Summer Camp listings: Week of Aug. 10
Carnegie Science Center
Summer science camps at Carnegie Science Center are offered for children ages 4-14. Campers can investigate science careers, experiment with roller coasters, build a bridge and more as they enjoy a full week of themed activities, hundreds of hands-on exhibits, an Omnimax film, a summer camp T-shirt, interaction with dozens of science education professionals and even field trips for some camps. The Carnegie Science Center offers pre- and post-camp child care for a nominal fee. For more information, including a complete list of camps, call 412-237-1637 or visit www.carnegiesciencecenter.org.
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout camp is for all girls, regardless of their membership in Scouts. Each of Girl Scouts’ nine camps is different. Campers choose based on interests, age or level of outdoor experience. For more information, visit www.gswpa.org/camp or call 800-248-3355.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
Traditional day camps Sabra, for children entering kindergarten through second grade, and Chalutzim, for grades 3-6, provide children with an enriching summer filled with fun activities. For teens, the Jewish Community Center offers pre-counselor-in-training, Camp Ozrim, for grades 7-8 and CIT Leadership for grades 9-10. Specialized day camps include Performing Arts Camp, Wet and Wild Camp, Adventure and Mini-Adventure Camp Specialty Camps.
Before- and after-camp care is available for all of the day camps.
For more information about day camps at the JCC in Scott Township, visit www.jccdaycamps.con/southhills.
Oakland Catholic high school
Available camps at Oakland Catholic High School include basketball, volleyball, Write Your Mind, Morning Masterpiece Art Camp, LEGO Mindstorm and Girls’ Night Out. For more information or to register, visit www.oaklandcatholic.org.
Pittsburgh CLO
Pittsburgh CLO Academy’s summer performance camps are designed to give kids of all ages the opportunity to experience preparing for and performing on the stage. Working with a director, music director and choreographer, students create their own exciting musical theater experience. Dates and programs vary.
All camps take place at the CLO Academy, and all participants receive a free ticket for a Pittsburgh CLO Summer Season show at the Benedum Center. For more information, call 412-281-2234 or email CLOAcademy@pittsburghclo.org.
Summer Playground Camp
South Fayette Township Parks and Recreation holds Summer Playground Camp for children ages 5-12. Counselors guide and supervise a variety of games, crafts, activities and entertainment for participants, including swimming on select weeks.
Half-day, whole-day and whole-week options are available to accommodate any schedule. The township also organizes a variety of other themed and activity-specific summer camps.
For a complete list of programs, dates and locations, and to register and pay, visit www.southfayettepa.com/recreation.
Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center
Fit Kids and Cameron Kids camps are offered at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center in South Strabane Township. Activities include swimming, climbing, traditional and unique sports, nature hikes, crafts and more. For more information, including dates, times and pricing, visit www.wrcameronwellness.org.