Youth Programs


Program Categories:


Fitness/Athletics    Art/Education/Nature   


Register:

  • Sign up in person at the Parks and Recreation office.
  • Online registration is open here
  • Call the Parks and Recreation office at 412-262-1703 to pay with credit card.
  • Send in a check to our mailing address with the participants name, date of birth, address, phone and e-mail. You will not be officially registered in the class until you receive a confirmation e-mail.
  • If interested in teaching a class with Moon Parks and Recreation, please fill out a proposal and submit to info@moonparks.org
Program Policy:  Program Policy

Program Waiver:  Program Waiver





 

FITNESS/ATHLETICS  

Junior Olympian Intro to Karate (Ages 4-7)
Train with Dustin Baldis, USA National Karate Team Coach
Discover the Champion within!  A Karate class specifically designed for ages 4-7 year olds that focuses on honing motor skills, coordination and age appropriate physical fitness!  Each class is designed to Establish Discipline, Manners, Focus and the Structure of a Japanese Style of karate known as Shotokan.


Dates:        
          Mondays, March 3rd-March 24th
Time: 5:15-5:45pm (Mondays)
Fee: $49-Moon Resident, $54- Non Resident
Location: Moon Township Schoolhouse Activity Center


NEW Family Fit Playtime
Dates: March 3rd-March 24th
          April 7th-April 21st
          May 5th-May 19th
Location: Moon Township Schoolhouse Activity Center (120 Mooncrest Dr)
Time: Mondays, 10-11am
Fee: $30-Moon Resident, $35-Non Resident (Per 3 week session)

Family Fit Playtime offers fun, movement-based activities like obstacle courses and fitness games. This class helps families bond, play and stay active together in a welcoming environment- no equipment needed!



Mom & Me Fitness
Dates: January 6th-January 20th
          February 3rd-February 17th

Location: Moon Township Schoolhouse Activity Center (120 Mooncrest Dr.)
Time: Mondays, 10-11am
Fee: $30 – Moon Resident $35 Non Moon Resident (Per 3 week session)

Stay fit with your little one by your side! This class offers a supportive environment for mothers to work out. Perfect for moms with babies or toddlers up to 3 years old, this program encourages fitness and well-being while setting a positive example for your child. Join other moms in a fun, engaging workout!


 

ART/EDUCATION/NATURE  
  


Moon Earth Day- "Powered by People, Fueled by Green” 
This year’s event will feature many interactive booths and activities brough to us by environmental organizations from all over the Pittsburgh area. Snack vendors will be onsite. 
Sponsorship/volunteer opportunities are available for this event! Please contact Lauren Madison at lmadison@moontwp.us  
Date: Sunday, April 27 
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.  
Fee: FREE 
Location: Robin Hill Park

Earth Day Kids Design Contest!

Art Adventures (Ages 5 to 12)
Art Adventures class will welcome kids ages 5-12 and will be an opportunity for each student to explore their creativity. By introducing famous artist and letting the kids create their own masterpiece, this is a fun and affordable way to add artistic enrichment to your child after-school activities. There are 3 classes per session.
In April our schedule will be changing, and we will be moving Art Adventures to Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm
DATE: Wednesdays April 9-23
                                 May 7-21
TIME: 5:00-6:30pm
FEE: $40 Moon Residents/ $45 Non-Residents
Location: Schoolhouse Activity Center

Safe@Home by Safe Sitter (Grades 4-6)
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. Safe@Home is a 90-minute program that teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
Date Options: Tuesday May 13 4:30-6:00pm
FEE: $25 Moon Residents/ $30 Non-Residents
Location: School House Activity Center

Music Play with Ms. Caitlin   (Ages 0 to 4 w/adult)
Join Ms. Caitlyn, The Musical Mom, for monthly Sing & Plays, a popup music class that will ignite a lifelong love of music in your child! Designed to inspire and guide children in their first steps of their musical journey, our monthly Sing & Plays will feature seasonal songs, chants, and musical stories. Ms. Caitlyn believes that every child is born with inherent musical potential which grows through communal music experiences. With a play-based approach, each Sing & Play offers an engaging experience for you and your child that fosters musical discovery and growth. Experience the joy of making music, together! Our Sing & Play is offered for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Dates: April 29 Bloom & Grow!
Time: 6:00-6:45pm
FEE: $30 Moon Residents/ $35 Non-Residents -per family, per session
Location: Schoolhouse Activity Center

Little Sprouts Nature Play Group (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Join us for a small once a month PreK playgroup!
Program is nature based and will offer many enriching activities for your little one. Program is open for ages 3-5 with adult. Space is limited.
Date: Mondays April 28, May 19 (adjusted for holiday)
TIME: 10:00-11:00am
FEE: $5 Moon Residents/ $6 Non-Residents- per session
Location: School House Activity Center

Safe Sitter Essentials (Grades 6-8)
Safe Sitter® Essentials is a program designed for students in grades 6-8 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. In addition, Safe Sitter® teaches young teens life and business skills, so that they know how to be prepared, be responsible, and be considerate whether they are babysitting or doing odd jobs for family, friends, or neighbors.  The winter classes will be offered in two part sessions.
Date/Time: Wednesday April 2 4:30-7:00 & Monday April 21 2:00-4:30pm (No school for Moon School District)
FEE: $45 Moon Residents/ $50 Non-Residents -per two part session
Location: School House Activity Center

Eco Daze (Ages 5-12)- SOLD OUT!
What’s better than hanging out with friends on one day off of school? How about two days in a row??
Kids are welcomed to join us for the last two days of spring break, Monday April 21 and Tuesday April 22. We are going to celebrate Earth Day, learn about plants, gardens, and pollinators, and make tons of spring crafts and art projects.
Kids are welcome to arrive at 8:45am and classes will begin at 9am. Everyone is also welcome to bring their lunch and kids can be picked up any time between Noon-1:00. During the lunch hour, kids can eat, play games and enjoy some free time with their friends. Snacks will be provided.
Date: Monday April 21 & Tuesday April 22
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm -drop off starts at 8:45, pick up between noon-1pm.
Fee: $50 Moon residents/$55 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center

A Hero’s Journey: Creative Writing Workshop (Grades 5-8)
Join Miss Amethyst, our amazing AmeriCorps service member, for a one evening creative writing workshop. Amethyst will guide participants though “A Hero’s Journey” a mythic structure that can be used to create a unique and personalized story. Kids are welcome to bring their own laptop or tablet to write with or a notebook if they prefer to hand write. Please let us know if your child would need to borrow a device as we do have some available for use during the workshop. Snacks/drinks provided.
Date: Wednesday April 30, 5:00-7:00pm
FEE: $10 Moon Residents/ $15 Non-Residents
Location: School House Activity Center

Mother’s Day Tea Party  (Ages 5 to 12 w/adult)
An exciting addition to our usual tea party schedule!
Please join us at Robin Hill Park to celebrate all the special women in our lives! This Teddy Bear Picnic themed tea party will be extra special for kids, their teddy bear and their adult to enjoy a light lunch, some fun crafts, door prizes, and more! Cross your fingers for nice weather so we can add tables to the patio and grow this event to include more attendees!
Thank you to our sponsor: Harmony at Diamond Ridge!
Date: Saturday May 10
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
FEE: $22 Adults Moon Residents/ $25 Adults Non-Residents.
         $18 kids residents/$21 kids non-residents.
         All children need to attend with an adult, who is registered.
Location: Robin Hill Park

Summer Kiddo Kickoff (Ages 5-12)
Kick off the summer by spending part of your day with friends playing games, making crafts, and getting a head start on all the summer fun!
Kids are welcome to arrive at 8:45am and activities will begin at 9am. Everyone is also welcome to bring their lunch and kids can be picked up any time between Noon-1:00. During the lunch hour, kids can eat, play games and enjoy some fun free time with their friends. Snacks will be provided.
Date: Tuesday May 20 (no school for Moon School District)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm -drop off starts at 8:45, pick up between noon-1pm.
Fee: $25 Moon residents/$30 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center

Knowledge Connection (Grades 6-12)
The Knowledge Connection program is an open-door/drop in resource space that is free and open to all of Moon Township. The program will provide internet access, use of laptops/tablets, limited printing for homework, homework and school project help, fun activities and crafting opportunities.
There will be an open/rolling registration for the program through the school year, to ensure that emergency contact information is collected and a waiver is signed by a parent/guardian. Daily program space capacity may be limited.
Date: Thursdays (closed April 17)- Last day May 29, adjusted hours for early dismissal, will reopen for the new school year in August!
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Location: School House Activity Center

Kids Uno Tournament (Ages 7-14)
Join us for our first ever bracket style Uno Tournament! Player will participate in multiple rounds working down to the final winner. Players should have some experience with the game and understand the basic rules of Uno.
There will be prizes for the top winners and a trophy for our champion!
Date: Monday April 7 4:30-6:30pm
Fee: $10 Moon residents/$15 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center

Craft-a-palooza 2025! (Ages 5-13)
Love to craft and make stuff? Can’t get enough glitter, glue and stickers? This is the event for you!
Please join us for our first ever crafting marathon of non-stop making. We will have a HUGE variety of craft kits and projects available for kids to make at their own pace, make as few or as many as you want. There will be crafts for all seasons and holidays. Snacks and drinks provided.
Date: Monday March 31 4:30-6:30pm
Fee: $8 Moon residents/$10 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center

Music Bingo for Kids (Ages 5-12)
Join us for a fun-filled evening of Kid's Music Bingo! Sing along to catchy tunes, mark off your cards, and win awesome prizes. It’s a lively, interactive event. We will also have a craft or two as well as some snacks and drinks!
Date: Monday April 14 4:30-6:00pm
Fee: $10 Moon residents/$12 non-residents
Location: School House Activity Center


SUMMER CAMPS

We are hiring for Summer Camp Staff! (18+)
Perfect for graduating seniors or college students home for the summer.
Job Description
Application
Any questions, please email lshaughnessy@moontwp.us 

2025 Moon Parks and Recreation Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)
Moon Parks and Recreation’s summer camp provides recreation to elementary-age children ages 5-12. Summer camp will provide arts & crafts, exercise, games, some lunches/snacks, special events, field trips and more! Space is limited and camp fills quickly. There is no online registration for this program.

New campers can register in person starting March 18, 1:00-4:00pm at the School House Activity Center.

Summer Camp Registration Form

Summer Camp Parent Handbook

Dates: Monday-Friday, June 2- August 8 (10-weeks) -No camp July 4
Time: Program 8 AM-5 PM
Fee: One child $190 base fee, per week, sibling discounts available/non-resident fees may apply.
         June 30-July 3, short week, adjusted base fee $155 per child.
Location: Moon Park- Brewer Pavilion

Tentative camp schedule -Subject to change! Please note ALL weeks of Moon Parks camp are now full. We can add to the waiting list of any weeks!

*FULL Week 1  J une 2-6                Creepy Crawlies               -Iceman Reptiles Visit 
This camp is all about exploring the fascinating world of insects, spiders, reptiles and other creepy crawlies. Kids will embark on bug hunts, learn about the creepy critters in their environment, and get up close and personal with snakes and lizards! From arts and crafts inspired by the world of insects to exciting outdoor explorations, Creepy Crawlies Summer Camp offers fun, hands-on experiences that are perfect for curious young adventurers.

*FULL Week 2   June 9-13              STE(A)M Week                -Carnegie Science Center field trip & visit from Raccoon Creek Park Rangers -Thank you to our Field Trip Sponsor: Burn Bootcamp!
This week is all about hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Kids will dive into exciting projects like building marble runs, experimenting with science experiments, creating art through coding, and solving engineering challenges. Plus and exciting field trip to the Carnegie Science Center.

* FULL Week 3   June 16-20            Color Craze                      -Music Bingo visit
A vibrant week full of creativity and fun! Each day, we’ll explore a different color, diving into exciting activities like arts and crafts, games, and experiments inspired by that color. Whether it’s painting with shades of blue, creating red-themed art, or discovering the science of yellow, every day brings a new hue to explore! And we will have a fun afternoon of Kids Music Bingo!

*FULL Week 4   June 23-28            Earth Day Everyday         -Phipps Nature Concervancy field trip & visit from Moon Township Garden Club
We celebrate and protect our planet all week long! Campers will engage in fun, eco-friendly activities like gardening, recycling challenges, nature walks, and creating art from recycled materials. Each day focuses on teaching kids how to care for the Earth through hands-on learning and creative projects. Field trip to Phipps and a visit from Moon Township Garden Club!

*FULL Week 5   June 30-July 3      Seasonal Adventures
Every day is a new seasonal experience! Each day of the week, campers dive into the fun and excitement of a different season—Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. From springtime scavenger hunts and summer water games to fall crafts and a winter wildlife program from Humane Animal Rescue, kids will explore the magic of every season through creative activities, outdoor adventures, and seasonal games.

*FULL Week 6   July 7-11               Wild World of Sports         -Washington Wildthings field trip
Campers will explore a variety of exciting sports from around the world—soccer, basketball, volleyball, cricket, and even lesser-known games! Each day is packed with thrilling challenges, team-building activities, and skill-building drills. And a field trip to see a Washington Wildthings game!

*FULL Week 7   July 14-18             Reading is FUNdamental   -Story teller visit & visit from Moon Library
Every day is a new chapter of fun and imagination! Campers will dive into the world of books through interactive reading sessions, exciting story-based games, and creative activities inspired by their favorite stories. Special guests include a talented storyteller who will bring tales to life, and a visit from our local library, where kids can discover even more exciting books to explore.

*FULL Week 8   July 21-25             Shark Week                      -Pittsburgh Zoo field trip & Allegheny County Park Rangers visit
Campers will learn fascinating facts about different shark species, their habitats, and ocean conservation through interactive games, crafts, and fun lessons. The adventure doesn’t stop there—get ready for an exciting field trip to the zoo to explore marine animals up close and personal, plus a special visit from Allegheny park rangers who will share their expertise on water wildlife.

*FULL Week 9   July 28-Aug 1       Camp Music Fest              -Element Dance visit
Campers will explore different music genres, learn to play instruments, and create their own music festival through fun, hands-on activities. With a special visit from a professional dance instructor, kids will also get the chance to learn cool dance moves to match the music they love.

*FULL Week 10 Aug 4-8                 Time Travelers                  -Soldiers & Sailors Musuem visit
Campers will explore different time periods—from the dinosaurs to ancient civilizations to the wild days of the Wild West. They'll engage in hands-on activities, historical games, and time-traveling adventures. Plus, a special visit from the Soldiers and Sailors Museum will give kids a chance to learn about history firsthand with exciting exhibit items and stories from the past.

Thank you to our Summer Camp Presenting Sponsor: Michael & Nicole Reed Team of Coldwell Banker Realty


2025 School House Summer Camp Sessions -REGISTRATION OPEN ONLINE! -Lots of spots open!
New for Summer 2025! We will be hosting 11 weeks of ½ day morning summer camps at the School House Activity Center brought to us by a number of amazing organizations like Mad Science, VAC Enrichment, Little Medical School and more. Online registration opens March 1st.
Date: Camps will run June 2-Aug13, no camps July 4
Time: 9:00am-Noon
Location: School House Activity Center

  • Brixology with Mad Science June 2-6 $150/$155 -Ages 6-11
  • Pokemon Build and Battle Camp with VAC Enrichment June 9-13 $210/$215 -Ages 8-10
  • Sports Medicine Camp with Little Medical School June 16-20 $305/$310 -Ages 6-11
  • TBA- June 23-27
  • Limitless Play with Amazing Athletes June 30-July 3 $120/$125-Ages 4-6
  • Nature's Secrets with Mad Science July 7-11 $150/$155 -Ages 6-11
  • Theater and Improv with VAC Enrichment July 14-18 $210/$215 -Ages 7-9
  • Wilderness Medicine Camp with Little Medical School July 21-25 $305/$310 -Ages 6-11
  • Animal Adventures with Amazing Athletes July 28-Aug 1 $150/$155-Ages 4-6
  • TBA -Aug 4-8
  • Wacky Week of Whatever! with Moon Parks Aug 11-15 $105/$115 Ages 5-12 (Extended 8am-1:00pm)
  • Check back for updates!

For Homeschool, Scouts, and Pre-K Programs

Contact Ms. Lisa at lshaughnessy@moontwp.us or call 412-262-1703 ext 403 to discuss personalized private programming options. 
Ms. Lisa can offer customized nature, art, crafting, nature walks, Safe Sitter programs and more!