Children hiking at Camp James Weldon Johnson

Camp James Weldon Johnson attendees, who ranged in ages from 7 to 17, mostly hailed from Pittsburgh the Hill District, North Side, South Side, and Homewood neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Children from areas outside the city, such as Braddock, Sewickley, and Verona, attended as well. Activities included hiking, swimming, handcrafts, fishing and team sports. Each session also included a history contest focused on African-American leaders and their accomplishments. Camp Johnson remained open for nearly thirty years, closing in 1967.