Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 11–15 · $475/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 11–15

Camp Ren

Fox Chapel · $475/week

Camp Ren, part of Shady Side Academy Summer Programs in Pittsburgh, offers a traditional day camp experience for children in grades K-5 with a focus on fun a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Shady Side Academy Summer Programs website, which hosts information for Camp Ren. Camp Ren is a traditional day camp for children in grades K-5, operating from June 17 to August 2, 2024, with weekly sessions. The camp is part of Shady Side Academy, an independent school, indicating a school-owned and operated program. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and that a nurse is on-site daily. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the site details health and safety measures. Google reviews for "Shady Side Academy Summer Programs" show a rating of 4.6 stars from 10 reviews, with parents generally praising the variety of activities and the caring staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–15

Camp Ren is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 423 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, USA

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Ren

What ages does Camp Ren accept?
Camp Ren is open to children ages 11–15. 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 Ren cost?
Camp Ren publishes $475/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Ren's hours?
Camp Ren 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 Ren?
Camp Ren is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Ren provide lunch?
Camp Ren 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 Ren compare to other traditional day camp camps in Pittsburgh?
Camp Ren 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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