Shady Side Academy announces summer program schedule

Registration is open for Shady Side Academy’s 2022 summer programs.

More than 25 fun, safe, affordable camps and classes are offered for kids entering grades pre-kindergarten through 12 on the SSA Senior, Middle and Country Day School campuses in Fox Chapel.

Programs run from June 13–Aug. 12, and include day camps, STEAM camps, sports camps, focus camps and summer school classes.

Designed with working parents in mind, full-day camps include lunch and free before-care, plus optional paid after-care. Bus transportation is offered to and from the Fox Chapel camps from the North Hills and East End communities.

Camps will have COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place, including limited enrollments.

Parents can reserve their child’s spot now for a non-refundable $50 deposit. For more information or to register, visit www.shadysideacademy.org/summer.

Day camps

North Hills Adventurers (grades pre-kindergarten through kindergarten) is offered on the 17-acre SSA Country Day School campus. Campers explore nature and play games in a unique treehouse classroom and on wooded trails, playgrounds and fields. Six weekly sessions are offered with half- and full-day options.

Day Camp Discovery (grades 1-5) takes place on the 130-acre SSA Senior School campus. Campers enjoy daily activities, including swimming, tennis, media arts, outdoor adventure and theater, plus competition days and picnic dance parties. Six weekly sessions are offered.

Camp Ren (grades 6-9) is a day camp offered on the 35-acre SSA Middle School campus. Campers enjoy greater autonomy and activities like robotics, cooking, filmmaking and ceramics. Six weekly sessions are offered.

Sports Camps

Sports camps (grades K-8) are led by SSA coaches and enable kids of all ability levels to learn a new sport or enhance their skills. Weeklong camps in tennis, basketball and ice hockey are offered at the SSA Senior School athletic complex.

Steam Camps

Steam Camps (grades K-8) engage kids in creative, hands-on activities in science, technology and more. Weeklong camps include Minecraft and Roblox programming for middle school kids, and Mad Science camps in robotics, LEGOs, earth science, outer space and more for elementary school kids.

Focus Camps

Focus Camps (grades K-5) allow kids to focus on a single interest or skill. Weeklong camps in drama, mindfulness, and sports and games are offered.

Summer School

Summer school (grades 2-12) offers small classes and individual attention. Students in grades 2-8 can brush up on math and language arts, and a Stay & Play option allows them to pair summer school and day camp for a full day of learning and fun. High school offerings for grades 9-12 include for-credit courses in art, math and science.