Camp · STEM · Ages 6–9 · $510/week
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JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp

Squirrel Hill · $510/week

JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp offers a dinosaur-themed STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-2, focusing on paleontology, geology, and scientifi...

▌ Editor's read The JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp is a day camp for children in grades K-2, focusing on a dinosaur theme with activities in paleontology, geology, and scientific exploration. It is part of the JCC Pittsburgh's specialty camps offered at their Squirrel Hill location. The website mentions that all JCC staff undergo background checks, including Act 33/34 and FBI clearances. While the specific Dino-Mite! Camp does not have individual reviews, the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 393 reviews, indicating general satisfaction with the organization. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The JCC is a non-profit organization. Social media handles for the broader JCC Pittsburgh are @jccpgh on Instagram and JCCPgh on Facebook, where they frequently post updates and photos of various programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–9
  • 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 JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp

What ages does JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp accept?
JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp is open to children ages 6–9. 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 JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp cost?
JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp 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 JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp's hours?
JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp 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 JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp?
JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp 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 JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp provide lunch?
JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp 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 JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp compare to other stem camps in Pittsburgh?
JCC Pittsburgh Dino-Mite! Camp 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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