The
Columbus Center is a community center that serves South Salt Lake residents. It is in the old and beautiful Columbus School building. Besides a basketball court, auditorium, and several meeting rooms, the building also houses a senior center and the
Columbus Library.
Open play basketball and billiards is available to children in 3rd through 12th grades. The schedule for open play changes throughout the year, so call for times. Parents or legal guardians must fill out liability waivers for their children to participate. Open play is free.
Other programs for children include an
indoor soccer league for boys and girls ages four to 12, and a
Youth City Council for children in 9th through 12th grades.
Many organizations offer
classes at the
Columbus Center, for both adults and children. Classes include Hula Dance, Hawaiian Language, Judo, various types of Karate, Jazzercise, yoga, guitar lessons, Salsa, Swing, Ballroom, and Latin Dance, and more. Call the center to find out about specific offerings and to get information about how to sign up. Fees vary by class.
Summer camp opportunities are available through the
Columbus Center. The week-long camps are offered from mid June through mid August. Children can choose from the following camps: Golf (ages 10-14), Jr. Jazz Basketball (ages 5-12), Volleyball (ages 10-15), Soccer (ages 5-12), Theatre (ages 8-15), and Dance (ages 8-15). All camps are very affordable, and participants receive a t-shirt. Early registration is advised; call 801.412.3268 for more information.
The auditorium, gym, and classrooms can all be rented for special occasions, including receptions,
birthday parties, family reunions, etc. The
auditorium can hold 390 people. The
gym has a capacity of 390 people when used for an event. Capacities of the
meeting rooms vary, from 48 to 99 people. Equipment can also be rented, including TVs, VCRs, DVD players, microphones, dry erase boards, projectors, pianos, tables, table cloths, and napkins. Stop by the Columbus Center to fill out a rental application.
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