Camp Kon-O-Kwee is 300 acres of fields and woodlands located along the Connoquenessing Creek, 30 miles north of Pittsburgh, just west of Zelienople. Our Camp, which is owned by the YMCA of Pittsburgh, has been serving summer campers since 1926. Camp Kon-O-Kwee provides outdoor adventure in an atmosphere which stresses the YMCA principle of growth in spirit, mind, and body.

Campers live in groups of six to eight, each group living in a cabin within a Village designed by age groups. Modern bathhouses are located in each village. Nourishing meals, and there is plenty to eat, are served family style in our dining hall. Campers take turns being "waiters" for their cabin mates, and everyone is responsible for leaving the table and Dining Hall in clean and orderly fashion.

Boating, tennis, swimming, basketball, archery, fishing, riflery, and traditional field sports are offered, as well as hiking, nature study, arts & crafts, outdoor living skills, and campwide funfests.

Campers participate in skits & talent nights, campfire activities, sing-a-longs, and storytelling in the evenings. Each week of camp has a "theme" for contests and parties, and campers here for the 4th of July celebrate with all-day festivities. Horseback rides are offered to 7-11 year old campers at an additional cost.

Our campers also participate in the climbing adventure initiative located in the Camp Spencer Barn, which was built in 1895. Camp Spencer, also owned and operated by the YMCA of Pittsburgh, is located just across the Connoquenessing Creek and is connected to Camp Kon-O-Kwee by bridge.

Kon-O-Kwee provides all of the sporting equipment and program supplies campers need while they are here, and we also provide helmets for their safety during horseback rides and climbing adventure initiative. Campers must wear personal flotation devices approved by the U.S. Coast Guard during all camp boating activities.

All campers regardless of race, creed or religion are welcome at Camp Kon-O-Kwee. To request a brochure be mailed, or have one sent to a friend, please contact the office by phone or e-mail.