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YMCA Camp Discovery - Baierl Family YMCA

CAMP DISCOVERY - Baierl Family YMCA Discovery Day Camps

Traditional day camp at the Baierl Family YMCA with diverse activities for campers.

▌ Editor's read The Baierl Family YMCA Discovery Day Camps website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer day camp programs. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on 1,100 reviews, with many positive comments highlighting the variety of activities and caring staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks and are trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED. The program is a day camp, offering themed weeks, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The owner type is a nonprofit organization. Social media handles found on the site are @pittsburghymca for Instagram and PittsburghYMCA for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

YMCA Camp Discovery - Baierl Family 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2564 Warrendale Bayne Rd, Warrendale, PA 15086
  • 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 Discovery - Baierl Family YMCA

What ages does YMCA Camp Discovery - Baierl Family YMCA accept?
YMCA Camp Discovery - Baierl Family 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 Discovery - Baierl Family YMCA cost?
YMCA Camp Discovery - Baierl Family 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 Discovery - Baierl Family YMCA's hours?
YMCA Camp Discovery - Baierl Family 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 Discovery - Baierl Family YMCA?
YMCA Camp Discovery - Baierl Family 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 Discovery - Baierl Family YMCA provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Discovery - Baierl Family 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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