UBC boasts over 400 clubs, which is an overwhelming amount. However, there are a couple big clubs that catch people’s attention every time. Sometimes, I want to find a club that is new, fresh, and exciting. If you feel the same way, then this list is for you! I have compiled a list of clubs founded within the past year that are truly niche, and that many people may have not heard about yet.
UBC Bowling Club
Membership:
- Students: $5
- Non-students: $7.50
I go bowling probably once a year, and everytime I go, I get this desire to learn how to be better. Luckily, a recently founded club here on campus that does just that! UBC Bowling Club is open to bowlers of all skill levels and hosts regular bowling outings and workshops at a discounted rate.
AMS Music Production Club at UBC
Membership:
- Students: $15
- Non-students: $25
Music production has always been something I’ve wanted to dabble in since my childhood days playing GarageBand on my iPad. I can now fulfill those dreams with the Music Production Club! They offer music production lessons, live shows, and Beat Battles, where you can show off your epic mixing skills.
AMS Love Your Neighbour Club
Membership: Students & non-students: $1
The AMS Love Your Neighbor Club is a new, cute, and wholesome club dedicated to providing meaningful volunteer opportunities and ways to become involved with the UBC community. Various activities this club has for members include weekly lunch gatherings, final exam care packages, charity fundraisers, and volunteering with children and seniors.
AMS FED Together at UBC
Membership:
- Students: $5 per term
- Non-student: $10 per term
Being a student means that I don’t always have the most nutritious eating habits (cup noodles FTW), nor do I have the time to join additional clubs. A low-commitment club that hits both those points is AMS FED Together at UBC. They host monthly events focused on educating students about developing a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Past events have included an online seminar on mindful eating and a free yoga class!
Posing for photos, even just for Instagram, can be so awkward and nerve-wracking. Thankfully, UBC also has a club that can help with that! The AMS Modeling Club offers model and pageant training, photoshoots, fashion resources, and Vancouver Fashion Week masterclasses. For those who want to pursue a modeling career, they also post casting calls for upcoming shows on their Instagram. Even if you’re not looking to be the next UBC Top Model, this is also a great club to join if you want to build self-confidence and improve your body posture and modelling skills!
UBC Game Show Club
I am a big fan of games and game shows, so I was stoked to hear that UBC now has their very own game show club! This club is very new–only founded this month–but they have lots of exciting games coming up filled with unexpected twists. Some events in the works include: Rule Roulette, where the rules change randomly, a speed-dating game show, and Name That Tune, but all the music is played backwards. They are also currently hiring for their exec team. If you’re interested in organizing or being part of a future game show, shoot them an email!
UBC Gluten-Free and Celiac Students
Membership: Students & non-students: $5
I personally am not celiac or gluten-sensitive, but many of my friends do live with gluten sensitivity and are always looking for new gluten-free eats and recipes. UBC GF and Celiac Students is cultivating a celiac community and hosts regular potlucks and meetups for members to bring and eat gluten-free meals!
Joining a club is a great way to find a community here at UBC. Smaller clubs like the ones mentioned are amazing for finding a tight-knit group of people with shared interests.
Which of these clubs are you most interested in joining? Let us know below!
