YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park
Traditional day camp at Settlers Cabin Park, providing outdoor and recreational activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, pittsburghymca.org/summerdaycamp, loads successfully and details the summer day camp offerings of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, including Camp Olympus at Settlers Cabin Park. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2024, as confirmed by the ACA directory. 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 activities like swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The YMCA is a nonprofit organization. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh' show a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the diverse activities and caring staff. Specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed on the website.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park 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
- Yes
- 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: 608 Ridge Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
- Phone: 412-264-9622
- Cost notes: Facility Member $272 | Community Member $320
↗ What parents like
- Financial assistance available
- Variety of weekly themes
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Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park
- What ages does YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park accept?
- YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park 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 Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park cost?
- YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park publishes $320/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park's hours?
- YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park 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.
- Is YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park?
- YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park 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 Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park 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.
- Does YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park offer extended care?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in Pittsburgh?
- YMCA Camp Olympus - Settlers Cabin Park 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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