YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District
Traditional day camp located within the Fox Chapel School District, offering various activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, pittsburghymca.org/summerdaycamp, loads successfully and details summer day camp offerings, including CAMP ENDEAVOR at Fox Chapel School District. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh operates these camps, indicating a non-profit ownership structure. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the YMCA emphasizes safety and supervision. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh' show a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of activities and caring staff. The camp's Instagram handle is @pittsburghymca and Facebook handle is pittsburghymca. No specific ACA accreditation information for this particular camp location was found, nor were state license numbers provided on the site.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 611 Field Club Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
- Phone: 412-781-9622
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District
- What ages does YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District accept?
- YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District cost?
- YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District's hours?
- YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District?
- YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District compare to other traditional day camp camps in Pittsburgh?
- YMCA Camp Endeavor - Fox Chapel School District is one of 17 traditional day camp camps in Pittsburgh that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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