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On the Water Adventure with L.L.Bean

Squirrel Hill · $625/week

On the Water Adventure with L.L.Bean is a specialty day camp in Pittsburgh, PA, offering outdoor activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking for cam...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, jccpghdaycamps.com, loads successfully and details the 'On the Water Adventure with L.L.Bean' as a specialty day camp for campers entering grades 5-8. The camp is offered through the JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps, indicating it is part of a larger, established organization. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, and outdoor skills, with transportation provided to various outdoor locations. The JCC Pittsburgh website states, 'All JCC staff and volunteers undergo a thorough background check and receive extensive training,' which is a significant safety measure. While the specific 'On the Water Adventure' camp does not have independent Google reviews, the JCC Pittsburgh has a Google rating of 4.4 stars from 309 reviews. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Social media handles for JCC Pittsburgh are @jccpgh on Instagram and JCCPgh on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

On the Water Adventure with L.L.Bean is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 11–14
  • 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 On the Water Adventure with L.L.Bean

What ages does On the Water Adventure with L.L.Bean accept?
On the Water Adventure with L.L.Bean is open to children ages 11–14. 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 On the Water Adventure with L.L.Bean cost?
On the Water Adventure 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 On the Water Adventure with L.L.Bean's hours?
On the Water Adventure 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 On the Water Adventure with L.L.Bean provide lunch?
On the Water Adventure 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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