Our summer academic camps at Columbia University, originally named King’s College, was re-named Columbia in 1784 to embody the patriotism that ignited America’s quest for independence. Pulitzer Prize winning writer and Columbia alumnus Herman Wouk described it as a place of “doubled magic” in which “the best things of all human history and thought” were contained.

Getting to Campus: We do not disclose the precise campus location of this New York summer camp until you register. Specific maps and driving directions will be found in your Camp Account. The campus is easily accessed by New York City subways and buses, making it easy to commute to this summer camp in New York. Columbia University is an excellent option for a Day Camp in the Tri-State area.

Columbia University Facts

Nickname: Lions

Founded: 1754

Student Population: The highly selective Columbia University only admitted 8.9% of applicants for the Class of 2013; understandably, one of the lowest rates in the nation. A racially diverse school, Columbia has accumulated a student body that is made up with 52% of all students identifying themselves as persons of color. Additionally, of the class of 2013, 50.3% of all undergraduates will be receiving some form of financial aid.

Rankings: Tied with the University of Chicago, Columbia’s undergraduate school is ranked 8th among national universities by the 2010 U.S. News and World Report. They are also ranked 7th among world universities and 6th among universities in the Americas by Shanghai Jiao Tong University. As for graduate studies, the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism (home to the Pulitzer Prize) ranks #1 according to the U.S. News & World Report. It’s also worth it to mention that Columbia’s Human Nutrition ranks #1, according to The Chronicle for Higher Education. The list goes on and on for this prestigious institution.

Athletics: The Columbia Lions are part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and compete with 29 varsity sports teams. One hundred blocks north of main campus at Morningside Heights is where the Lions football team plays their home games. Facilities for baseball, soccer, softball, lacrosse, tennis, field hockey, track and rowing are all housed at the Baker Athletics Complex, while basketball, volleyball, fencing, swimming & diving, and wrestling programs are based at the Dodge Physical Fitness Center on main campus.

Distinguished Alumni & Personnel: Presidents, Nobel Prize winners, athletes, actors and more make up a large portion of the Columbia alumni group. This list includes: 26th President of the United States (1901-1909) and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Theodore Roosevelt; 32nd President of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt; 34th President of the United States (1953-1961) Dwight Eisenhower; President Barack Obama; Actor James Franco; Actor Jake Gyllenhaal; Actor Ed Harris; and Grammy Award winning singer and composer Alicia Keys.

Points of Interest: New York Aquarium, The City Hall, The Metropolitan Opera House, Madison Square Garden, American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, Chinatown, Greenwich Village, Washington Square, and Union Square.

Camp Activities for Kids & Teens

Age appropriate fun for kids 7-12 and teens 13-17. Students will receive an average of 5-6 hours of technical instruction per day mixed with breaks, lunch, and fun camp activities we like to call TechReation. Participation in activities is encouraged, but optional. Physical activities may include ultimate Frisbee, capture-the-flag, fun teambuilding games, soccer, etc., and other camp activities like Guitar Hero®, video gaming tournaments, social time and more. Each week wraps up with family showcase at 2:00 PM on Friday. Check out the cool projects created by students, meet the instructor, and attend our diploma ceremony.

Attention New York Teens! Our summer camps in New York at Columbia University just got even cooler for our teen students. We have specialized teen activities including free time to hang out, movie nights, extra project time, and as always, plenty of gaming. Check out our other cool teen-only programs like the iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy, iD Programming Academy and Ultimate Gaming Weekends (offered at select locations).

Go green and save some green. Coordinate with other iD Tech Camps families to share rides to and from our summer camp at Columbia University. Click to see who else is carpooling. This service is for registered clients and is available through your Camp Account.

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*$50 savings applies to your 1st week of camp (per student).

Please note that some courses have an additional lab fee. In the registration process that follows, you can determine which courses have lab fees and what your total camp package will cost. You can adjust your courses selections as needed to fit your budget.

Stay the Weekend at iD this Summer!

Weekend Stays and Ultimate Gaming Weekends are offered at many iD locations.

Weekend Stays / Ultimate Gaming Weekends are great options for students looking to bridge the gap between two weeks of camp or for students who want to stay and game with us the weekend following their camp week.

Overnight students ages 12-17 at iD Tech Camps, as well as those registered for our Teen Academies (ages 13-18), can bridge the weekend between consecutive overnight camp weeks. As an exception, overnight students ages 10-17 at Stanford University may also participate. The cost is $349 per weekend and is all-inclusive (housing, meals, supervision, gaming, activities, etc). This offering only applies to overnight students and is not stand-alone.

Not a serious gamer? We’ve got you covered. You can take it easy in the labs, play retro games, read a book, play outdoor sports, or just keep a low profile.

Please visit Weekend Stays / Ultimate Gaming Weekends for more information and availability.

Save $50 with our Online Early Bird Special!

• Save $50 per student with our Online Early Bird Special. Ends March 15, 2010.
• Save $50 when referring a friend. Your friend saves $50 too!
• You can also save with our multi-week savings.