Summer Camps 2025
For Ages 4 – 13
June 16 through August 22
Summer camps at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab let kids explore art, making, nature, ceramics, game design, metalworking and a variety of other topics in a developmentally appropriate way on the largest campus for children in the country.
Weekly camps take full advantage of our award-winning exhibits, art studios, maker spaces and outdoor areas including Buhl Community Park adjacent to the Museum, and include access to specialized tools and equipment.
Camp Registration is Now Open
key dates
REGISTRATION
February 3, 11:00 AM
Member Registration Opens
February 5, 11:00 AM
General Registration Opens
April 30
Last day to cancel camp registration and receive a full refund
SCHOLARSHIPS
Learn scholarship details below
February 5 – March 3
Scholarship application period
March 17
Scholarship award notification
March 24
Deadline to accept scholarships
camp tiers
Click each tier to see the camp offerings:
Age 4
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
At Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Campers must be fully bathroom independent
Ages 5 – 6 SOLD OUT
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
At Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Ages 7 – 8
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
At Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Ages 9 – 10
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
At MuseumLab
Ages 11 – 13
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
At MuseumLab
Camp Rates
The prices listed below are for one child for one camp week:
*Please note the camp weeks of June 16 – 20 and June 30 – July 3 will be prorated as they will only be offered for 4 days.
Age 4
$300 per week
Ages 5 – 13
$400 per week
MEMBER DISCOUNT
Children’s Museum members receive 10% off camp rates. Museum members receive a code via email to use at registration to receive this discount (enter in the field “Promo Code”.) If you did not receive a code or have questions, contact our Member Liaison at 412.322.5058 or members@pittsburghkids.org.
Lunch Options
bring your own
Campers are welcome to bring their own lunch. We are not able to refrigerate or heat lunches.
order from Bean Sprouts
You can also choose to order healthy, delicious lunches prepared daily by Bean Sprouts, the Museum’s café. Bean Sprouts lunches can be added onto your summer camp registration at the time of purchase. Lunches must be ordered for the full week and you can indicate allergies, dietary restrictions or sensitivities at registration.
See the Bean Sprouts Café camp menu here.
COST:
$45/week
Gluten free: $50/week
snacks & water
Healthy snacks will be provided daily. Campers can fill their own water bottles throughout the day.
Scholarships
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh seeks to reduce financial barriers by offering a limited number of full summer camp scholarships for families receiving SNAP benefits. You may be required to present your SNAP EBT card (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) and identification to verify eligibility.
The Museum is also proud to offer a limited number of free metalworking camp spots for Pittsburgh Public School students in Grades 6 – 8 through the generous support of Arconic Foundation, as well as camps for students who attend Manchester Academic Charter School on the Museum’s campus.
If the demand for scholarships is bigger than the capacity of our scholarship program, eligible applicants will be selected via lottery.
Please note these important dates:
February 5
Scholarship application opens
March 3
Scholarship application closes
March 17
Scholarship award notification
March 24
Deadline for families to accept scholarships
If you do not confirm your scholarship acceptance by March 24, your spot may be offered to another applicant.
To Apply:
Fill out the Scholarship Application form online after you register your child(ren) for camp. You will need to indicate the age of the child you are applying for, and the camp week(s) you are interested in when you apply for a scholarship.
Cancellation policy
Campers can cancel or transfer their camp registration, pending availability, according to this timeline:
April 30
Last day campers can cancel or change their camp registration, pending availability, for a full refund
May 1 – May 31
Camp registration changes or cancellations made in this period will be refunded and charged a $25 fee per camp.
June 1
Camps cancelled on or after this date will not receive a refund.
Questions?
A staff member will be happy to help you if you have additional questions or require assistance:
Email: camps@pittsburghkids.org
Call: (412) 322- 5058