Summer Camps in the Pittsburgh Area
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Pittsburgh KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter February 16, 2026 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Here at KidsOutAndAbout.com, we love promoting summer camps as a way for kids to learn, expand their friendship circles, and have fun without the pressure of grades or consequences. Local summer camps have pulled out all the stops to ensure your kids have a great time.
After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to
our Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps and what's been posted so far for 2026. Bookmark that main portal page to get where you need to go quickly to search by date or subject. New camps are being added constantly, so check back frequently. I hope you enjoy our special-edition camp
newsletter, and that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Summer camps 2026: week by week Week of June 7, 2026 Week of June 14, 2026 Week of June 21, 2026 Week of June 28, 2026 Week of July 5, 2026 Week of July 12,
2026 Week of July 19, 2026 Week of July 26, 2026 Week of August 2, 2026 Week of August 9, 2026 Week of August 16, 2026 Week of August 23, 2026 Week of August 30, 2026 Find summer programs by subject!
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Discover a summer full of creativity, movement, and community at Art Motion Pittsburgh’s Summer Arts Camp! Designed for curious kids ages 5–11, our camp blends joyful dance and movement, hands-on art projects, outdoor play, and walking field trips to local
artists and makers in Sharpsburg. Each week features a fresh theme, so campers can join for one week or many. Camp runs the weeks of July 13 - August 10 with full-day and half-day options, plus a half-day week August 17. Days begin and end at our studio, with adventures to Kennedy Park and beyond. Sibling discounts and accessible pricing make summer fun possible for every family—we proudly welcome all!
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Camp Fitch YMCA is a Great Camp on a Great Lake, with over 100 years of changing young lives. Located on 425 scenic acres along Lake Erie, we welcome campers ages 6–17 into a place to unplug, explore, and grow.
Guided by caring staff, campers build Friendship, experience Achievement, and feel a true sense of Belonging (FAB). These moments spark confidence, resilience, and independence that last far beyond summer. Families return year after year for the counselors, community, and unforgettable experiences.
Campers enjoy rock climbing, archery, canoeing, crafts, mountain biking, and exclusive Lake Erie waterfront time. Overnight sessions run weekly from June 14–August 1.
Discover a summer they’ll never forget!
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Join La Escuelita Summer Camp, in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, for an enriching summer full of learning and adventure! Designed for children entering 1st through 4th grade, campers will strengthen their Spanish language skills while
exploring STEM concepts through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration in Frick Park. Choose from 3- or 5-day weeks, for up to 7 weeks, running June 15–July 31st, 9 AM–4 PM. Our program combines education, creativity, and outdoor fun to keep kids engaged all summer long. Scholarships are available to help make this experience accessible to all. Learn more and register at https://www.spanishleap.com/our-programs
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Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh offers half and full day camps in the winter and spring for kids ages 5–9. Day camps are available on days when many schools are closed throughout the year. Our camps take full advantage of our award-winning exhibits, art
studio, maker space and garden, as well as Buhl Community Park. Camps fill up quickly, so visit https://pittsburghkids.org/camps/to learn more and register.
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Whether you are new to AABC or a seasoned veteran these programs consist of teaching fundamentals, speed & agility training, and proper muscle memory through tons and tons of repetition. All American Camps and Clinics Series is designed to help not only
our players, but any player build a better understanding of the game of baseball. Our coaches provide valuable lessons and skills during these camps and clinics to help better the athlete both on and off the field. These camps and clincs are a great way to grow as an athlete while also having fun.
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Our mission: To inspire and educate the people of southwestern Pennsylvania to be respectful and responsible stewards of the natural world. Our summer day camps balance exploration, nature play, and learning with games, crafts, science activities—and time
to be a kid. Camps take place at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve (Fox Chapel), Succop Nature Park (Butler), and Buffalo Creek Nature Park (Sarver).
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Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children,
youth and families. Permanent hands-on, interactive exhibit areas include The Studio, Garage, Waterplay, Kindness Gallery, Backyard and MAKESHOP®. Summer camps at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab let kids explore art, making, nature, game design, metalworking and a variety of other topics in a developmentally appropriate way on the largest campus for children in the country.
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Dots and Doodles is an art studio offering classes, workshops, parties, pottery and more! All ages are encouraged to create at our studio. We put the ART in pARTy! Interested in a birthday celebration or an artistic get together with friends - we customize
the celebration just for you! Dots and Doodles is a full service art studio offering open studio, birthday parties, workshops, classes, camps and more! Drop in to Open Studio for canvas painting or paint your own pottery, sign up for a workshop and learn something new or celebrate with us at a pARTy! Summer is one of our FAVORITE times of year.
We love making art, getting to know your kiddos, and spending a few days in a row at the studio.
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The mission of Gemini Theater Company is to cultivate creativity, imagination and originality through the performing arts. With almost 25 years of programming in the Pittsburgh area, Gemini Theater provides families with children and teens a variety of
experiences to participate in shows and education programs, emphasizing an environment of inclusion, equality, respect, and IMAGINATION! Creative Fun! Our 5-day workshops provide hands-on experience in a real theater. Under the guidance of theater professionals, each group creates, writes, produces, and performs their show on the last day.
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Art in Motion Pittsburgh is Pittsburgh based dance studio bringing wellness, joy and inclusivity to kids and adults through dance since 2016! Our Community Arts Camp incorporates movement and dance, and engaging crafts, outdoor time and field visits to
local artist/ makers in the Sharpsburg Community.
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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