Summer Camp Guide for North Hills and 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 camps in or near Ross Township and West View, as well as options in other communities.

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

Name: North Boroughs Y Day Camp 
Type of camp: Day camp for children
Where: Avonworth Community Park, 498 Camp Horne Road, Ross Twp.
Deadline for Registration: May 15 to receive early bird rate
Details: Varied programs
For more information: Jambrass@ymcapgh.org.

North Allegheny

Name: Baierl Family Y Summer Camp
Type of camp: Day camp for children/adults with disabilities/chronic illness
Cost:
Where: Carson Middle School, 200 Hillvue Avenue, McCandless; Marshall Elementary School, 5135 Wexford Run Road, Wexford; Baierl Family YMCA, 2565 Nicholson Road, Sewickley
When: Various times throughout summer
Deadline for registration: 
Details:  Varied programs
For more information: mgephardt@ymcapgh.org

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

Sewickley

Name: Sewickley Valley YMCA
Type of camp: Day camp
Cost: Ranges
Where: 625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley
When: June 10 to Aug. 16
Registration: Begins Monday, March 18.
Details:  Ages 3-15, grouped according to age; extended hours available from 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
For more information: Marc Smith at 412-741-9622 ext. 103. 

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

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

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

South Side

Name:Gaynor School of Cooking Summer Camp
Type of camp: Cooking camp
Cost: $235-$375
Where: 309 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh
When: Varies
Registration: Recieve a 15 percent discount if registered by May 15.
Details:  Ages 6-18, grouped according to age.
For more information: Call 412-325-2703

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