CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp
Camp Odyssey at Avonworth Community Park is a YMCA day camp in Pittsburgh, PA, offering traditional summer camp activities for children.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh's Summer Day Camp page, which lists Camp Odyssey at Avonworth Community Park as one of its locations. The YMCA is a well-established nonprofit organization. The website 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 traditional activities. While specific Google reviews for 'Camp Odyssey - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp' are not readily available as a distinct entity, the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh generally holds positive ratings, with their main Google Business Profile showing 4.2 stars from 1,000+ reviews. The site does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or an ACA accreditation for this specific camp location, though the YMCA brand often implies adherence to high standards. Social media handles for the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh are @pittsburghymca on Instagram and PittsburghYMCA on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp 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: 498 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, USA
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp
- What ages does CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp accept?
- CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp 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 CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp cost?
- CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp 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 CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp's hours?
- CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp 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 CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp?
- CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp 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 CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp provide lunch?
- CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp 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 CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Pittsburgh?
- CAMP ODYSSEY - Avonworth Community Park Day Camp 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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