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Are you looking for the best summer camps Southwest of Pittsburgh and in the heart of Washington County plus fun things to do with kids this summer? Macaroni KID has your back.
Summer camps in Pittsburgh and Western PA offer a great experience for children to gain independence, form unique friendships, and learn new skills.
Washington County (and beyond) summer camps for kids and teens offer opportunities that simply aren't available in most schools. Whether the summer camp is a day camp, a Peters Township, Canonsburg, Claysville, Houston, or Washington neighborhood DIY camp, or a sleep-away camp, it allows for your child to immerse themselves in a whole different world. The Greater Washington PA area Macaroni KID is determined to provide you with some of the best places to take kids and teens in Pittsburgh this summer for camps and entertainment.

This guide will be updated weekly throughout the summer so check back for new camps being added. Subscribing to our newsletter is the fastest way to get the most up-to-date information delivered directly to your inbox. Have a camp that you'd like listed in our guide and directory? Email heathers@macaronikid.com or submit your information HERE.
No matter what your summer plans are, we hope you find our 2026 Southwest PA Summer Camp and Fun Guide to be a great resource. Be sure to check back to the MacKID Summer Camp and Fun Guide all summer long for new camps for kids and teens in and around Southwestern PA (including but not limited to: Canonsburg, Peters Township/McMurray, Washington, Waynesburg, Claysville, Finleyville, Chartier's-Houston, Venetia, and more) each week!
Sponsored Amazing Athletes
Weekly themed camps that promote sports, smiles, fitness, and fun!
Ages: 4-6
Canonsburg, PA Read More
Sponsored Camp Fernwood
Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.
Camp Fernwood's program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.
Sponsored Camp Splash Summer Active Day Camp
This is a 7-week, full-day active day camp at Town Park. Camp Splash provides children with activities that promote physical activity and friendship. It features three hours of swimming each day, weather permitting.
331 Hawthorne Street, CANONSBURG, PA Read More
Sponsored Falcon Sleepaway Camp
Widely recognized across the Midwest as Ohio’s premier summer camp, Falcon is an excellent opportunity for young people to gain a strong camping experience---and have a great time!
Falcon offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented mature staff, and a wide variety of activities. Our 1:4 staff/camper ratio enables us to give each Falcon camper the individual attention necessary to ensure a summer of fun and learning. Falcon counselors average five years of “Falcon experience” as campers and staff. Falcon is accredited by the American Camp Association under a set of over 300 standards emphasizing health, safety, and program quality.
Carrollton, Ohio
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Sponsored Fired Up Art Studio
Fired Up Pottery Studio is the South Hills premier paint your own pottery studio! Come enjoy the fun of creating something fabulous. Great for birthday parties, Summer Camps, Girl Scouts, Indian Princess parties and family get-togethers. There's something for everyone to paint!
4151 Washington Road, McMurray, PA Read More
Sponsored Grier Summer
Located on 320 mountainside acres in beautiful Central Pennsylvania, Grier Summer is a boarding and day camp for girls ages 7-17. Our campers are able to create memories that will last a lifetime!
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Sponsored Kathy's Music, LLC
Create your Best Summer with Camps, Classes, and Music Lessons with Kathy's Music. Discover Kindermusik classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers PLUS our Preschool Drop-off camps (3-5, 4-6, 5-7yrs), Musical Theatre (Disney productions) & singing camps, Ukulele camps (5-7 yrs), and Arts Infusion (5 days with group lessons and art for 6-10 years). Weave music into your summer with choices for every age, including music lessons for ages 6 through adults.
501 Valleybrook Road, Suite #104, McMurray, PA Read More
Sponsored Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department
Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department provides meaningful recreation and leisure opportunities from preschool through mature adults.
In addition, there are many opportunities for relaxation, learning and socialization to promote personal growth and well-being in our facilities and within our parks.
Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!
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Sponsored The Little Gym
Sponsored Triple B Farms
Children and adults love to play together in Pop's Farmyard, open weekends all summer long. Pick your Own during the summer. In the fall, we host Pittsburgh's finest Apple & Pumpkin Festival, more fun for the whole family. Worth the Drive since 1985!
823 Berry Lane, Monongahela, PA Read More
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This guide will be updated weekly throughout the summer so check back for new camps being added. Subscribing to our newsletter is the fastest way to get the most up-to-date information delivered directly to your inbox. Have a camp that you'd like listed in our guide and directory? Email heathers@macaronikid.com or submit your information HERE.
π Camp Laughalot π
470 Johnson Rd, Suite 200, Washington, PA Read More
π Extended Day Services π
, PA Read More
π Gaynor's School Of Cooking π
309 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA Read More
π Goldfish Swim School - Peters Twp π
690 Crosswinds Drive, McMurray, PA Read More
π Moschetta's Performing Arts Center π
Washington, PA Read More
π Summer Camps at Printscape Arena at Southpointe π
114 Southpointe Blvd., Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA Read More
π The Lemoyne Community Center π
Washington, PA Read More
π Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center π
Washington, PA Read More
πSoccer Shots π
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