summer camps 2024

Summer camps at MuseumLab and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh are where children and youth can explore art, making, storytelling, nature, game design, metalworking and much more!

Camps for Grades 4 – 5 (ages 9-10) and Grades 6 – 8 (ages 11-13) are listed below.

All camps take place at MuseumLab.

The camp day is  9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Click here for details on camp rates, scholarships and more.

Click here for information on camps for PreK – Grade 3 (ages 3 – 8.)

Download the 2024 Summer Camp brochure here.

February 1

Camp descriptions published.
Scholarship application period opens.

February 19

Early registration opens for Museum members.
Join today to take advantage of early registration and a 10% discount on camps.

February 21

General registration opens.

June 17-21

Intro to Tools

Learn to safely use tools like drills, saws and soldering irons. Hot? Sharp? Loud? No problem!

Note: Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is closed on June 19. Camp rates for this week are pro-rated to reflect this.

June 24-28

Coding in Action

Use coding and computers to create cool projects in the real world, from controlling robots to cutting wood with a laser.

July 8-12

Studio Arts
Learn classic and contemporary approaches to art studio favorites. Build a mini-portfolio of skills while creating mixed-media sculptures, large scale sketches, experimental paintings and more.

July 15-19

Clay Exploration
Learn techniques to create coil pots, slab roll mugs and more in this hands-on ceramics camp. Campers can pick up their kiln-fired pieces one week after the completion of camp.

July 22-26

Sewing

Improve (or learn!) how to sew both by hand and on a sewing machine. Try different techniques and tools to see what styles suit you best.

July 29-Aug 2

Game Design

Board games, card games, field games, paper-and-pencil games… become an expert on what makes great games!

Aug 5-9

Science in Nature
Learn about plants, animals and the natural world around you through observation, experiments and play.

August 12-16

Animation
From hand-drawn to stop-motion, experiment with different animation techniques while making micro movies.

June 17-21

Graphic Novels

Graphic novels are both stories and art! From storyboarding to character development to design, learn the skills to create your own illustrated work.

Note: Children’s Museum of PIttsburgh is closed on June 19. Camp rates for this week are pro-rated to reflect this.

June 24-28

Cosplay
Ready, set, transform! Learn costume design and makeup techniques to bring your own fantastic characters and stories to life.

July 8-12

Intro to Metals
Explore metalworking through tools and techniques such as electro etching, sawing, enameling and soldering. Presented by the Arconic Foundation.

July 15-19

Coding in Action
Use code and computers to create cool projects in the real world, from controlling robots to cutting wood with a laser.

July 22-26

Model Houses & Miniatures
Build and decorate a small-scale house of your own design. Decide on the function, furnishing, and style of your unique space.

July 29-Aug 2

The Science of Art
Art studio meets science lab in this immersive camp for curious creatives. Explore processes such as the chemistry behind paint, the engineering in sculpture, and the tech behind digital art.

Aug 5-9

Clay Exploration
Learn techniques to create coil pots, slab roll mugs and more in this hands-on ceramics exploration. Campers can pick up their kiln-fired pieces one week after the completion of camp.

Aug 12-16

Enameling

Take a deep dive into the art of fusing colored glass to create unique imagery and patterns on metal. Previous metals experience is recommended, but not required. Presented by Arconic Foundation.