02 Jan Little Lions Camp at Columbia University

Little Lions Camp, is the Columbia University Athletics Department’s day camp for all children ages 6 through 12. It is located in New York City, on Columbia University’s historic Morningside Heights campus and at the new Baker Athletics Complex. Campers will have access to Columbia’s top-notch Division 1 Athletic facilities.

Little Lions Camp is a kid-centered, fun-based day camp that’s main focus is keeping kids physically and creatively active. Programming features an ever changing combination of classic PE games, backyard favorites, sports, and special surprises to keep kids happy, active, and engaged. A highly-trained, eclectic staff that utilizes physical education: teachers, athletes, camp veterans, creative types and child care specialists ensure that games are always changing and that counselors can tailor programming to fit children’s needs and likes.

What is kid-centered programming? Kid-centered programming means our camp staff plans daily programming with the kids likes and dislikes in mind, but daily schedules might change based on the counselors’ overview of the day. Wednesday at 2 o’clock might mean a trip to the track, but if our counselors decide the group will be better working on a different activity, they are trained to be flexible and receptive. Little Lions Camp is about promoting a safe and welcoming environment that allows kids to participate in the activities that engage them.

What is fun-based? Our camp isn’t about shooting the perfect basket or running the fastest in a relay, it’s about being active and trying new things while having fun, learning to do both. Staff will recognize children’s skills and achievements, but our goal is to promote fun and positive relationships.

Locations:

Dodge Fitness Center
3030 Broadway
New York, NY 10027

Baker Athletics Complex
533 W 218th Street
New York, NY 10034

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