Events

Past Event

ISSO Family Excursion: American Dream Mall (NJ)

April 6, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
America/New_York
Off-campus

Unsure what to do with your child(ren) during Spring Recess for NYC K-12 Public Schools (Apr. 2 - 10)? Join ISSO and other international CU parents for an adventure to the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, NJ on Monday April 6! This excursion is sure to become an unforgettable memory for your child(ren) and their new ISSO friends, so sign up quick! 

This is the first of TWO (2) events from ISSO during this week to help families with children make the most of their free time in the NYC area and beyond. 

 

Explore amazing attractions, including:

  • The DreamWorks Water Park – the largest indoor water park in North America!
  • Ice Skating on a state-of-the-art rink
  • The Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park with thrilling rides and activities for all ages!
  • Plus shopping, food, and more!

ISSO will provide FREE bus transport, leaving Morningside at 10am and returning from the mall at 3pm (arrive to campus by ~4:00pm). Car seats are not required for children-- if one is preferred, that is your responsibility to provide and set up. Strollers may be stored in the bottom of the bus for use during the event.

Participants are responsible for all other costs, including food and/ or attractions. Click here for a full list of activities and prices. We recommend researching and paying for any tickets in advance in order to fully enjoy your time. 

 

EXTRA SEATS HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR THIS EVENT AND IT IS NOW OPEN TO THE WIDER ISSO COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS ANS SCHOLARS [IN ADDITION TO ISSO FAMILIES]. PLEASE REGISTER BELOW.

**This programming is intended to promote organic community building amongst CU international families with children. Priority registration is given to students/ scholars who accompany their child(ren) as a guardian, as well as to spouses/ partners. 

Each participant may register 2 guests maximum (3 tickets total per person). Due to capacity requirements, if you sign up we ask that you please attend -- we do not want open spots to go to waste. Please coordinate with your spouse/ partner to ensure that all attending family members are only registered ONE (1) time -- no double registrations, please!

 

Columbia University makes every effort to ensure accessibility. To request disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services at least 10 days prior to the event. CART or sign language interpretation requests require two weeks’ notice.

This event may be photographed or recorded for current or future university marketing (print, digital, web, or social media). By attending, you consent to this use. If you have concerns, please contact ISSO.

Contact Information

ISSO Programming Team