YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer

YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer offers Juna & Gena (Ages 7-8) Overnight Camp, Sena & Fawna (Ages 9-11) Overnight Camp, and a Counselor in Training Program for 17-year-olds. It also offers Outdoor Environmental Education, Family and Parent-Child Programs, Retreats and Group Programs, Camp STAR for ages 8-18 who are amputees, Camp Hot-to-Clot for ages 7-17 with bleeding disorders or siblings in Western PA, and Dr. Bill Neches Heart Camp for Kids for ages 8-17 with congenital or acquired heart disease.

Programs

• Juna & Gena (Ages 7-8) Overnight Camp — 7-8 · One-week or two-week session; overnight camp for boys and girls.
• Sena & Fawna (Ages 9-11) Overnight Camp — 9-11 · Campers can choose 1-week or 2-week camp sessions.
• Counselor in Training Program — 17 · Designed for 17-year-olds ready to become camp counselors and role models.
• Outdoor Environmental Education — Hands-on programs about nature, sustainability, and stewardship of the environment.
• Family and Parent-Child Programs — Opportunities for families to connect, learn, and grow together in a safe, fun environment.
• Retreats and Group Programs — Programs for schools, organizations, and community groups.
• Camp STAR — 8-18 · A full-week getaway for youth ages 8-18 who are amputees.
• Camp Hot-to-Clot — 7-17 · An overnight summer camp for youths aged 7-17 with bleeding disorders or siblings in Western PA.
• Dr. Bill Neches Heart Camp for Kids — 8-17 · A weeklong camp experience for children with congenital or acquired heart disease.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Current session: Week 1 - June 13-18, 2027 (Jun 13–Jun 18, 2027); Week 2 - June 20-25, 2027 (Jun 20–Jun 25, 2027); Week 3 - June 27-July 2, 2027 (Jun 27–Jul 2, 2027); Week 4 - July 4-9, 2027 (Jul 4–Jul 9, 2027); Week 5 - July 11-16, 2027 (Jul 11–Jul 16, 2027); Week 6 - July 18-23, 2027 (Jul 18–Jul 23, 2027); Week 7 - July 25-30, 2027 (Jul 25–Jul 30, 2027); Week 8 - August 1-6, 2027 (Aug 1–Aug 6, 2027)

About the provider

The camp has provided camp experiences for more than 100 years, and an about page also says over 90 years. Its mission is aligned with the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, to promote Christian principles through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body—for all.

Last updated October 21, 2026.