Homestead’s historic St. Mary Magdalene Church now holds Dragon’s Den, a bold, 501(c)(3) non-profit providing transformative learning environments through the use of a state-of-the-art, two-level therapeutic and educational challenge course, including a 160-foot zipline and 20-foot climbing wall. Our course is designed to engage youth of diverse backgrounds and abilities to overcome challenges in themselves, their communities, and the world.
We are excited to say we are listed as a 2021 top-rated nonprofit through Great Nonprofits and received the 2022 Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid.org!
We believe in the preservation of our history, architecture, and past as an inspiration to build proud, strong, and community-oriented young adults.
Our Board
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
The Dragon’s Den’s Board is supported by a cadre of enthusiastic trustees who believe the world and our communities can be improved by a small group of thoughtful committed citizens. The Board members have a variety of backgrounds and abilities, including corporate CEOs, educators, engineers, and marketing, sales, accounting, and public relations professionals. Their passion is using their abilities and determination to make the Dragon’s Den dream a reality – a beacon of what is possible in Allegheny County and beyond.
Where are we located?
1008 Amity St. – Homestead PA 15120
Where can I park when I visit?
There is street parking available directly in front of the church that visitors may use. You may also park in the parking lot directly behind the church, accessible via E Park Way, when Propel Schools-Homestead is not in session. All of these parking options are free. Thank you to Propel for allowing us to use their parking lot!
Can adults do the course?
Of course! Half of our lower course is available to all ages 5 and up, and the entire upper course is for all ages 10 and up.
If I do the upper course, can I also try the Zip Line?
Yes, a trip down our 160-foot Zip Line is included in every Soaring Dragons upper course purchase.
I won’t be doing the course today, but if I have purchased a ticket for my child, do I have to pay for a ticket to come in with them to watch?
In order to help support our community programming, a $5 Non-Rider Fee is charged for any adult spectator or other individuals not participating on the challenge course. Children under the age of 5 are not subject to this fee.
Do I have to be on the course with my child?
You do not have to be on the course with your child. Our trained staff will be positioned throughout the upper course and on the ground to assist course participants. For children on the lower course, you will be able to walk alongside them from the ground as they make their way through the course.
What are the differences between the upper and lower courses?
Floating Dragons (lower course) consists of 25 elements, 14 of which are specifically for participants aged 5-9. Anyone wishing to brave the Soaring Dragons upper course must be at least 10 years old and over 55 inches tall. Further height, weight, and age requirements are found below.
Have any other questions about our challenge course?
Email contact@dragonsdenpgh.org