YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA
Traditional day camp at North Park YMCA, offering outdoor and indoor activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Summer Day Camp page for the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, which includes information about Camp Expedition at North Park. The YMCA is a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. The program is a day camp, offering activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor exploration. While specific Google reviews for 'CAMP EXPEDITION - North Park YMCA Camp' were not readily available, the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh generally has positive reviews, with the North Park Family Branch having a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising its facilities and programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory under this specific name. The website does not specify a staff-to-camper ratio or the camp's founding year.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1000 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
- Phone: 724-934-9622
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA
- What ages does YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA accept?
- YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA cost?
- YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA's hours?
- YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA?
- YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Expedition - North Park YMCA does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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