Camps

Shady Side Academy Coaches Ice Hockey Camp is a fun and focused summer training experience led by SSA Boys Prep Hockey Coach and former NHL player Eric Tangradi, alongside SSA Prep Coaches Pam Lloyd and Richard Reichenbach. Campers will develop core hockey skills through structured, high-energy drills, while enjoying a positive and engaging atmosphere.

Questions

Email jrbulldogshockey@shadysideacademy.org

Summer Programs Transportation – Bus Information

General Transportation Policies

• Campers will never be released to an adult who has not been previously arranged.
• Dismissal is supervised by bus counselors.
• If no adult is present at drop-off after several minutes and attempts to contact a parent/emergency contact, the camper will be returned to camp. Pickup must occur at the camp office by 6:00 PM (late fees apply after 6:00 PM).
• Morning buses run on a tight schedule. Staff may only wait a few minutes past scheduled pickup times.
• If a child is permitted to walk home unsupervised or if any transportation changes are needed, requests must be submitted in writing to:

summerprograms@shadysideacademy.org

• All bus times are subject to change due to traffic, construction, weather, or enrollment.
• Please do not park where buses stop to ensure safe and efficient dismissal.
• Busing is not guaranteed. Seats must be reserved through the registration portal.
• Cost: $50 per rider per week
• Only weekly registered riders may ride the bus.
• No single-day riders or non-enrolled friends are permitted.

North Hills Bus Stops

Bus Phone: 412-478-1862

(Available only from 7:35–8:30 AM and 4:00–5:00 PM during routes)

Stops:

• 7:45 AM pickup (bus arrives 7:35 AM)
• Pine Tree Shopping Center Parking Lot, Route 19, Wexford
• Across from Giant Eagle, near Panera Bread
• Estimated Drop-Off: 5:00 PM
• 7:55 AM pickup
• New Community Church Parking Lot, Route 910 & Pierce Mill Rd
• Estimated Drop-Off: 4:45 PM
• 8:10 AM pickup
• Giant Eagle Parking Lot, Corner of Route 8 & Route 910
• Near Goodwill donation boxes
• Estimated Drop-Off: 4:30 PM

East End Bus Stops

June 9 – August 1

Bus Phone: 412-478-0777

(Available only from 7:35–8:30 AM and 4:00–5:00 PM during routes)

Stops:

• 7:45 AM pickup (bus arrives 7:35 AM)
• SSA Junior School Traffic Circle – 400 S. Braddock Ave
• Estimated Drop-Off: 4:55 PM
• 8:00 AM pickup
• Shady & 5th Avenue – Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Upper Parking Lot
• Estimated Drop-Off: 4:40 PM
• 8:10 AM pickup
• Bayard Street & Amberson Avenue – behind WT Athletic Field
• Estimated Drop-Off: 4:30 PM
• 8:25 AM pickup
• North Highland Ave & Hampton St – Highland Park
• Estimated Drop-Off: 4:15 PM

Transportation Form – East End Bus Selection

AM Bus Stop Options

• AM Bus Stop: None (PM only)
• 7:45 AM – SSA Junior School Traffic Circle (400 S. Braddock Ave)
• 8:00 AM – Shady & 5th (PCA Upper Parking Lot)
• 8:10 AM – Bayard St & Amberson (WT Athletic Field)
• 8:25 AM – North Highland & Hampton (Highland Park)

PM Bus Stop Options

• PM Bus Stop: None (AM only)
• 4:15 PM – North Highland & Hampton (Highland Park)
• 4:30 PM – Bayard St & Amberson (WT Athletic Field)
• 4:40 PM – Shady & 5th (PCA Upper Parking Lot)
• 4:55 PM – SSA Junior School Traffic Circle (400 S. Braddock Ave)

Additional Transportation Notes

Please list any special instructions such as:

• Different pickup guardian
• Specific schedules
• Permission to walk home
• Other transportation needs

Email to summerprograms@shadysideacademy.org