Summer Day Camps
Summer is a great time to be a kid! Each Summer Day Camp operates independently; therefore, camp fees vary. Call the
facilities for details concerning costs and registration procedures. Due to the popularity of these programs, advance
registration is necessary.
Kinder Nature Camp
for children 3 years old - entering first grade in fall
At the Kinder Nature Camp, early childhood educators guide your child through activities including nature studies, games, songs and plays. And don't forget snacks and walks in Frick Park! Choose from either morning (9 - 11:30 a.m.) or afternoon (12:30 - 3 p.m.) sessions.
Application 
Frick Environmental Center
one-week sessions
June 7 - 11, 14 - 18, 21 - 25,
June 28 - July 2,
July 12 - 16
$75/session
($65 for FEC family member)
For Information: 412-422-6538
Kids Nature Camp
for children who have completed first, second and third grades
Encourage your child to explore the natural
world through art, music, cooperative games,
stewardship projects- and exciting hikes
through the woods of beautiful Frick Park!
Select the week appropriate for your child's
grade level. Camp takes place Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please note:
Children must provide their own lunches.
Application
Frick Environmental Center
one-week sessions
July 26 - 30: "Have to Have a Habitat" (for children who have
completed first grade only)
August 2 - 6: "Stewardship of the Earth" (for children who have
completed second grade only)
August 9 - 13: "Native American Life" (for children who have
completed third grade only)
$115/session ($100 for FEC family member)
For Information: 412-422-6538
Outdoor Expeditions
for children who have completed fourth and fifth grades
Encourage your child to investigate
Pittsburgh's great outdoors. Hands-on
activities include stream hikes, fieldtrips*,
fun games, night exploration, owl calling
and a campfire. Please note: Children
must provide their own lunches. Camp
takes place Monday through Wednesday,
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
and 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. (evening hike/campfire);
Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. * Field trips may
involve van or bus travel.
Application
Frick Environmental Center
one-week sessions
July 12 - 16, 19 - 23
$165/session ($150 for FEC family member)
For Information: 412-422-6538
Survival Camp
for children who have completed sixth and seventh grades
It's an action-packed week of wilderness
survival training! By working as part of a
team, your child learns basic outdoor skills
such as shelter and fire building, finding water
and food, orienteering and map reading,
tying knots and outdoor preparedness.
Other important lessons involve teamwork,
decision-making and familiarity with the
outdoors. Please note: Children must provide
their own lunches. Camp takes place
Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.;
Thursday 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Application
Frick Environmental Center
one-week sessions
June 21 - 25, June 28 - July 2
$150/session ($135 for FEC family member)
For Information: 412-422-6538
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