The West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) is proud to announce the Columbia University scholarships for the 2026 Little Lions Summer Camp for children ages 6 – 12. Winning applicants will receive FREE summer camp enrollment consisting of three weekly sessions located at Dodge Fitness Center (3030 Broadway, Manhattanville).
The application is closed.
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Each camp session runs Monday – Friday unless otherwise indicated:
Session 1 | June 15th – June 18st (no camp: June 19th) | Dodge Fitness Center | Theme: All About Roaree!
Session 2 | June 22nd – June 26th | Dodge Fitness Center | Theme: Favorite Athlete!
Session 3 | June 29th – July 2nd (no camp: July 3rd) | Dodge Fitness Center | Theme: Tour de France
Session 4 | July 6th – July 10th | Dodge Fitness Center | Theme: FIFA World Cup
Session 5 | July 13th – July 17th | Dodge Fitness Center | Theme: World University Games
Session 6 | July 20th – July 24th | Dodge Fitness Center | Theme: Shark Week
Session 7 | July 27th – July 31st | Dodge Fitness Center | Theme: Circus/Carnival
Session 8 | August 3rd – August 7th | Baker Athletic Complex | Theme: Tie-Dye Week
Session 9 | August 10th – August 14th | Baker Athletic Complex | Theme: Fall College Sports!
Due to high demand, only selected scholarship recipients will be contacted to complete required registration forms (e.g., medical forms, drop-off/pick-up) for camp attendance.
We stand firm on protecting the privacy of applicants and do not share information with outside entities.
Availability is first come first serve, and camp session dates will be confirmed by Columbia University.
The scholarships are for Manhattan Community District 9 (MCD9) residents only. MCD9 runs from 110th Street until 155th Street from the Hudson River to an eastern boundary along Manhattan, Morningside, St. Nicholas, Bradhurst, and Edgecombe Avenues.
Additional information about awarded scholarships
Scholarships do not cover any additional services such as early drop off/ late pick up, transportation or lunch.
Campers must maintain at least 80% attendance. Please notify us immediately if this requirement cannot be met, as WHDC reserves the right to offer remaining sessions to a family on the local waitlist.
Scholarship recipients can only participate in one WHDC sponsored summer camp.
If you have any questions, please call to (646) 476 3394 or email to info@westharlemdc.org
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