Summer Camp Guide for Sewickley 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 Sewickley as well as options in other communities.

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

Name: Fern Hollow Nature Center
Type of camp: Nature and Art
Cost: from $140 members and $215 non-members
Where: 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley Heights
When: Varies, June, July and August
Details: Offerings include Little Nature Trekkers, Nature's Little Einsteins, Biologists in Training and Bear Cub Adventure.
For more information: 412-741-6136 or register online at www.fhnc.org

Name: Laughlin Children's Center
Type of camp: Day camp
Cost: Varies
Where: 424 Frederick Ave., Sewickley
When: June, July and August
Details:  Offerings include pre-school daycamp, tutoring and music. 
For more information: 412-741-4087

Name: Sewickley Academy
Type of camp: Art, sports, education
Cost: from $150 per student
Where: 315 Academy Ave., Edgeworth
When: June, July and August
Details:  Offerings include ceramics, lacrosse and math. 
For more information: www.sewickley.org/summer

Name: Quaker Valley School District
Type of camp: Art, sports, band, education
Cost: Varies
Where: Quaker Valley School District facilities
When: June, July and August
Details:  Offerings include junior tennis clinics, mosaic making and advanced strings camp. 
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For detailed information on Sewickley summer camps click here. 

Other Locations:

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

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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