Come and catch them all! Join Pokéteam Carnegie to explore the natural world of Pokémon. Learn about different Pokémon and examine their habitats to discover what makes them strong. Compare the life cycle of Pokébugs to real insects. Create your own Poké Ball and Pokémon creature based on real features of amazing animals. Go on quests in the museum and Schenley Park to find Pokémon.
Please note: We value hands-on, real-world experiences for our campers. This camp is Pokémon themed, but campers should not expect to play PokémonGo on tech devices during camp.
The last day to register for this camp is May 29, 2024.
Learn more about PokéGo.
Discover the amazing creatures living in and around your home! Explore nearby Schenley Park to look for insects, amphibians, and reptiles. Hunt for insects in leaf litter, go on a mammal scavenger hunt, and make beautiful music as part of a bird symphony. Conduct plant pigment experiments and dissect fruits and vegetables. Uncover micro mysteries using magnifiers and a video microscope.
The last day to register for this camp is June 5, 2024.
Learn more about Backyard Biology.
The Olympic Games just got wild! Find out who goes for the gold across the animal kingdom. Is a flea or a kangaroo better at the high jump? Would the gorilla or the fennec fox take the prize in a 100-meter dash? How would your skills stack up? Celebrate the global games by exploring habitats from the African Savanna to the Arctic Circle. Play physical games and take on friendly design challenges to see how your skills stack up to those of the animal kingdom!
The last day to register for this camp is June 12, 2024.
Learn more about Animal Olympics.
Search for salamanders, set up insect traps, and “fish” for microplankton on biology expeditions. Soar to new heights as you study seed dispersal. Find animals in different ecosystems on hikes through nearby Schenley Park. Investigate woodlands and streams farther afield on an extended day field trip to Powdermill Nature Reserve, the museum’s environmental research center.
Activity fee: $50
Day trip to Powdermill Nature Reserve: museum pick up at 6:30 p.m. Late afternoon snack provided.
The last day to register for this camp is June 12, 2024.
Learn more about Eco Adventure.
Sort fact from fiction in tales from around the world! Explore the museum and search for clever creatures from favorite fables, like tortoises, hares, and bears. Build a house strong enough to keep out a big bad wolf. Meet some of the museum’s live animal ambassadors and create your very own fantastic creature story.
This half-day camp keeps pace with active 4- and 5-year-olds and includes a mid-morning snack.
The last day to register for this camp is June 12, 2024.
Learn more about Furry Fables.
Blaze a trail, lead a hike, and handle live insects. Learn how to manage, conserve, and restore local habitats. Investigate wildlife in Schenley Park and venture to Frick Park by way of Pittsburgh Regional Transit. Build essential skills in emergency preparedness and hazard prevention that you can use to protect hikers and habitats. Delve into the science of forest fires, severe weather, orienteering, and more on a day trip to Powdermill Nature Reserve.
Activity fee: $50
Day trip to Powdermill Nature Reserve: museum pick-up at 6:30 p.m. Late afternoon snack provided.
The last day to register for this camp is June 12,2024.
Learn more about Youth Museum Institute: Nature Rangers.
Learn all about animals and their homes as you spot critters in the forest, search for bugs in the stream, catch amphibians in the pond, and observe birds at the wetlands of the Avian Research Center. Play games to mimic how animals breathe, move, eat, and avoid predators. Get your hands dirty by creating your own nest, burrow, pond, and hive. Campers will get to screen print their own t-shirts the commemorate their time at camp!
The last day to register for this camp is June 19, 2024.
Learn more about Go Wild.
Calling all five-year-olds who are ready for a full-day camp adventure!
Examine fascinating natural patterns and use objects from nature to create your own designs. Dig into the science behind color and texture as you experiment with bright red beets, beautiful butterfly wings, gorgeous geodes, and spiral snail shells. Meet critters of all shapes and sizes as you explore the marvels and mysteries of the natural world.
This camp is a full-day experience set at the best pace for young learners. Fascinating science experiments and nature explorations are interspersed with snacks, rest time, and active play to keep your child engaged all day. Maximum class size is 15 students with a 5:1 child-to-adult ratio.
Hi-Fives! camps are recommended for kids who have finished a year of full-day kindergarten or full-day child care.
Please note: Pre-camp and post-camp care are not available for Hi-Fives! campers. Hi-Fives! campers must be picked up by 3:15 p.m.
The last day to register for this camp is June 19, 2024.
Learn more about HiFives!: Natural Wonders.
Get ready to trek into the field! Collect plant, animal, and water samples from the forest, stream, and pond. Put your findings under the microscope, and practice identification with a scientific tool called a dichotomous key. Learn how to protect your local watershed through hands-on experiments. Discover the unique adaptations of birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals by observing living animals in nature and examining furs and skulls from museum collections.
The last day to register for this camp is July 3, 2024.
Learn more about Beginner Biologists.
Explore the world of Super Mario and find out how it compares to our natural world. Adventure into the museum and meet the inspirations for your favorite turtle and dinosaur characters. Create STEM-based “power-up” projects, and dive into the natural biomes that match up to favorite game worlds. Design and race your own model go-kart and complete a Mario-inspired obstacle course in this week of next-level fun!
The last day to register for this camp is July 3, 2024.
Learn more about Mario's Natural World.
From anthills to wasp nests, animals have unique ways to create shelter. Throughout the week, you’ll undertake a habitat design challenge using naturally available resources to replicate nature’s designs and see if your creations can withstand the same elements of their natural counterparts. Explore different cultures to discover how they are inspired by the natural world. Take a hike for inspiration as you explore nearby Schenley Park to scope out example structures in nature.
The last day to register for this camp is July 10, 2024.
Learn more about Build It and Break It.
Calling all five-year-olds who are ready for a full-day camp adventure!
See it! Smell it! Hear it! Touch it! Discover how your brain decodes the world. Learn how vision impacts taste buds by taking a blind taste test. Follow your nose to solve a smelly mystery. Sharpen your eyesight as you search for clues on a sensory scavenger hunt. Become a nocturnal naturalist by training your ears to identify owls, insects, and other nighttime critters.
This camp is a full-day experience set at the best pace for young learners. Fascinating science experiments and nature explorations are interspersed with snacks, rest time, and active play to keep your child engaged all day. Maximum class size is 15 students with a 5:1 child-to-adult ratio.
Hi-Fives! camps are recommended for kids who have finished a year of full-day kindergarten or full-day child care.
Please note: Pre-camp and post-camp care are not available for Hi-Fives! campers. Hi-Fives! campers must be picked up by 3:15 p.m.
The last day to register for this camp is July 10, 2024.
Learn more about HiFives!: Science of the Senses.
Discover the conservation science that happens every day at Powdermill! Hike to the Avian Research Center and create designs to protect birds from colliding with windows. Explore Powdermill Run, an exceptional-value stream, and build a model watershed. Learn easy ways to conserve water and recycle to make a big impact on the planet. Screen-print an endangered animal t-shirt as you learn about species of concern in a diverse range of habitats.
The last day to register for this camp is July 17, 2024.
Learn more about Eco Rangers.
Skunks, spiders, and snakes – oh my! Let’s explore what makes misunderstood animals so important in their ecosystems. Separate fact from fiction and learn about the survival skills of amazing creatures of all sizes. Get an up-close look as you dissect a real squid using age-appropriate tools and techniques. Encounter animal ambassadors that call the museum home and taste a snack that they may enjoy. Work with your fellow campers to create an awareness campaign for your favorite misunderstood animal.
The last day to register for this camp is July 24, 2024.
Learn more about The Good, the Bad, the Misunderstood.
Uncover woodland wonders as you turn over stones, explore aquatic ecosystems, and look for life under leaves and logs. Conduct a digestion experiment, and use the power of the sun to make a tasty snack. Investigate diverse biomes throughout the museum. Build a bug condo and design a cozy compost bin for worms. Use your new nature knowledge to create your own nature game.
The last day to register for this camp is July 31, 2024.
Learn more about Go Nature Go.
Come and catch them all! Join Pokéteam Carnegie to explore the natural world of Pokémon. Learn about different Pokémon and examine their habitats to discover what makes them strong. Compare the life cycle of Pokébugs to real insects. Create your own Poké Ball and Pokémon creature based on real features of amazing animals. Go on quests in the museum and Schenley Park to find Pokémon.
Please note: We value hands-on, real-world experiences for our campers. This camp is Pokémon themed, but campers should not expect to play PokémonGo on tech devices during camp.
The last day to register for this camp is August 7, 2024.
Learn more about PokéGo.
Sort fact from fiction in tales from around the world! Explore the museum and search for clever creatures from favorite fables, like tortoises, hares, and bears. Build a house strong enough to keep out a big bad wolf. Meet some of the museum’s live animal ambassadors and create your very own fantastic creature story.
This half-day camp keeps pace with active 4- and 5-year-olds and includes a mid-morning snack.
The last day to register for this camp is August 14, 2024.
Learn more about Furry Fables.