Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–11 · $475/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–11

Day Camp Discovery

Fox Chapel · $475/week

Day Camp Discovery, part of Shady Side Academy Summer Programs, offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Pittsburgh's Fox Chapel neighborhood.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Shady Side Academy Summer Programs website, which includes information for Day Camp Discovery. The camp is a day program, and its owner type is a school, Shady Side Academy. The website mentions that all Shady Side Academy employees, including summer staff, undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the site details age groups for campers from Pre-K to Grade 5. Google reviews for 'Shady Side Academy Summer Programs' show a 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the variety of activities and caring staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for Shady Side Academy are @shadysideacademy on Instagram and 'ShadySideAcademy' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Day Camp Discovery 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–11
  • 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 Day Camp Discovery

What ages does Day Camp Discovery accept?
Day Camp Discovery is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Day Camp Discovery cost?
Day Camp Discovery publishes $475/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Day Camp Discovery's hours?
Day Camp Discovery 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 Day Camp Discovery?
Day Camp Discovery 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 Day Camp Discovery provide lunch?
Day Camp Discovery 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 Day Camp Discovery compare to other traditional day camp camps in Pittsburgh?
Day Camp Discovery 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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