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  Deer Valley YMCA Camp
  1. Branch Description
  2. Branch Staff
  3. Service Area
  4. Family Programs
  5. Volunteering Opportunities
  6. Teen Programming
  7. Environmental Education
  8. Special Events
  9. Specialty Themed Weekends
  10. Camping Weekends
  11. Summer Family Camping

254 Deer Valley Drive
Fort Hill, PA 15540
814-662-4031
Deervalley@ymcaofpittsburgh.org


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Branch Description

Your Family’s FRONT PORCH...
 
In a society that is built with back decks, privacy fences and locked doors, Deer Valley is bringing back a time when people sat on the front porch and talked to people as they walked past and knew their neighbors. We are breaking down the fences and you can be a part of it. 
 Don’t know anyone here?  Not for long! You will return home with a pocket full of addresses, and a heart full of memories.  We give you a chance to bring your family together, and realize that you are a Deer Valley Family too!
This is a wonderful way to experience the outdoors. We are a year round resident camp, serving families and organizations from around the world. Our family camp hospitality shines throughout all of our programs.  Groups include family reunions, women’s programs, environmental education, schools, team building, corporate retreats, older active adult trips, and churches.
Located atop Mt. Davis. 35 mins. south from exit 91 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, or 25 mins North from exit 22 of I-68.
Pittsburgh, PA  2 hrs.
Baltimore, MD  3.5 hrs.
Washington, D.C. 3 hrs.
Morgantown, WV 1 hr.
 
Branch Staff

Todd Brinkman Executive Director
-Todd joined Deer Valley in January of 2004. 
-His favorite activities include fishing, biking and woodworking.
 
Dave Riether Assistant Director
-Dave joined Deer Valley in June of 2008.
-Dave can be found playing volleyball, watching the Pittsburgh Penguins, reading about WWII, spending time with his family or the watching Pittsburgh Penguins some more.
 
Administrative Assistant
Cindy Buterbaugh
 
Property Manager
Tim Hostetler
 
Food Service Director
Lena "Sis" Schartiger
Service Area

Family Programs
Family Camping

At Deer Valley we specialize in creating a camping experience for the whole family.  We have been doing it for over 50 years and have gotten very good at it.  Almost every one of our programs are tailored for families so come to the mountains and let Deer Valley show you how to have a great family getaway.
 
President's Day Weekend -- February 12 - 15, 2010  Bring your family and friends to a Deer Valley family-style extended winter weekend.  Enjoy camp in one of its most unique and beautiful seasons.  Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and snow tubing are just a few of the activities that you can experience here at camp.  Join us for a family winter weekend full of laughs, fun, activities, and plenty of hot chocolate!        Fee: $93 - $210 per person
 
Memorial Day Weekend -- May 28 - 31, 2010  Bring family and friends to an extended weekend where you can experience all that camp has to offer.  Get out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors with the ones you love most! 
Fee: $98 - $197 per person
 
Labor Day Weekend -- September 3-6, 2010  Join us for one last summer celebration with this family style extended weekend full of fun, family and friends.  Register for one of the most exciting, activity-packed weekend getaways.
Fee: $98-$197 per person
 
Fall Harvest Weekend -- September 10-12, 2010  Bring the whole family for a beautiful fall weekend with warm days and cool nights.  Enjoy all camp activities including h8iking, boating, and crafts as well as some special Fall programs  Fee: $59 - $115 per person
 
Staff Reunion Weekend -- September 17-19, 2010  If you have ever worked at camp, join us for a weekend full of good laughs and old friends. 
 
Volunteering Opportunities
Work Weekends

Fee:Free for Volunteers

Volunteer your time and talents to prepare Deer Valley for our Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons.  Become part of a great tradiiton and group of volunteers dedicated to helping camp.  Housing and meals are provided free of charge.

April 9 - 11, 2010 and November 5 - 7, 2010
 
Teen Programming
Teen Weekend

Teen Weekend -- January 14 - 16, 2011  Immerse your youth group in a weekend of games, adventure, and worship.  Christian music, speakers, and skits are a few of teh activiites you can expect this weekend.  Don't forget the outdorr activities; snow tubing, cross country skiing, ice fishing and snow shoeing.  Fee: $85.00 for students/$100 for adults.
 
 
 
Environmental Education
Environmental Education

Fee:Please Call

Nature Weekend -- April 16 - 18, 2010  Our natural, remote setting on Mt. Davis offers a unique environment and opportunities for outdoor learning and exploration.  Bring your family and friends for a weekend of outdoor adventure activities.  Fee: $59 - $115 per person

Adventure Weekend -- April 23 - 25, 2010  Sign up for a family weekend full of hiking, climbing, orienteering, fishing and other activities in our scenic surroundings.  $59 - $115 per person
 
Custom programs are available upon request. (Week days or weekends)
 
Special Events
Special Event Weekends

Quilters Weekend -- April 16 - 18, 2010  Bring your guilting projects for a whole weekend of quality time with other crafters.  This is a great weekend to finish those projects that you just can't find time for at home. ($115 per person)
 
3D Archery Shoot -- April 25, 2010 and September 19, 2010  Break out your bows and take advantage of our new 3D Wilderness Archery Trail.  30 life like animal targets will get your heart pumping.  Bring the family for a morning in the woods.  ($10 or $15 with lunch)
 
Bike Weekend -- April 30 - May 2,  2010  Dust your bike off and join us for a weekend full of rides through THE Great Allegheny Passage and surrounding trails.  (459 - $115 per person)
 
Mother's Day Weekend -- May 7 - 9, 2010  Bring Mom and the family to camp for a family style weekend.  Enjoy all that camp has to offer, including boating, hiking, horseback riding, a massage for mom (hint, hint), and much more.  Register four or more paying people and moms get half off! ($59 - $115 per person)
 
Equestrian Weekend -- May 14 - 16, 2010  If you like horses, this is your weekend!  Join us and other campers who share a strong passion for horses.  Enjoy learning about and riding Deer Valley's finest horses. ($59 - $115 pre person)
 
Specialty Themed Weekends

Camping Weekends
Camping Weekends

President's Day Weekend -- February 12-15, 2010  Bring your family and friends to a Deer Valley family-style extended winter weekend.  Enjoy camp in one of its most unique and beautiful seasons.  Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and snow tubing are just a few of the activities that you can experience here at camp.  Join us for a family winter weekend full of laughs, fun, activities, and plenty of hot chocolate!        Fee: $93 - $210 per person
 
Memorial Day Weekend -- May 28 - 31, 2010Bring family and friends to an extended weekend where you can experience all that camp has to offer.  Get out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors with the ones you love most! 
Fee: $98 - $197 per person
 
Labor Day Weekend -- September 3 - 6, 2010  Join us for one last summer celebration with this family style extended weekend full of fun, family and friends.  Register for one of the most exciting, activity-packed weekend getaways.
Fee: $98-$197 per person
 
Fall Harvest Weekend -- September 10 - 12, 2010  Bring the whole family for a beautiful fall weekend with warm days and cool nights.  Enjoy all camp activities including h8iking, boating, and crafts as well as some special Fall programs  Fee: $59 - $115 per person
 
Staff Reunion Weekend -- September 17 - 19, 2010  If you have ever worked at camp, join us for a weekend full of good laughs and old friends.  Reunite with your former coworkers, meet other ex-staff, and make some new memories during this joyous weekend.  Fee $115 per person.
 
Bring the Neighborhood Weekend -- September 24 - 26, 2010  Your family can come for FREE if you find a new family to bring to camp!  Help us share the magic in this place.  Fee: $59 - 115
 
Summer Family Camping


Summer Family Camp -- Eleven weeks of the most excitement your family can experience.  June through August Deer Valley becomes the location for over 600 families.  Deer Valley camping is a beautiful tradiion that has brought families and friends together since 1957.  The scenic location, creative programs, and relaxing atmosphere combine to create a premiere destination for a well-rounded family experience.  We offer several types of family getaways throughout the year.  Our Summer Family Camp program has been selected as one of the top 50 family experiences in the country five years in a row.   Enjoy an activity filled week with a wide variety of programs that the whole family can enjoy.  Deer Valley YMCA Family Getaways are the perfect conbination of relaxation and action-packed camping experiences for family and friends to make lasting memories.    Check out our website deervalleyymca.org  ($265 - $535)
 
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