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CitiCamp

Brookline Recreation Center, 1400 Oakridge St, Pittsburgh, PA 15226

CitiCamp is a free summer day camp offered by the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Parks and Recreation for children aged 5-12, focusing on outdoor activit...

▌ Editor's read The CitiCamp website loads successfully and describes a free summer day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation. The program runs for six weeks, Monday through Friday, from 10 AM to 4 PM, and includes lunch and a snack. Activities mentioned are outdoor games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp is not ACA accredited. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background checks on the provided page. Google reviews for 'Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The Facebook handle for Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation is 'pittsburghparksandrecreation', which frequently posts about various city programs including CitiCamp.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

CitiCamp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
  • Phone: (412) 255-2370
  • Cost notes: USD. Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation Citiparks.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about CitiCamp

What ages does CitiCamp accept?
CitiCamp is open to children ages 7–12. 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 CitiCamp cost?
CitiCamp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation Citiparks. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are CitiCamp's hours?
CitiCamp 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 CitiCamp?
CitiCamp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does CitiCamp provide lunch?
CitiCamp 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 CitiCamp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Pittsburgh?
CitiCamp 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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