YMCA Camp Aim

★★★★★ 5.05 reviewsPittsburgh, PAAges 5–21

Last checked August 2026

Camp A.I.M. (Achieving Inclusion through Movement) is the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh’s specialized summer day camp for children and young adults with special needs, run by the Spencer Family YMCA and held at Carlynton High School, 435 Kings Highway, Carnegie, PA. It serves Learning Support, Autistic Support and Life Skills campers ages 5-21 and Emotional Support campers ages 5-12, Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 1:00pm across two summer sessions. Campers rotate through art, home economics, music, physical education, swimming and STEAM, and work toward a talent show, a Camp AIM Olympics, an Art-a-Palooza and a FEASTival, with trips to the Spencer YMCA, Crafton Pool and Park and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Instruction is individualized and aligned to each camper’s IEP, an on-site nurse handles medication administration, and Camp AIM is an approved Extended School Year provider for districts in Allegheny, Washington and Butler counties. Campers bring their own lunch.

Camps

Camp A.I.M. Session 1Past season
Jun 15 – Jul 1, 20269:00am – 1:00pmAges 5–21
Camp A.I.M. Session 2Past season
Jul 6 – Jul 16, 20269:00am – 1:00pmAges 5–21
Pricing notes

Session 1: June 15 - July 1 Camper Fee: $2,150 | Session 2: July 6 - July 16 Camper Fee: $1,500 | Discounted Cost for attending all sessions: $3,150…

The practical details

Daily hours
9:00am–1:00pm
Ages
Ages 5–21
Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh · YMCA
Nurse On-SiteField TripsWater Activities1:1 Aide Welcome
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★★★★★Gretchen Jezerc

Our family has camped at Deer Valley since the ‘70s. It is one of the most special places on earth. There is something for everyone. It brings out the best in everyone. Our kids are now in their 20s and absolutely wouldn’t miss it for the world. They and we have made lifelong friendships and precious family memories.

★★★★★Maeve Sentner

Deer Valley is our favorite place on earth! I've camped here since I was three years old and nothing beats the mountains, friendships, and memories created here. Truly the best escape every summer!

★★★★★Marge Boyd

As a former YMCA staff member I have attended several camps in various states. In my opinion this camp is the best of the best. It is a beautiful facility, well run by dedicated staff where customer service is a priority. The accommodations are top notch and the food is outstanding. You can be certain that the staff will go out of their way to make your visit a memorable experience.

★★★★★Gyromurphy

Going to Deer Valley is one of my most memorable childhood memories... way back from the 80s and early 90s. We still have the VHS tapes from there. The paddle boats, the docks, the "Big Red Castle" as I called it as a kid, which was the concession building that served ice cream at the top of the hill... the cabins we stayed in and the dining hall that hit you with maple syrup and coffee smells... I remember the skits they'd perform at the campfire area along the lake. Its been over 3 decades since I've been there, but to this day Deer Valley left memories in my life that ill never forget. I hope beyond hope that families today still get to experience this magical place. We even climbed Mt. Davis one year. If you live in Western PA, this camp is the best place to create generational memories

★★★★★Nellie Laskow

A beautiful camp for families during the summer and all kinds of folks/companies year round. My favorite place to disconnect from the outside world and be in nature!

$1,500 – $2,150 per sessionVisit website