Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean
This specialty day camp, offered by the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, partners with L.L.Bean to provide outdoor adventure activities for children in grades 1-6.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, jccpghdaycamps.com/squirrel-hill-specialty-camps/, loads successfully and details the 'Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean' camp as one of the specialty camps offered by the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh. This is a day camp for children in grades 1-6, focusing on outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and archery, with L.L.Bean providing equipment and instruction. The JCC of Greater Pittsburgh website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, including FBI, state, and child abuse clearances. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The JCC of Greater Pittsburgh has a Google review rating of 4.5 stars based on 347 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @jccpgh on Instagram and JCCPgh on Facebook. The camp is part of a larger JCC program, indicating a non-profit, community-based ownership structure.
Who thrives here Ages 8–11
Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right adventure fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 8–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean
- What ages does Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean accept?
- Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean is open to children ages 8–11. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean cost?
- Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean publishes $625/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean's hours?
- Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean provide lunch?
- Be An Outsider Multisport with L.L.Bean does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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