Academy : Summer Discovery

Five Weeks of Fun & Focus

Steel City Squashers do not have the summer months off but instead spend their summer honing their academic and squash skills through participation in activities in and around Pittsburgh. Students work on intensive literacy and STEM curricula, practice squash daily, and go on field trips.

SUMMER 2025 Camp Offerings (3 sessions)

Session #1 Summer Discovery Camp (3rd-Incoming 9th Grade)

Dates: June 9th - June 13th

  • Details: Summer Discovery is a one-week summer experience designed as a preview of our school-year Squash Academy (SCSA) and Junior Squash League (JSL) program. This camp will focus on squash, academics, college and career readiness, and travel. Campers will develop their squash skills through professional coaching while engaging in academic enrichment, team-building activities, and creative projects. With a dynamic mix of on-court training, hands-on learning, and mentorship, Discovery Camp provides a taste of the full academy and JSL experience in a fun and supportive environment. *Lunch will be provided. 

Session #2 Swim + Squash Camp (6th-Incoming 9th Grade)

Dates:

Week 1 - July 7th - July 11th

Week 2 - July 14 - July 18th

  • Details: Swim & Squash Camp is a two-week dynamic summer program for middle schoolers, combining expert squash training with swimming for a well-rounded athletic experience. Campers will develop their skills on the squash court, build confidence in the pool, and participate in team building and enrichment activities, with exciting field trips every Friday. With experienced coaches and a supportive environment, this camp fosters fitness, skill development, and fun. *Lunch will be provided.

Session #3 Swim + Squash Camp (3rd-5th Grade)

Dates:

Week 1 - July 28th - August 1st

Week 2 - August 4th - August 8th

  • Details: Swim & Squash Camp is a two-week engaging summer program for elementary students, combining fun-filled squash training with swimming to build confidence and coordination. Young campers will learn foundational skills in both sports while enjoying team activities, creative play, and an exciting field trip every Friday. With experienced coaches and a supportive environment, this camp fosters a love for movement, skill development, and summer fun. *Lunch will be provided.

No “Summer Slide”

At its core, the Summer Discover Program is an academic enrichment program designed specifically to address gaps in PA Common Core skills. Each student participates in STEM and literacy courses, complete with homework assignments, in order to combat “summer slide”. However, students also get to play squash, go swimming and play team oriented, staff-led, games every day.

The field trips are some of the highlights of the summer; ranging from a day of fun at Kennywood Amusement Park to exploring Pittsburgh’s history at the Heinz History Center or art at the Warhol Museum.

Program Goals:

  • To provide academic enrichment designed to address gaps in PA Common Core skills

  • To develop a genuine interest in furthering their knowledge of the world

  • To grow a love of and dedication to Steel City Squash