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▌ STEM · Ages 9–12

Building Big!

Squirrel Hill · $510/week

Building Big! is a specialty day camp offered by the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, focusing on STEM activities like engineering, construction, and design for yo...

▌ Editor's read The website https://jccpghdaycamps.com/squirrel-hill-specialty-camps/ loads successfully and details the 'Building Big!' specialty camp as part of the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh's summer offerings. This is a day camp program. The JCC of Greater Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization. The site mentions that all JCC staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While 'Building Big!' specifically doesn't have independent reviews, the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 347 reviews, with many positive comments about their facilities and programs. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @jccpgh for Instagram and 'jccpgh' for Facebook, indicating an active online presence for the parent organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Building Big! 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 stem 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 9–12
  • 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 Building Big!

What ages does Building Big! accept?
Building Big! is open to children ages 9–12. 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 Building Big! cost?
Building Big! publishes $510/week for the standard session. That sits 46% below the $949 median for stem camps in Pittsburgh, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Building Big!'s hours?
Building Big! 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.
Who runs Building Big!?
Building Big! is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Building Big! provide lunch?
Building Big! 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.
How does Building Big! compare to other stem camps in Pittsburgh?
Building Big! is one of 33 stem camps in Pittsburgh that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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