the basics
Camps are for youth ages 9 – 10.
All camps take place in MuseumLab, next door to Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
Camp Registration is Now Open
camp schedule
CAMP DAY
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
camp rates
NONMEMBERS: $400
MEMBERS: $360
Pro-Rated Camp Weeks:
NONMEMBERS: $320
MEMBERS: $288
The camp week of June 16 – 20 is pro-rated as it offers only four days of camp. The museum is closed on June 19.
Member Discount
Museum members will receive a code via email to use at registration to receive the 10% discount (enter in the field “Promo Code”.) If you did not receive a code or have questions, please contact our Member Liaison at 412.322.5058 or members@pittsburghkids.org. Museum membership will be verified upon registration.
camp offerings
June 16-20
Clay Exploration – SOLD OUT
Learn techniques to create coil pots, slab roll mugs and more in this hands-on ceramics exploration. Campers can collect their kiln-fired pieces at a later date.
Note: Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is closed on June 19. Camp rates for this week are pro-rated to reflect this.
June 23 – 27
Sewing – SOLD OUT
Improve (or learn!) how to sew both by hand and on a sewing machine. Try different techniques and tools to see what styles suit you best.
July 7 – 11
Models + Minis
Build and decorate a small-scale house of your own design. Decide on the function, furnishing, and style of your unique space.
July 14 – 18
Game Design
Board games, card games, field games, paper-and-pencil games… become an expert at what makes great games!
July 21 – 25
Studio Art
Young artists will learn classic and contemporary approaches to art studio favorites. Build a mini-portfolio of skills while creating mixed-media sculptures, large scale sketches, experimental paintings and more.
Aug 4 – 8
Coding – SOLD OUT
Use coding and computers to create cool projects in the real world, from controlling robots to cutting wood with a laser.
August 11 – 15
Explore Nature
Learn about plants, animals, and the natural world around you through observations, experiments and play.
August 18 – 22
Intro to Tools
Learn to safely use tools like drills, saws and soldering irons. Hot? Sharp? Loud? No problem!
