Summer Camp Guide for Plum, Oakmont & Verona

With the choice and variety of camps available in southwestern Pennsylvania, boredom won't be an option this summer.

Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for science, reading, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in our town and nearby.

If we've missed any, let us know in the comments!

Name: The Day Camp at Plum Creek at the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek
Type of camp: Day camp
Cost: Varies on number of week/children attending

Camp will be held the weeks of June 24, July 1, July 8 and July 15, with no camp on July 4. For more information and registration, go to www.daycampatplumcreek.org, or call 412-793-4525.

Name: SummerBlast at Unity Community Church in Plum
Type of camp: Day camp
Cost: $93 per child

The camp will be held during the weeks of June 17, July 8 and July 15. Click here for more information or call 412-793-6266.

Name: Camp Bouquetat the East Suburban Family YMCA in Plum
Type of camp: Day camp
Cost: $140 for facility members and $160 for program members

The camp will be held from June 10 to Aug. 23 Call the YMCA at 724-327-4667 or visit www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org/locations/east-suburban-family-ymca for details.

Name: Steel City Rowing Club, 101 Arch St. in Verona
Type of camp: Rowing
Cost: Prices vary

The camp will be held June through August. Services are offered for children ages 8 to 11, 12 to 14 and 15 to 18. Times vary. For more information, visit www.steelcityrowing.org or call 412-828-5565.

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