Youth Programs

Barnard Children's Swim Program

During the school year, the Barnard College Children's Swim Program offers American Red Cross Courses, Levels I through V, and parent and child classes. All classes take place on either Saturday or Sunday. There are no summer classes offered.
Eligibility Requirements: Community participation is encouraged, but space is limited.
Fee(s): $110 at time of registration
Registration/Application Deadline: Visit the Web site for the most up-to-date
information regarding programs and
registration.
Phone: 212-854-6940
Web site: www.barnard.edu/fitbear
Columbia Unit(s): Barnard College

Big Sibs (Big Brother/Big Sister)

The focus of the Big Sibs program is the development of regular and positive interaction with a caring, stable friend and mentor. Volunteers undergo screening and participate in monthly workshops. Big Siblings make, at a minimum, a two-year commitment to spend three to five hours per week with their little brother or sister.
Eligibility Requirements: Children ages 6 to 11; participation is dependent upon availability of Big Sibs volunteers
Fee(s): No fees
Phone: 212-854-2610
Web site: www.columbia.edu/cu/ci
Columbia Unit(s): Community Impact

Columbia University–Harlem Baseball/Softball League

Young people learn valuable life-long skills as they participate in this league, funded by Columbia University, which is the largest organized sports activity in Morningside Park for children from Harlem and Morningside Heights. The program involves 400 to 800 youths.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 13 to 18
Fee(s): No fees
Registration/Application Deadline: Registration from March through May
Phone: 212-854-4289
Fax: 212-666-1952
E-mail: communityaffairs@columbia.edu
Partner(s): Harlem Athletic League, Inc.
Columbia Unit(s): Government and Community Affairs—Morningside Heights