Fun for Kids at CA

Columbia Association has fun places to go and cool activities to try all over Columbia. Whether you like swimming, martial arts, arts and crafts or just hanging out with other kids, there is something for you at CA! Ask your parents about having your birthday party at one of these places.

Click on these links to find out about all the fun activities and places for kids at Columbia Association.


Birthday Parties: Offered at many CA facilities for kids of all ages. Reserve early. Parties book quickly. Your price is based on the membership status of the birthday child. Most parties require a minimum of 10 participating children. Additional guests are extra. Parent participation is optional when children are older than 3 years.
• Art, sports, pool and skating parties - and more.
Birthday parties brochure

Before and After School Care: For students at 19 elementary schools (a.m. and p.m.) and seven middle schools (p.m. only), 410-715-3164
• Explore, learn and have fun before and after school

Camps: All summer long throughout Columbia, 410-715-3165. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaCamps.org
• More than 20 camps for kids of all ages
• Try a camp in nature, sports, art or adventure trips

Columbia Art Center: 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, 410-730-0075. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaArtCenter.org
• Summer art camp
• Art classes for kids
• Birthday parties

Columbia Horse Center: 10400 Gorman Road, Columbia, 301-776-5850. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaHorseCenter.com.
• Summer camps
• Lessons

• Teams
• Clubs
• Shows
• Clinics

Columbia Ice Rink: 5876 Thunder Hill Road, 410-730-0321. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaIceRink.net.
• Public sessions
• Skate rental
• Figure skating
• Hockey
• Snack bar

Columbia SkatePark: 5453 Harper's Farm Road, Columbia, 410-715-3054. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaSportsPark.net.
• Five quarter pipes
• Three kicker ramps
• Two bank ramps
• Two low-flip bank ramps
• Two quarter pipe vert walls
• Two bank vert walls
• Two half pipes
• Fun box
• Spline
• Three-sided bank launch box with rail
• Two additional rails

Columbia SportsPark: 5453 Harper's Farm Road, Columbia, 410-715-3054. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaSportsPark.net.
• 18 holes of mini golf
• 10 batting cages for softball and hardball at two speeds
• Clubhouse
• Snack bar
• Outdoor playground

Columbia Teen Center: 5853 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, 410-992-3726
• Computer lab
• Billiards table
• Air hockey
• Board games
• After school drop in
• Weekly events
• Teen and Middle School Advisory Committees

KidSpace: At Columbia Gym, Columbia Athletic Club and Supreme Sports Club. Have fun and play while your parents exercise!
• For ages 6 weeks to 13
• Kid-sized arenas
• Computer room
• Rock Wall
• Climbing ropes
• Games
• Activities like art and music

Martial arts: At Columbia Gym, Columbia Athletic Club and Supreme Sports Club, 410-531-8927. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaMartialArts.org.
• Learn balance and coordination
• Fun drills, games and activities

Outdoor pools: CA has 23 outdoor pools throughout Columbia. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaPools.org.
• Recreational swimming
• Swim lessons
• Swim teams
The coolest pools for kids:
• Clary's Forest: Beach entry with a mushroom fountain
• Dickinson: Beach entry with a mushroom fountain & twin slides
• Hawthorn: Beach entry with a mushroom fountain
• Hopewell Mini WaterPark: Large slide and spray ground
• Kendall Ridge: Beach entry with a play feature
• River Hill: Beach entry with a play feature
• Swansfield Mini WaterPark: Large slide and spray ground

School's Out Programs: On days when there are school holidays, 410-715-3164
• Field trips and projects on days when school is out
• Offered at Columbia Art Center, Columbia Teen Center,
  KidSpace and through Before and After School Care
School's Out brochure

 


SplashDown/Columbia Swim Center: 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, 410-730-7000. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaPools.org.
• 660 feet of twisting, turning wet and wild fun (must be 42" tall)
• Rope swing
• Diving board
• Recreational swimming
• Swimming lessons
• Snack bar

Supreme Sports Club In-Line and Roller Skating: 7080 Deepage Drive, 410-381-5355, ext. 2628
• Public skating
• Skating lessons
• Snack bar

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