The following is a sampling of camps and programs that parents and kids may find valuable. Parents are urged to thoroughly investigate any organization, their policies, staff, history, business practices, refund and cancellation policies before enrolling a child.
Dance By Cami
4225 Washington Road
Peters Township
Two sessions of summer dance camp will be offered: Session - July 21, 23 and 25; and Session 2- Aug. 4, 6 and 8. Ages 3 and 4 will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and ages 5 and 6 will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Music and choreography will be the focus along with crafts and snacks. For information call 724-941-9839 or visit dancebycami@yahoo.com.
Kathy's Music
Mt. Lebanon and McMurray
Summer Camp offerings include Kindermusik's Busy Days for babies and older. Kindermusik Creatures in the Ocean Family Class for families and children up to 5 years of age, Let's Play and Up in the Sky for children 1 through age 3, Carnival of Music for children between the ages of 3 and 4, Join the Parade Play Date Camp for children between the ages of 3 and 5, Jazzy Kitchen Premium Music and Cooking Camp for children between the ages of 4 and 6 and Ukelele Camp for children between the ages of 6 and 8. Some camps require a parent to attend.
412-344-0535
www.KathysMusic.com
Big Ben's camp
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has announced plans to host the inaugural Old Spice Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp presented by Highmark and Fifth Third Bank this summer at Mars Area High School.
Camp will be held June 23 - 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mars Area High School, with event proceeds benefiting the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation. The camp will emphasize basic fundamentals of football and will be open to all football players ages 7 to 14.
Additionally, Big Ben has teamed up with local partners Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Fifth Third Bank to provide camp scholarships for members of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh to attend at no cost.
The Camper package includes nine hours of football instruction, a Nike camp t-shirt, opportunity to train with the top prep coaches in the area, an autographed camp team photo with Ben Roethlisberger and an pportunity to win daily prizes.
A limited number of camp spots are available, and the camp is expected to sell out quickly. For more information and to register, visit www.bigben7.com or call 513-247-3032.
Premier camp partners include #1 Cochran, UPMC Health Plan, UPMC Sports Medicine, McDonald's, and the U.S. Army.
Caustelot Farms
Horse CampCecil
Week-long camps available develop skills in either English or Western riding for kids who are 6 years of age or older. Camps run from June 23 to Aug. 18. Hours and programs vary.
724-554-5504
www.caustelotfarms.com
Kindercare Camp
Peters Township
At Kindercare in Peters Township, summer camps are offered June 11th through Aug. 22. Junior campers, who are younger than 4 years old, can enjoy a petting zoo, exciting special visitors and enrichment activities with music and the alphabet. Children who are older than 4, can enjoy field trips, fitness and reading programs and special days filled with a variety of activities. The theme for camps this year will be Gold Medal Olympics.
724-941-4579 ( Linda or Marcie )
Lois Johnson Learning and Childcare Center
Bethel Park
The Lois Johnson Learning and Childcare Center accepts children of all ages throughout the year. Their summer camp is focused on children between the ages of 6 and 12. Camp starts June 16 and runs through Aug. 22. During camp, kids can enjoy field trips, swimming, games, crafts, art, music, sports, games and special guests.
412-835-7324
The Thomas Studio of Performing Arts
Upper St. Clair
The Thomas Studio of Performing Arts will offer dance camps for preschool, kindergarten and elementary students in June, July and August to co-ordinate with vacation schedules to make progress in their dance education or try a new genre. The middle school and teen dancers may purchase a class card to be used throughout the summer dance workshops.
412-257-2000
www.thomasdance.com
ATA Taekwondo
Summer camp
McMurray
Children between the ages of 6 and 12 can learn all about Taekwondo, a martial art, between July 21 and 25 at the ATA Martial Arts Academy. At camp, kids can break boards, learn about weapons, make crafts, play sports, games and more. No experience is necessary. Camp will be held between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
724-942-9522
www.atamcmurray.com
Extended Day Services - Summer Day Camp
South Fayette
Extended Day Services Summer Day Camp will be located at South Fayette Elementary School and is open to all children who will enter Kindergarten through the seventh grade in the fall of 2008. Camp starts June 9 and runs through August 15. Activities will include optional swimming and field trips, sports, art, cooking, games, science activities and plenty more.
www.extendedday.com
412-221-1980
The Art Shoppe
McMurray
Summer Art Camp at The Art Shoppe offers kids the chance to explore drawing, painting, sculpture, clay, cartooning and creating "wearable art." Camps are available for children from ages 7 to 11 and 12 to 18. Preschool and adult classes available also.
724-941-1688.
Young Chefs
McMurray
Three-, four- or five-day camps that offer kids between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunities to learn cooking techniques. Camp runs from June 9 through Aug. 8.
724-941-6672
Iceoplex at Southpointe
Canonsburg
Summer sports and activities for a few weeks or the whole summer. Kids between the ages of 5 and 12 can take part in team sports, crafts, farm visits, field trips, science, cooking and much more. Camp runs June 9 to Aug. 29, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
724-745-6666 www.iceoplexatsouthpointe.com
Center for Theatre Arts
Castle Shannon
The Center for Theatre Arts will be offering Summer at the Center 2008 camp, which has something for every child interested in the performing arts, who is between the ages of 4 and 18. Camp offerings include Broadway Junior for children between the ages of 4 and 7, Musical Theatre Workshop and Performance Workshop for ages 8 and up, Middle School and High School Acting for ages 12 to 18, Summer Dance for ages 8 and up, High School Musical Theatre - "Madness," for students in grades 8 through 12, an Evening Program for Jazz and Voice, a Voice and Jazz Package and a session for students in grades 6 and up in Rehearsal and Performance. Camps run from June 23 through July 18 and vary by age, dates and time.
412-563-5080
www.centerfortheatrearts.org
YMCA South Hills / Cloverleaf
Pleasant Hills / Upper St. Clair / South Park
The YMCA South Hills / Cloverleaf offers several camps. Camp A.I.M. is for children who face physical, mental, emotional or social challenges and is held at Carlynton High School in Rosslyn Farms. Camp runs from June 23 through Aug. 1. During the six-week program, campers can enjoy a variety of activities including aquatics, physical education, music, life skills activities and more. Camp Southwinds is open to children between the ages of 6 and 12 and is held at Silent Brook Barn in South Park from June 16 through Aug. 22. This is a traditional day camp, with many summer activities, and is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp Sunshine is held at the South Hills YMCA for children between the ages of 3 and 5, between May 27 and Aug. 15. All campers must be toilet trained and can enjoy lots of summer fun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Camp Cloverleaf at the Cloverleaf YMCA in Pleasant Hills offers children between the ages of 4 and 12 plenty of traditional camp and summer fun. Camp opens June 16 and runs through Aug. 22. Camp hours are 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. with extended day care available for a fee.
412-833-5600
www.ymcapgh.org
ABC's for Children
Green Tree
Summer Fun Camp is open to ages 5 to 10 years. Ongoing programs for nursery, preschool and kindergarten are available in this school with 26-years in caring for and teaching children. Child care is available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center is located in the Covenant Community Presbyterian Church. For details, call 412-344-4422 or visit www.abcsfor children.com
CLO Academy
Downtown
Pittsburgh CLO Academy summer performance camps give kids between the ages of 6 and 18 the chance to learn and perform while working with a director, musical director and choreographer. Participants are also able create their own musical theatre experience. Offerings include CLO Broadway Camp, Peter Pan, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Bye Bye Birdie and the Creative Discovery Camp for Children With Autism. Camps run from June 9 through Aug. 8 and vary by date and age group. In addition to the classroom experience, students will also receive a coupon for a Pittsburgh CLO Summer Season Shows performance at the Benedum Center.
412-281-2234
www.pittsburghclo.org/acadmy.camps.cfm
Camp Spirit of the Game
Oakland
An Ultimate Frisbee camp for children between the ages of 7 and 12. Full-day camp running between July 7 and July 11.
412-867-6724
www.campsog.com
Kingdom Care
Bridgeville
At Kingdom Care Learning Center, summer camps are focused on school age children. Summer of Exploration Camp begins June 9 and will feature a different theme every two weeks. Themes include science, outdoor activities, music, crafts, games, field trips and special in-house events. Kingdom Care is also having an Open House on May 3 and offering a rate reduction for anyone who registers for the Summer of Exploration Camp on that date.
412-2207197
www.kingdomcarelearning.com
Music Academy
Carnegie
The Pittsburgh Music Academy offers instruction in violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, piano, flute and clarinet. This summer the school will be offering Music Day Camp, from June 16 through June 20 for young musicians between the ages of 6 and 12, who already play an instrument. A String Intensive Camp will be offered July 21 through July 25 for middle and high school students, a Scale Certificate Class, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 30, July 28 and Aug. 18 and Pre-Twinkle Class for children between the ages of 4 and 8 as well as 3-year-olds, who have some school or day-care experience, will also be available. Pre-Twinkle Class will be held on May 17 from 2to 4:30 p.m. A parent must accompany children at Pre-Twinkle Class.
412-429-2122
www.pghma.com/pma_summer.htm
Robert Morris University
Hockey Academy
Neville Island
Hockey camp for all age groups and abilities, which runs from June 23 to Aug. 8. Five-day skill camp as well as camps that focus on power skating, checking, goal tending and more.
412-397-4475 or 4456
buterbaugh@rmuislandsports.org
www.rmuislandsports.org