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Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer Day Camp

CAMP URBAN EXPLORERS - Homewood-Brushton YMCA Day Camp

Traditional day camp at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA offering a variety of activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The website for the Homewood-Brushton YMCA Day Camp (pittsburghymca.org/summerdaycamp) loads successfully and provides information about their summer day camp programs. The camp is part of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, a non-profit organization. While specific details for the 'CAMP URBAN EXPLORERS' program are not explicitly detailed on the general summer camp page, the site outlines a commitment to safety, including background checks for all staff. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 210 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The website features social media links to @pittsburghymca on Instagram and PittsburghYMCA on Facebook. The program is clearly a day camp, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and field trips.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 7140 Bennett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
  • Phone: 412-243-2900
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer Day Camp

What ages does Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer Day Camp accept?
Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer 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 Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer Day Camp cost?
Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer 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 Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer Day Camp's hours?
Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer 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 Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer Day Camp?
Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer 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 Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer 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 Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Pittsburgh?
Homewood-Brushton YMCA Summer 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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