the basics
Camps are for youth ages 9 – 10.
All camps take place in 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
Intro to Woodworking Camp
Learn to safely use tools like drills and saws to understand the basics of woodworking and shaping. Hot? Sharp? Loud? No problem!
June 29 – July 3
Game Design Camp
Board games, card games, field games, paper-and-pencil games… create your own set of rules and objectives as you become an expert of play!
July 6 – 10
Intro to Metals Camp
Throughout the week, you’ll learn how to safely work with metal as you explore processes such as pewter casting, wire bending, embossing and more.
July 13 – 17
Studio Arts Camp
Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print! In this camp, young artists will learn about classic art materials and processes to create new works of art.
July 20 – 24
Maker Camp
Build, tinker and explore materials in new ways as you use tools and experiment with engineering and design processes that bring your ideas to life.
July 27 – 31
Models + Minis Camp
Make it mini! Use mixed media, recycled materials, clay and more to create a miniature world that plays with perspective and scale.
Aug 3 – 7
Intro to Sewing Camp
Learn ( or improve!) how to sew both by hand and on a sewing machine. As you master the basics of sewing, you’ll create simple embroideries, small pillows and quilt squares.
Aug 10 – 14
Studio Arts Camp
Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print! In this camp, young artists learn about classic art materials and processes to create new works of art.
