camps for ages 11 - 13
Have some fun and learn new skills this summer exploring topics such as ceramics, photography, cosplay and enameling metals!
the basics
Camps are for youth ages 11 – 13.
All camps take place at MuseumLab, next door to Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
camp schedule
CAMP DAY
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
camp rates
All rates are for one child for one camp week.
Camp Week:
NONMEMBERS: $400
MEMBERS: $360
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 22 – 26
Cosplay Camp
Ready, set, transform! Learn costume design and makeup techniques to bring your own fantastic characters and stories to life.
June 29 – July 3
Studio Arts Camp
In this camp, young creatives will develop a mini-portfolio of artwork using different skills gained throughout the week.
July 13 – 17
Nature Camp
Engage with the environment in new ways through hands-on experiments and projects that explore the science and art of nature.
July 20 – 24
Sewing Camp
From patchwork and embroidery to sewn stuffies and machine sewing, this camp will explore all the ways to create with needle and thread.
Aug 3 – 7
Metal Arts Camp
Explore an array of metalworking tools and techniques including wire work, sawing, casting, and enameling. Young metals artists will then apply these skills to a project of their own design.
Aug 10 – 14
Woodworking Camp
Learn to use the woodshop to its fullest potential! Young woodworkers will measure, cut, attach and finish a simple piece of their own design.



