staff member must allow you entry to the gymnasium, participants will be called out from the top of the waitlist and you must be present when your name is called to gain entry.
Match Format: Basketball games are allowed, however participants must be respectful to those wishing to practice shooting and/or associated basketball drills, and leave adequate space for all participants to practice accordingly. Individual practice/play takes priority over basketball games being played.
Policies: Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing, and participants must bring their own equipment, or provide a UBC ID or Government Issue Photo ID at the facilities' Front Desk to exchange for a basketball. Basketballs must be returned prior to the end of the registered session, and any damage or loss of equipment will result in a fee.
This is a drop-in session; no registration is required.
Drop-in – Badminton
Hosted by UBC Recreation
Location: Student Recreation Centre
This session is only available for students enrolled in the 2026 session of Jump Start. A valid student card is required for participation
Registration: Entry is based on the current capacity of the gymnasium. When capacity is reached, participants will be added to a wait list. A staff member must allow you entry to the gymnasium, participants will be called out from the top of the waitlist and you must be present when your name is called to gain entry.
Match Format: Participants must rotate play with those who are waiting for a court every 15 minutes. Singles or doubles matches only.
Policies: Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing, and participants must bring their own equipment, or provide a UBC ID or Government Issue Photo ID at the facilities' Front Desk to exchange for a paddle and pickleball ball. Borrowed equipment must be returned prior to exiting the facility, and any lost or damaged items will result in a fee being charged.
This is a drop-in session; no registration is required.
Earth Science Craft and Connect
Hosted by the Pacific Museum of Earth
Location: Pacific Museum of Earth
Drop-in anytime to explore the Pacific Museum of Earth, a free academic and social space on campus! Connect with new friends during a scientific scavenger hunt for a PME sticker, and participate in crafts like crystal basket necklace weaving, rock painting, and fossil pressing. Supplies are provided while they last, and you're invited to bring your own rock.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is subtle.
- The expected noise level is medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Intro to Fencing
Hosted by UBC Fencing Club
Location: Walter Gage Residence – Izzy Mac Ballroom
Come try out fencing with the UBC Fencing Club's Intro to Fencing! All you have to do is bring yourself, and exercise clothes, we provide all the rest. We'll teach you all the basics, from movement, to using a sword, and by the end of the lesson, you'll all be fencing each other!
Please arrive on time to warm up appropriately.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to bright.
- The expected noise level is medium to loud.
- Please inform your instructors or leaders if you have any additional accessibility needs.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Sing it Loud!
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Biological Sciences – Room 1000
Grab the mic and let your inner superstar shine! Whether you're belting out ballads, dropping pop bangers, or going full Broadway, this is your moment to own the stage. No pressure, just good vibes, loud laughs, and even louder vocals.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to bright.
- The expected noise level is loud.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Knitathon
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Orchard Commons – Room 4074
Whether you’re a pro or want to learn a new hobby, come join us for a cozy night of knitting and crocheting! All skills levels are welcome; no experience or supplies are needed. This is a great chance to relax, meet new people, and be creative in a calm, welcoming space.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is subtle to medium.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Minute to Win It
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Totem Park Residence - həm̓ləsəm̓ House Lounge
Think fast, move faster! Join us for a high-energy night of rapid-fire challenges where you've got just 60 seconds to win it all. From stacking cups to silly races, every second counts and the laughs are nonstop. Bring your game face, grab some teammates, and get ready to beat the clock!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to bright.
- The expected noise level is medium to loud.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Movie Night: La La Land
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Hebb Building – Room 100
Have a Lovely Night and come watch with your fellow Jump Start students and Events Crew! Join us for a screening of La La Land and watch the drama unfold on the big screen. Come with friends or make some new ones! Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Please arrive on time as the movie will begin at the event start time!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to bright.
- The expected noise level is medium to loud.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Movie Night: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability – Room 1250
Swing into our movie night and come watch the action on the big screen! Join us for a screening of Into the Spiderverse. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Please arrive on time as the movie will begin at the event start time!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to bright.
- The expected noise level is medium to loud.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Slime Making
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Henry Angus Building – Room 234
Register now for a free slime tutorial (borax and glue included)! Come by for a chill night of slime creation, experimentation and friend making.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to bright.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Soccer: 4 Corners
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Totem Park Residence - Field
Missing the FIFA World Cup hype? Live out your soccer dreams on the pitch tonight. Come represent your country while playing friendly four corner soccer matches on the Totem Field. Wear a jersey if you have one!
Please show up on time to support team making!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is natural.
- The expected noise level is medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Ready, Set, Race: Sports Day
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Orchard Commons - Field
Get moving with a classic throwback Sports Day! Team up for the three-legged race, balance your way through the spoon and egg challenge, and hop to victory in the potato sack race. It’s all about laughs, teamwork, and a little friendly competition. Come join the fun and bring your game face!
Please arrive on time to support team making!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is natural.
- The expected noise level is medium to loud.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Stamp-ede!
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Hebb Building – Room 114
Make your mark on UBC by designing and carving your own stamp! Give your letters their own signature, add a flourish to your journal, or just share your creativity with friends! No supplies or experience necessary, just come by and leave with your signature stamp.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is natural.
- The expected noise level is medium to loud.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Tea Making and Collaging Workshop
Hosted by UBC Sprouts
Location: UBC LIFE Building — Sprouts Cafe
Join us at our Collage and Herbal Tea Making Workshop, where you can create your very own herbal tea blend and enjoy it while collaging! No experience or materials are necessary; we've got you covered! Come learn about Sprouts and food security on UBC Campus, meet like-minded people, and enjoy some cozy craft time.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is subtle.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Tote-Ally Your Bag!
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Totem Park Residence - Ballroom
Get crafty and paint your style on tote bags! Join us for a fun-filled tote bag painting event where creativity knows no bounds. Grab some paints, mix your favourite colors, and let your creativity go wild as you transform a simple tote bag into a wearable work of art. Get ready for an evening of artistic expression while making new friends!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium.
- The expected noise level is medium to loud.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
FEATURED EVENT: Rec Night
Hosted by UBC Recreation
Location: UBC Programming Spaces
Welcome to Rec Night! Come on over to North Campus and check out everything from inflatables, basketball, hot tub and sauna at the pool, and line dancing to table tennis, cardio pictionary, yoga, and more!
This session is only available for students enrolled in the 2026 session of Jump Start. A valid student card is required for participation. This program requires online registration to participate. We operate rain or shine!
Participants are encouraged to bring:
- Comfortable clothing
- Closed toed shoes (no crocs)
- Water bottle
In a choose your own adventure style, participants will start on MacInnes Field, and spread out to Rec North, the Student Recreation Centre, and the UBC Aquatic Centre. Meet us at your residence field for some pre-game Football Hype before we walk over to the stadium together! Get pumped, hang out with fellow first years, and enjoy the excitement leading up to kickoff. Then grab a seat and cheer on the UBC Thunderbirds at an unforgettable varsity football game. Let’s show our school spirit and make some memories! Thunderbird t-shirts encouraged!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is natural.
- The expected noise level is medium to high.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
No Registration Required.
Boundless Board Games
Hosted by UBC Wargamers
Location: Hennings Building – Room 200
Do you love Board Games? Do you want a way to meet people and make friends? Then look no further! With a large selection of board games, you can pick whatever interests you and play with other attendees! Board games are a great way to meet people as discussions about the game can lead to further interest! Come on play for some light-hearted fun!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Bookmark Making
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Henry Angus Building – Room 234
Hold your spot now and join us at the Bookmark Making Social! Whether you're an artist or just love a good DIY moment, this is your chance to create your own personalized bookmarks. It's the perfect way to express your creativity and meet fellow book lovers.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Build-a-Basket
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Life Building – Room 2201
Make your dorm a little more your own with a handmade basket! A macrame basket to hold, keys, jewelry, and all your favourite knickknacks! No experience or supplies necessary, come by with your creativity and love for DIY.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Drop-in – Public Skating
Hosted by UBC Recreation
Location: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
This session is only available for students enrolled in the 2026 session of Jump Start. A valid student card is required for participation.
Get ready to get your skate on! Whether you're an avid skater or just a beginner, this opportunity will give you the chance to get on the ice! Another session will be available starting at 8:15 PM.
Pre-registration is required and free equipment rentals will also be provided, subject to availability. All levels welcome.
Drop-in – Tennis
Hosted by UBC Recreation
Location: UBC Tennis Centre
Come hit the courts at the UBC Tennis Centre! Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or you're a seasoned player, this event is a fun-filled opportunity to connect with fellow students and build community spirit. Please bring you own racket. Limited rental rackets are available at our front desk to borrow for the event.
Friendship Bracelet Making
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Orchard Commons – Room 3074
Maybe the bracelet is the friends we made along the way! Come by to pick from hundreds of colours, beads, and more to create the perfect bracelet for you, your loved ones, or maybe a new friend!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to bright.
- The expected noise level is medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Glass-ical Art
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre - Room 261
Join us for Glass Painting and add a splash of colour to your evening! We’ll be decorating glass jars using paint pens and tubes, so get creative with fun patterns, quotes, or your own unique designs. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just in it for the vibes, this is your chance to chill, chat, and leave with a cute handmade keepsake.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium.
- The expected noise level is medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Hip Hop Dance Workshop – Open Level
Hosted by UBC Unlimited Dance Club
Location: Ponderosa Commons – Arbutus House Studio
Learn a fun hip-hop choreography in this beginner-friendly dance workshop led by Project U&G's Season 17 executive team. Open to all Jump Start students, this workshop is a great opportunity to make new friends and connect with the UBC dance community!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium.
- The expected noise level is medium to high.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Ice Cream & Jazz Jam
Hosted by UBC Jazz Club
Location: Totem Park Residence - həm̓ləsəm̓ House Lounge
Consider yourself a jazz cat? Come and meet fellow jazz enjoyers and performers at Ice Cream and Jam! Bring your horn, pick up a guitar or bass, or grab a pair of drumsticks and jam out your favourite jazz standards. Or grab an ice cream, and listen to live jazz while meeting fellow jazz fans.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is medium to high.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Improv 101
Hosted by UBC Improv Club
Location: Henry Angus Building – Room 295
There’s Dropout TV, Who’s Line Is It, and then… there’s UBC Improv! Join us for Improv 101! Get ready to think on your feet, build memorable characters, learn how to tell vivid stories, and most importantly have fun! This workshop is open to everyone, whether you are new to following your impulse or an experienced fellow- together we will learn that failure is our friend and understand the foundations of improv through a series of fun games. Leave your expectations out the door and enter the realm of endless possibilities and new friends. So, say yes and join us!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is medium to high.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
K-Wave Dance Classes
Hosted by UBC K-Wave
Location: Place Vanier Commonsblock - Ballroom
Step into the rhythm and dance away at UBC K-Wave's Dance Class! Join UBC K-Wave's dance team and fellow residence students for an energetic evening full of laughter and movement. While this class is a little more advanced, every student is welcome to 'Do the Dance' in this K-pop dance class!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is medium to high.
- Please inform your instructors or leaders if you have any additional accessibility needs.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Kicking Off the School Year: Taekwondo Workshop
Hosted by UBC Taekwondo
Location: Walter Gage Residence – Izzy Mac Ballroom
Ready to kick off your year? Join UBC Taekwondo to meet fellow students, learn exciting kicks and drills, and experience one of UBC's largest martial arts communities. All experience levels are welcome, come ready to move and have fun!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is medium to high.
- Please inform your instructors or leaders if you have any additional accessibility needs.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Lanyard Design
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Orchard Commons – Room 1001
Give your UBC Student ID a beautiful home in lanyard design! Bring your residence lanyard or come claim a free one. All supplies provided to create a fun, unique and custom piece to carry around campus.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Movie Night: Knives Out
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability – Room 1250
Solve a murder with us at tonight's movie. Join us for a screening of Knives Out and watch the clues unfold on the big screen. Come with friends or make some new ones! Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is medium to high.
- Please inform your instructors or leaders if you have any additional accessibility needs.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Movie Night: Spirited Away
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Hebb Building – Room 100
Have an experience you’ll never forget and come watch Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away with us tonight! Watch the beauty unfold on the big screen. Come with friends or make some new ones! Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
MTT’s Musical Battle
Hosted by UBC Musical Theatre Troupe
Location: Hebb Building – Room 114
Welcome to the Musical Battle, hosted by UBC’s very own Musical Theatre Troupe! Come join us and bond over a universal love of musical theatre! We have icebreakers, activities, and fun challenges prepared for you! No previous musical theatre knowledge is necessary – this event is for anyone and everyone to enjoy! We look forward to meeting you!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is medium to high.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Night at the Museum of Anthropology
Hosted by The Jump Start Team in collaboration with the Museum of Anthropology
Location: Museum of Anthropology
Want to learn more about culture, art and Indigeneity? A walkthrough at the Museum of Anthropology is what you need! Meet your Events Crew at the Rose Garden for a quick introduction to your peers and then walk over to the MOA together. There is a MOA app that you can download to facilitate your self-guided tour.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is dim to subtle.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Open Mic Magic
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Woodward Instructional Resources Centre – Room 2
Got a poem, a song, a stand-up set, or a story to share? This is your stage! Sign up to perform and show off your talent in front of a supportive crowd. Not performing? No problem. Everyone is welcome to come hang out, cheer loudly, and enjoy the show!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Origami Odyssey
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: MacLeod Building – Room 2002
Join us on a journey to unwind, get creative, and learn the art of origami! Whether you're a beginner or experienced, all skill levels are welcome. We'll have all the supplies you need. It's the perfect way to meet new people, de-stress, and create something beautiful!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Post Card Party
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Totem Park Residence - q̓ələχən Lounge
Whether you're manifesting your goals or sending a thoughtful note to a loved one, this is the perfect space to get creative. All supplies will be provided - just bring your imagination and some good vibes!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Pot, Paint, Plant!
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Orchard Commons – Room 4074
Get ready to paint, plant, and personalize! Swing by our Plant Pot Painting Party for a chill, creative session where you can decorate your own pot and take home a little piece of green to brighten your space. All materials are provided, and you can drop in anytime—no experience needed and all levels welcome!
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is low to medium.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Register Here for 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Register Here for 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Speed Friending
Hosted by The Jump Start Team
Location: Totem Park Residence - Ballroom
Looking to meet new people and form friendships? Come check out Speed Friending in the Totem Park Ballroom! This is a fun, low-pressure way for you to chat with your fellow residents.
Accessibility Information:
- Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.
- The lighting is medium to high.
- The expected noise level is medium to loud.
- Masks and earplugs are available upon request!
Friday, September 4th, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Drop-in - Badminton
Hosted by UBC Recreation
Location: Student Recreation Centre
This session is only available for students enrolled in the 2026 session of Jump Start. A valid student card is required for participation.
Registration: Entry is based on the current capacity of the gymnasium. When capacity is reached, participants will be added to a wait list. A staff member must allow you entry to the gymnasium, participants will be called out from the top of the waitlist and you must be present when your name is called to gain entry.
Match Format: Participants must rotate play with those who are waiting for a court every 15 minutes. Singles or doubles matches only.
Policies: Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing, and participants must bring their own equipment, or provide a UBC ID or Government Issue Photo ID at the facilities' Front Desk to exchange for a racquet. Borrowed equipment must be returned prior to exiting the facility, and any lost or damaged items will result in a fee being charged.
This is a drop-in session; no registration is required.