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YMCA Camp Gladiator - Brentwood School District

CAMP GLADIATOR - Brentwood School District/Elroy Elementary School

Traditional day camp at Elroy Elementary School in the Brentwood School District.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, pittsburghymca.org/summerdaycamp, loads successfully and details the summer day camp offerings of the Pittsburgh YMCA, including Camp Gladiator at Elroy Elementary School. The YMCA is a nonprofit organization. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention, first aid, and CPR. The program is a day camp, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts, and educational components. While specific Google reviews for 'Camp Gladiator - Brentwood School District/Elroy Elementary School' were not readily available, the Pittsburgh YMCA generally holds a strong reputation, with its main Google listing showing a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising its community involvement and program quality. The website does not list specific staff-to-camper ratios or an ACA accreditation status for this particular camp location, though the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards. Social media handles found on the site are @pittsburghymca for Instagram and PittsburghYMCA for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

YMCA Camp Gladiator - Brentwood 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3601 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
  • Phone: 412-833-5500
  • 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 Gladiator - Brentwood School District

What ages does YMCA Camp Gladiator - Brentwood School District accept?
YMCA Camp Gladiator - Brentwood 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 Gladiator - Brentwood School District cost?
YMCA Camp Gladiator - Brentwood 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 Gladiator - Brentwood School District's hours?
YMCA Camp Gladiator - Brentwood 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 Gladiator - Brentwood School District?
YMCA Camp Gladiator - Brentwood 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 Gladiator - Brentwood School District provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Gladiator - Brentwood 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 Gladiator - Brentwood School District compare to other traditional day camp camps in Pittsburgh?
YMCA Camp Gladiator - Brentwood 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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