Summer Camp Guide for Western PA

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.

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

Canon-McMillan 

Name: South Hills YMCA Summer Camp, Camp Voyager
Type of camp: Day camp
Cost:
Where: North Strabane Municipal Park, 1929 Route 519
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
Cost:
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
Cost:
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
Deadline for registration:
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
Deadline for registration:
Details: Varied offerings
For more information: 412-741-4405

Upper St. Clair

Name: South Hills YMCA Summer Camp, Camp Sunshine
Type of camp: Day camp
Cost:
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

If you know of other summer camps in the area, please share them with us in the comments below.