Summer Fun in the South - Foundation Center

Summer Fun
in the
South 2013
Programs for Youth in South Pisburgh
Compiled by the Birmingham Foundaon 412- 481-2777
www.birminghamfoundaon.org

Organization
Program Name
Site Location
Kind of Program
Description
Ages
Eligibility
How to Enroll
Program Dates
Hours
Fees
Contact
Information
Allegheny County Department Breakfast, lunch and recreation Children & Teens to Age 18; Weekdays, June 10- August 16 Call Department of
of Human Services program. those w/ disabilities to age 21 Monday - Friday Human Services toll
Summer Food Program free: 1-800-851-3838
Summer Food Program Sites:
NOTE: times will vary upon
delivery at each site
Arlington Rec. Center 2201 Salisbury Street
Armstrong Playground 12 th & Sarah Streets or
McKinley Park Bausman Street
Ormsby Rec. Center 22 th & Sidney Streets
Phillips Park - Carrick 201 Parkfield Street Visit
Warrington Rec. Center
329 E Warrington Avenue
SUBJECT TO CHANGE - CALL OR
VISIT WEBSITE FOR MORE
INFORMATION
NO FEE!
Brashear Association Allentown Academy Summer Camp: Children currently enrolled in June 17 - July 11 Call Renee Greenlee,
Allentown Academy Drop-in summer camp featuring our grades 2-5 Monday-Thursday Education Coordinator
Summer Camp @ own summer feeding program to 11 am - 3 pm at Brashear Association
Hilltop United Methodist allow children to study urban * No camp on Fridays 412-431-2236 x 21 or
Church agriculture, grow vegetables, and No transportation provided.
631 Warrington Avenue, 15210 explore healthy eating options and
and
food preparation. Snack provided.
Grandview Park
Will also offer recreation and
Mt. Washington enrichment activities. NO FEE!
Carnegie Library - Carrick Dig Into Reading! All ages Summer Reading Contact:
Summer Reading Program Join the annual Summer Reading Kick-Off Party: Maggie Craig,
1811 Brownsville Rd. 15210 Club at the library, featuring books, Stop in and check out what’s Saturday, June 15 Youth Services Librarian
prizes, and weekly activities for kids going on or follow us on 1:00 pm 412-882-3897
of all ages. From babies and toddlers
to tweens and teens, there’s tons of free
for everyone at the library this summer!
Facebook at
www.facebook.com/
carnegielibrarycarrick
Join us for our Summer Reading Club
Kick-Off party on Saturday, June 15 @
1:00 pm, followed by weekly activities Online:
all summer long, like early literacy
storytime, art projects, games & more!
NO FEE!
http://alleghenycounty.
us/dhs/food.aspx
rgreenlee@brashearassociation.org
Stop in and check out
what’s going on or
follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/
carnegielibrarycarrick
www.carnegielibrary.org/
locations/carrick

Organization
Program Name
Site Location
Kind of Program
Description
Ages
Eligibility
How to Enroll
Program Dates
Hours
Fees
Contact
Information
Carnegie Library - Knoxville Summer Reading Program All ages June 10 - August 10 Please call the library
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party @
400 Brownsville Road 15210 Join the Summer Reading Club Check with the library for 412-381-6543
at the library! schedule of events Or Visit
Play the “Dig Into Reading” Game, attend
programs and events, win prizes!
NO FEE!
www.carnegielibrary.org/
locations/knoxville
Carnegie Library - Dig Into Reading @ Your Library All ages Registration starts on June 10 For more information
Mt. Washington Summer Reading Program: call the library @
Summer Reading Programs Children can sign up, report on books Register at the library Library hours: 412-381-3380
315 Grandview Avenue 15211 read, and collect prizes during regular starting on Monday, June 10 Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays:
library hours. End of summer reading 10 am - 5 pm Or visit
club party will be held for all
participants in August!
Storytimes for babies and toddlers,
and programs for school-aged
children will also be offered. Check
the library’s website for dates and times.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
& Thursdays:
11 am - 8 pm
NO FEE!
Carnegie Library - South Side Summer Reading Program All ages July - August Please visit the library
2205 E. Carson Street Check with the library for or call 412-431-0505
Pittsburgh, PA 15203 schedule of events NO FEE!
Citiparks - Pools Call for information on classes All ages June 14 - September 2 For more information
South Pittsburgh Pools Open: (provided staff is available) call 412-323-7928 or
City of Pittsburgh residents Monday-Friday 1:00-7:45 pm visit:
Ormsby - South Side 22nd & Sidney Streets, 412-488-8377 register for pool tags starting Saturday, Sunday, Holidays
Phillips - Carrick 201 Parkfield Street, 412-885-7498 on June 1 at the City-County 1:00-5:45 pm
REAM - Mt. Washington 321 Merrimac Street, 412-488-8312 Building, 414 Grant Street Pool tag fees:
4th Floor and at Citiparks pools Family of 4 - $60
during operating hours. Each add’l family member - $10
Adult (16 & up) - $30
Youth (ages 3-15) - $15
Ages 2 and under - FREE
Children’s Hospitial of Hard Head Helmet Fittings Ages 1-18 Kohl’s Chris Vitale at
Pittsburgh Injury Prevention Will provide FREE helmets and fit the Friday, July 19 412-692-8229
Hard Head Helmet Program helmets to children ages 1-18. No appointment necessary - 4:00-7:00 pm or
@ Kohl’s Department Store Sponsored by Kohl’s Foundation. bring your child to one of the Dayna Journsay-Hester at
Century III, sites 412-692-7106
9911 Mountain View Drive
West Mifflin, PA 15122
@ Pittsburgh Arts Festival
Arts Festival:
in Point Park Sunday, June 16
Near Ft. Pitt Museum
12:30-3:00 pm
www.carnegielibrary.org/
locations/mtwashington
http://pittsburghpa.gov/
citiparks/swimminghome

Organization
Program Name
Site Location
Kind of Program
Description
Ages
Eligibility
How to Enroll
Program Dates
Hours
Fees
Contact
Information
Citiparks Competitive sports, Fitness All ages Open weekdays and Saturdays General info:
Community Centers: programs, Ceramics, Arts & Crafts, Call the Centers for
http://pittsburghpa.gov/
Field Trips & various activities Call each Center for various operating hours
citiparks/communityrecreation-centers
activities available
Arlington 2201 Salisbury Street Arlington 412-488-8397
Ormsby (South Side) 22 nd & Sidney Streets Ormsby 412-488-8306
Phillips Park (Carrick) 201 Parkfield Street Phillips 412-885-7445
Warrington 329 E. Warrington Avenue Warrington 412-488-8369
Council of Three Rivers Comprehensive Child Development Age: birth to 3 years Year-round program For enrollment
American Indian Center and Family Support Program contact:
Early Head Start Provide: Eligibility based on income Home visits: on a varied Lyn Ruth
201 Rochelle Street • In-home visits schedule 412-431-4339
Pittsburgh, PA 15210 • Screenings To enroll call:
• Child assessments Lyn Ruth at 412-431-4339 Play Groups: two Fridays For information
• Play groups per month contact:
• Parent education
Debbie Gallagher
• Resource referrals 412-488-2750
Emerald View Park Yoga in the Park All ages Sundays 9:00-10:30 am Contact
Mt. Washington/Allentown/ Yoga class at Grandview Park Starting in June—September imanspeizer@mwcdc.org
Duquesne Heights 499 Bailey Avenue, 15211 $5/class or call 412-481-3220
x 204 to register.
Movies in the Park All ages Saturdays June - August
Free movies at Grandview Park
Movies start at dusk
499 Bailey Avenue, 15211 NO FEE!
River City Brass Concert All ages Saturday, June 15
Bring a picnic and enjoy music 6:30 pm Visit Citiparks website:
before the movie! NO FEE! www.citiparks.net
Grandview Park Bandstand
499 Bailey Avenue, 15211
Summer Bird Hike All ages Saturday, June 22 Visit Citiparks website:
Emerald View Park
Register at: www.ventureoutdoors.org/activities.
8:30-10:30 am www.citiparks.net
Saturday, June 22 8:30-10:30 am
$12/adult; $6/child
$12/adult; $6/child
aspx?id=57543
Call 412-481-3220
ext 200 for
Grandview Park Community Day Visit Saturday, June 22 more information
@ Grandview Park
www.friendsofgrandviewpark. 12 - 3 pm
499 Bailey Avenue, 15211 com or contact grandviewparkfriends@gmail.com
for more
www.friendsofgrand-
Visit
Arts & Crafts, Local Vendors, Food,
Music, Cars, and More!
info.
NO FEE! viewpark.com or contact

Organization
Program Name
Site Location
Kind of Program
Description
Ages
Eligibility
How to Enroll
Program Dates
Hours
Fees
Contact
Information
Emerald View Park - Cont. Roving Art Cart All Ages Friday, July 19
grandviewparkfriends@
Mt. Washington/Allentown/ Stop by Grandview Park, 10 am-1 pm
gmail.com for more info.
Visit Citiparks website:
Duquesne Heights for FREE art activities NO FEE!
www.citiparks.net
499 Bailey Avenue 15211 ***Many more events
are scheduled at the Park
Many more events are scheduled at
-call 412-481-3220 or
the Park - call 412-481-3220 or visit
visit www.mwcdc.org.
www.mwcdc.org
for more information!
Epilepsy Foundation Camp Frog 2013 Children and teens ages 8-17 Camp Frog @ Camp Fitch: Camp Fitch Contact:
Western/Central PA years old with epilepsy/seizure July 7-13 Amanda Stein at
1501 Reedsdale St., St. 3002 Camp Frog is a nationally-recognized disorder Fee: $555 1-800-361-5885
Pittsburgh, PA 15233 program that places extra supportive or email
and medical services into existing Camp Frog @ astein@efwp.org
Camp Frog at YMCA Camp YMCA summer camp programs, If your child has physical or Camp Conrad Weiser:
Fitch (near Lake Erie) allowing children who have a primary behavioral special needs, June 23-29 Camp Conrad Weiser
www.camptitch.com diagnosis of epilepsy / seizure please call 1-800-361-5885 Fees: $485 - ages 8-9 Contact:
disorder to enjoy summer camp just to discuss eligibility $605 - ages 10-12 Gretchen Knaub at
Camp Frog @ YMCA Camp like their peers $685 - ages 13-18 1-800-336-0301
Conrad Weiser Must complete a registration *Financial assistance available or email
(near Reading, PA) packet and meet with an for both camps through the gknaub@efwp.org
www.smymca.org Epilespy Foundation Staff Steve “Froggy” Morris/G. Peter
person. Rockwell Endowment Fund. www.efwp.org
Hilltop Community Children’s School-Age Summer Program Ages 5 - 8 June 17—August 30 Marcia L. Walters
Center Full day school-age children child care Monday - Friday 6:30 am-6:00 pm 412-381-6750
201 Orchard Place, 15210 Swimming & field trips Private pay and CCIS eligible. Fees: $32 daily, $160 weekly - Email:
Call for enrollment or site visit Includes breakfast and PM snack hilltoppccc@comcast.net
Girl Scouts Camp Redwing - Camp Like a Girl! Grades K-12 Call, email or visit website for For more information:
Western Pennsylvania How do you camp like a girl? Any way more information. Call 1-800-248-3355
30 Isabella Street you want! In addition to offering GSWPA invites ALL girls to
Pitttsburgh, PA 15212 resident and core camp experiences, camp with us this summer! Visit www.gswpa.org
there are eight great themes -
Love the outdoors but aren’t
GSWPA Camps: Adventures and Challenges, The Arts, currently registered as a Girl Or email:
Camp Yough, Allegheny County Camp Samplers, Classics and Scout? No problem! Your camp@gswpa.org
Camp Redwing, Butler, PA Cultures, Environment and Nature, pathway in Girl Scouting can
Camp Timberlake, Washington, PA Horse Lover, Special Interests, be all about camp, allowing
Swimming and Water Sports - as well you to challenge yourself,
as family programs and day camps spend time in nature, learn
that will appeal to the interests of about the environment, make
girls and their friends. Camping
friends and have fun - all

Organization
Program Name
Site Location
Kind of Program
Description
Ages
Eligibility
How to Enroll
GSWPA Camps: - Cont. allows girls to build new skills, gain a when your busy schedule
Camp Yough, Allegheny County sense of community & develop a permits and without ever
Camp Redwing, Butler, PA deep appreciation for nature. joining a troop!
Camp Timberlake, Washington, PA
GWSPA is committed to providing
exciting and enriching outdoor
experiences at several camping
facilities - each with their own
unique settings and opportunities.
Program Dates
Hours
Fees
Contact
Information
Learning Tree School Full-day child care Ages 6 weeks - 12 years Year-round Michele Antol,
Brashear Center Early learning program that provides Monday - Friday Director
2005 Sarah Street, 15203 a safe, nurturing environment and Eligibility: CCIS and DPW 6:30 am - 6:00 pm 412-481-1780
promotes physical, emotional, social, Call or email the center for
and cognitive development of young information or to set up a site Fees vary depending on age and Email:
children. visit. number of days attending southsidema@aol.com
Life’sWork of Western PA Life’sWork of Western PA is a not-for- Project Choice Call or visit website for more Call or visit website for
1323 Forbes Avenue profit organization whose mission is A self-suffieiency program for information. more information:
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 to continue its comprehensive and juvenile offenders and at-risk
innovative role of assisting persons youth with or without 412-471-2600
with disabilities or other barriers to disabilities. Ages 12-21
employment to achieve
independence and dignity through
productive employment
opportunities.
Project Match
Helps young adults with
significant disabilities to
transition from the classroom
to the working world.
Ages 16-24
www.lifesworkwpa.org
Choices
An individualized employment
service for youth with
disabilities, at-risk and
adjudicated youth. Ages 14-23
Lighthouse Cathedral Summer Enrichment Program Open to all July 1 - July 31 Contact
810 Fisher Street “Camp Around the World” Ages 4-14 Monday-Friday Mary Trent at
Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Children will sample six countries Request registration packet by 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 412-431-2230
412-431-2230 along with Mini-Sports Camp, Email: lighthousecathed@ Breakfast, Lunch and Snack
Drama/Dance, Computer Learning, aol.com
provided daily.
Reading, Arts & Crafts, Enrichment or Transportation in select areas.
Sessions, and weekly field trips Call the office between Registration fee (one-time): $50
10 am-2 pm -covers all meals, field trips, and
an end of the program trip to
Kennywood
lighthousecathed@
aol.com

Organization
Program Name
Site Location
Kind of Program
Description
Ages
Eligibility
How to Enroll
Program Dates
Hours
Fees
Contact
Information
Mt. Oliver Boro Recreation Transverse Park: Various field All ages Dates and times vary for field Contact:
activities at the Park activities - please call for more Mt. Oliver Boro
@ Transverse Park information 412-431-8107
Join us for Mt. Oliver Community All ages Call for dates
Days! @ Transverse Park
Pennsylvania Resources Wonderful World of Water Camp Children, ages 7-11 The Outdoor Classroom: Contact:
Council A five-day camp that allows youth July 15-19 Nancy at
Wonderful World of Water Day to explore watershed basics, learn 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 412-488-7490, ext. 247
Camp @ how human activity on land affects Call or email for registration or
The Outdoor Classroom the quality of water in rivers and materials and more email:
In Upper St. Clair streams, learn what can be done to information nancym@ccicenter.org
help protect and preserve
watersheds, go hiking on nature
trails, conduct water experiments,
$10 registration fee;
and make related crafts.
NO other fees for the camp
REAM Recreation Center Recreation, arts and sports Ages 12-18 Year-round Contact the Center for
321 Merrimac Street activities. Monday-Friday more information.
Mt. Washington 15211
4-8 pm
Please call for additional activities
throughout the summer!
NO FEE!
The Pittsburgh Project B.A.S.I.C. Camp: Students entering grades K-5 June 17 - August 8 To register:
2801 N. Charles Street Day camp offering swimming lessons, 8:30 am - 3 pm Call Sarah McLain:
Pittsburgh, PA 15214 educational, relational, sports and Fee: $275 with a possible $75 412-321-1678 ext 148
recreation, ecology, and bible- income discount. Breakfast, Or email:
center activities.
lunch, and most field trips
included.
smclain@pittsburgh
project.org.
Reach Camp: Students entering grades 6-8 June 17 - August 8 *Interested in
Day camp offering educational, 8:30 am - 3 pm volunteering to assist
relational, sports and recreation, Fee: $325 with a possible $75 with our camps this
ecology, and bible-centered activities. income discount. Breakfast, lunch summer? Contact
and most field trips included. Kim Carter at
412-321-1678 ext 144
The Underground: Students entering grades 9-12 June 17 - August 8
Day camp offering weekly outdoor
8:30 am - 3 pm*
trips, service projects, college visits,
*Varies by trip schedule
book discussions, and sports and
Free w/minimal costs
recreational opportunities.
for specific trips

Organization
Program Name
Site Location
Kind of Program
Description
Ages
Eligibility
How to Enroll
Program Dates
Hours
Fees
Contact
Information
Reading is FUNdamental The Storymobile is a library-on- All ages welcome! Every other Tuesday Katie Glover,
Pittsburgh wheels brining books, storytimes, 2:30-3:15 pm storymobile Co-Director:
@ Arlington Heights literacy games and activities to We have a wide selection of kglover@rifpittsburgh.org
Community communities across Pittsburgh. Stop books for children ages 0-16 and June 25, July 9, July 23,
3060 Arlington Avenue 15210 by in Arlington Heights every other a small adult collection. August 6, and August 20
Tuesday this Summer to listen to
stories, play games, and choose a
book to borrow.
*We will also be at the Arlington
Heights Community Day event
on June 28 from 12-5 pm.
Student Conservation Student conservation internships and High school and college-age Short-term summer and year- Call Nancy Schafer
Association jobs in South Pittsburgh and other round opportunities. 412-325-1851
239 4th Avenue, Ste 2100 sites. Or visit:
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
www.thesca.org
Venture Outdoors Ongoing: Ages 10-18 (younger possible) Summer and year-round trips Call or visit the website:
Youth Programs for Groups Guided outdoor adventure trips for Must have own transportation based on the season.
organized youth groups with an to & from sites, bring own 2 - 4 hrs per day 412-255-0564
educational aspect featuring lunch and dress for weather. Fees apply
kayaking, biking, geocaching, climbing All gear supplied. Scholarships available. www.ventureoutdoors.org
walls, fishing and more.
Voices Against Violence Free Summer Camp at Youth ages 6-17 June 24 - August 24 Richard Carrington @
@ McKinley Park McKinley Park: Monday-Friday 412-670-0121
Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Community activities, service projects Call for more information 9:00 am-3:00 pm
and field trips and will provide cultural
exposure, mentoring and life skills, math
and literacy programs, safety tips, nonviolent
techniques, problem-solving,
socialization, life planning, and
recreation/physical activity.
Free Breakfast, lunch and snack provided.
and to register
NO FEE!
Youthplaces at Structured recreation, mentoring Ages 12-18 Open through For additional
Warrington Recreation Center and sports and arts programs Come to the site to enroll August information, please call
329 E. Warrington Ave. 15210 Monday-Friday Youthplaces at
4-8 pm 412-434-0851
or visit
NO FEE! www.youthplaces.org
YouthWorks Summer Employment Ages: 14-25 Summer and year-round Call or visit website for
401 Wood Street Summer employment opportunities more information:
Suite 1500
for youth who were involved with
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 YouthWorks during the 12/13 412-281-6629
school year.

Organization
Program Name
Site Location
Kind of Program
Description
Ages
Eligibility
How to Enroll
Program Dates
Hours
Fees
Contact
Information
YouthWorks - Cont. Year-Round Programs: Year-round programs www.youthworksinc.org
401 Wood Street Afterschool training program for Program hours vary
Suite 1500 high-school age youth, 14-18;
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Incorporates work readiness training, Completion of YouthWorks’
career exploration, service learning, application and eligibility
career mentoring, and job search requirements
assistance; Meets weekly, October 2013
through early June 2014.
Monthly work readiness training
program for older youth, 19-25;
Incorporates work readiness
training, job search assistance,
financial literacy, entrepreneurship,
and substance abuse prevention.
Additional copies of this Summer Fun Guide will be made available at local schools, youth programs, churches and libraries and other public sites.
It is also available on our website at www.birminghamfoundation.org
Rev. 4/29/2013
~Subject to change – please check with individual programs for more detail or updates~