June 11-15, grades K-5

Tennis pro Mark Haffner has been running a tennis camp at Shady Side for more than seven years. Campers will learn basic front-hand and backhand skills, practice serves, learn game strategy and have a blast with the best kids' tennis coach around!

June 11-15 or Aug. 6-10, grades 1-3 & 4-6

If you’re looking for an exciting week of camp for your child, come join us at Soccer Shots Summer Camp. We have a special curriculum for our camps, and your kids will be sure to have a great time with some of their favorite Soccer Shots coaches! The week will focus on individual skill, fitness and sportsmanship, and learning through fun games and team interaction. Sneakers or athletic shoes, and a water bottle is all that is needed (we will provide a Soccer Shots water bottle on the first day).

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, communication and curriculum. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.

June 11-15, grades 2-6

SSA varsity basketball coach David Vadnais welcomes all future hoops stars for a week of fun and training. From shooting and ball-handling to defense and strategy, Coach Vadnais and his staff will work with kids on fundamental skills.

SOLD OUT - Please email summerprograms@shadysideacademy.org to be added to our waiting list.

July 30 - Aug. 3, grades 4-8

SSA varsity coach Mark Hessler will take beginning and immediate golfers and prepare them for the next level. Golfers will spend mornings at the Pine Creek driving range honing their short game, putting and driving skills, while competing in fun skills games for prizes! After lunch, golfers will head to the Fox course at Pittsburgh North to play nine holes. Coach-to-golfer ratio is 4:1. Current varsity coaches, college golfers and a few pros will coach this camp. Must have own clubs.

Aug. 6-10, grades K-8

SSA boys prep hockey coach Jonathan Johnson and his staff lead two simultaneous ice hockey camps in our McKnight Hockey Center. The beginners' camp focuses on the fundamental skills necessary to play hockey. The advanced camp focuses on conditioning, strength and refinement of skills for the more experienced player. Players must provide their own equipment: helmet with full face mask, should pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, hockey jock, shin pads, skates and a stick.

Week I (June 11-15), grades K-5

If you just can't wait to be a star, take the stage with some singing, dancing and acting! Taught by Senior and Middle School drama staff, students will create a set, make their own costumes, learn some songs and dances, and perform for an audience of friends and family on the last day of the camp.

Week I (June 11-15), grades 1-2

Intro to Drone Flying Missions is specifically designed for campers with little to no experience flying drones. Through the use of iPad flight simulators and clear instructions on basic flying maneuvers, young Drobots’ pilots will experience a program filled with excitement, games, challenges and learning. Campers work all week long to prepare for the most enjoyable part of the week: the Ultimate Drone Games that include events such as: Tic-Tac-Drone, Drone Darts, Duck-Duck-Drone and more. All campers go home with interactive workbooks and plenty of Drobots Company keepsakes and trinkets so the memories last long beyond the summer. For more information on Drobots Drone STEM Camps please visit: www.drobotscompany.com

Week I (June 11-15), grades 3-5

Superhero Missions is specifically designed for both the novice and experienced drone enthusiasts. Our instructors will open the creative minds of participants as campers attack and defend against Superheroes and Villains. Students will begin the week learning basic maneuvers before using their “Spidey-Sense” to conquer missions such as: Batman’s Drone-Mobile Escape, The Breakout of Iron Man and more. Participants will storyboard their own escape missions while other students attempt to outsmart them using the drone to locate and capture. All campers go home with interactive workbooks. For more information on Drobots Drone STEM Camps please visit: www.drobotscompany.com

Week II (July 30 - Aug. 3), grades 1-2

Intro to Drone Coding Games is specifically designed for campers with little to no experience flying drones or coding. Campers will learn the basic principles of how to code drones to fly. Campers will learn to pitch, yaw and roll through self-created obstacle courses and then utilize iPads to code the drones through the obstacle courses. All campers go home with interactive workbooks and plenty of Drobots Company keepsakes and trinkets so the memories last long beyond the summer. For more information on Drobots Drone STEM Camps please visit: www.drobotscompany.com

Week II (July 30 - Aug. 3), grades 3-5

Drone Coding Wizards has been specifically designed for both the novice and experienced drone enthusiasts. Through the use of iPad flight simulators and clear instructions on basic flying maneuvers, young Drobots’ pilots will experience a program filled with excitement, games, challenges and learning. Campers work all week long to prepare for the most enjoyable part of the week: the Ultimate Drone Games that include events such as: Drone Baseball; Dronado, Womp Rat Invasion, Drone Bowling and more. All campers go home with interactive workbooks. For more information on Drobots Drone STEM Camps please visit: www.drobotscompany.com

Week II or III (July 30 - Aug.3 or Aug. 6-10), grades K-5

Picture your child in the care of energetic and imaginative counselors exploring the world of needle-arts. At Handwork Day Camp, you’ll find campers sharing stories and laughs while working on a wide array of unique projects. Our goal is to teach useful skills such as, hand-sewing, embroidery, knitting, weaving, needle-felting and much more! Campers are always free to express themselves and are enveloped in creativity and fun. Whether refining skills or learning brand new ones, our camp is sure to delight. Join the fun with Summer 2018's fresh new curriculum with different projects every week!

Week III (Aug. 6-10), grades K-5

This multi-sport camp offers basic guided instruction and semi-competitive play in sports including tennis, soccer, basketball and track & field. Recreational sports such as kickball, dodgeball and volleyball will complement “training” sessions. All campers will get a chance to relax and recuperate in our beautiful indoor pool.

Week III (Aug. 6-10), grades 3-5

Technology and computer skills abound in Jr. Filmmakers Camp. Our media arts lab serves as the hub of operations for our tech-savvy campers. Young filmmakers will use the entire campus to complete creative activities such as film editing, slideshow creation, graphic design, audio manipulation and LEGOmation.

Week III (Aug. 6-10), grades 3-5

This is week is filled with pure action as students enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports, Drone Obstacle Racing. Campers will progress through various skill challenges and learn how to perform various exercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drone’s speed and agility. Campers will use iPads and remote controls to navigate the drone through short and long obstacle courses. Participants will also create the design and help build the the obstacle course in preparation for the last day’s final activity and competition. All campers go home with interactive workbooks. For more information on Drobots Drone STEM Camps please visit: www.drobotscompany.com

Week I or Week II (June 11-15 or July 30 - Aug. 3), grades 1-7

Whether brand new to chess, or already a checkmate champion, your child can learn more about the royal game at the Chess Camp. Led by USCF National Master Ben Johnson, the camp will feature daily interactive chess lessons, but also fun activities like team chess, chess puzzles and chess trivia. Chess teaches higher order thinking skills and sportsmanship, so chess camp is a great way to help your child stay sharp over the summer. Chess sets are provided for use at the camp.

Week I (June 11-15), grades K-2 or Week III (Aug. 6-10), grades 3-5

Campers will experientially "travel" to ten different countries from India to Peru while trying a variety of contemplative practices. Folktales, art projects, nature walks, yoga, cuisine from different countries, and music are just some activities involved! This is a truly unique camp combining world cultures, art and fun learning!