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summer camps 2025

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

Camps for ages 9-10 and ages 11-13 are listed below.

All camps take place at MuseumLab.

The camp day is  9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Camp Basics: Get details on camp rates, lunches, scholarships and more.

Download the 2025 Summer Camp brochure here.

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camps for ages 9 - 10

June 16-20

Clay Exploration
Learn techniques to create coil pots, slab roll mugs and more in this hands-on ceramics exploration. Campers can collect their kiln-fired pieces at a later date.

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

June 23 – 27

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 7 – 11

Models + Minis
Build and decorate a small-scale house of your own design. Decide on the function, furnishing, and style of your unique space.

July 14 – 18

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

July 21 – 25

Studio Art
Young artists will 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.

Aug 4 – 8

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

August 11 – 15

Explore Nature
Learn about plants, animals, and the natural world around you through observations, experiments and play.

August 18 – 22

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

camps for ages 11 - 13

June 16 – 20

Intro to Metals
Explore tools and techniques including wire work, sawing, enameling and soldering.  Presented by Arconic Foundation.

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

June 23 – 27

Photography
Explore digital and film photography, learn to photograph different subjects, and see the world through a new lens. Participants will be introduced to the camera as a tool of self expression.

June 30 – July 3

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

Note: Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is closed on July 4. Camp rates for this week are pro-rated to reflect this.

July 14 – 18

Metal 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.

July 21 – 25

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

July 28 – Aug 1

Nature Exploration
Learn about plants, animals, and the natural world around you through observations, experiments, and play.

Aug 11 – 15

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.

Aug 18 – 22

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.

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For additional questions or assistance, please contact:

Email:  camps@pittsburghkids.org

Phone:  (412) 322- 5058

For details on camps for ages 4 -8 at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, click here.