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▌ Academic · Ages 15–18

Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College)

New York

A pre-college program for high school students to learn character design principles for animation and gaming.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Columbia University School of Professional Studies Pre-College Programs page, which lists 'Character Design for Animation and Gaming' as one of its course offerings. This indicates the program is part of a larger university-run pre-college initiative, not a standalone camp. The program is designed for high school students and is described as an on-campus, in-person experience, suggesting a day program format. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the program benefits from the academic rigor and resources of Columbia University. Social media handles for Columbia SPS are @columbiasps on Instagram and ColumbiaSPS on Facebook. There is no specific Google review rating or count for this individual pre-college course, but Columbia University generally holds a high reputation. The program is not accredited by the ACA, which is typical for university pre-college courses.
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Address: Columbia University, New York, NY 10027
  • Phone: 212-854-9699
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College)

What ages does Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College) accept?
Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College) is open to children ages 15–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College)?
Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College) is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College) provide lunch?
Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College) compare to other academic camps in New York?
Character Design for Animation and Gaming (Columbia University Pre-College) is one of 14 academic camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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