With the choice and variety of camps available in southwestern Pennsylvania, boredom won't be an option this summer.
Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for science, reading, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.
Peters
Name: Camp Invention
Type of camp: Day camp
Cost: $225
Where: Bower Hill Elementary
When: July 8 - 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Deadline for Registration: Receive $25 off by March 28
Details: Inspire creativity and inventive thinking during a weeklong summer adventure of exciting real world challenges led by qualified educators. Camp Invention’s new program, GEO-QUEST™, features Cache Dash™ where you can join us on an international expedition, navigating your way to treasure-filled caches containing global challenges presented by youth around the world.
For more information: campinvention.org
North Strabane
Name: South Hills YMCA Summer Camp, Camp Voyager
Type of camp: Day camp
Where: North Strabane Municipal Park, 1929 Route 519
When: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Details: Ages 4-12, grouped according to age; extended hours available from 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
For more information: dsloan@ymcapgh.org
Upper St. Clair
Name: South Hills YMCA Summer Camp, Camp Sunshine
Type of camp: Day camp
Where: 51 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair
When: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Deadline for registration:
Details: Ages 3-5, grouped according to age (must be potty trained)
For more information: dsloan@ymcapgh.org
Baldwin-Whitehall
Name: South Hills YMCA Summer Camp, Camp Cloverleaf
Type of camp: Day camp
Cost:
Where: 425 Bliss Dr., Baldwin
When: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Deadline for registration:
Details: Ages 4-12, grouped according to age; extended hours available from 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
For more information: dsloan@ymcapgh.org
North Allegheny
Name: The Woodlands Foundation Summer Camp
Type of camp: Day camp for children/adults with disabilities/chronic illness
Where: 134 Shenot Road, Bradford Woods
When: Various times throughout summer
Deadline for registration:
Details: Varied programs
For more information: Jesse Solomon, 724-935-6533, jsolomon@woodlandsfoundation.org
North Hills
Name: The Woodlands Foundation Summer Camp
Type of camp: Day camp for children/adults with disabilities/chronic illness
Where: 134 Shenot Road, Bradford Woods
When: Various times throughout summer
Deadline for registration:
Details: Varied programs
For more information: Jesse Solomon, 724-935-6533, jsolomon@woodlandsfoundation.org
Plum-Oakmont
Name: Steel City Rowing Club
Type of camp: Rowing
Cost: Prices vary
Where: 101 Arch Street, Verona
When: June through August, times vary
Details: Camps are for ages 8-11, 12-14, 15-18
For more information: 412-828-5565
Sewickley
Name: Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Type of camp: Art
Cost: Tuition: $150, Member Tuition: $120
Where: 200 Broad St., Sewickley
When: Varies, June and July
Details: Varied offerings
For more information: 412-741-4405
What did we miss? If you know of other summer camps in the area, please share them with us in the comments below!
