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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 2–16

JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps

South Hills · $500/week

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▌ Editor's read The website https://jccpghdaycamps.com/ loads successfully and provides information for South Hills Day Camp, which is part of the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The JCC of Greater Pittsburgh has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 347 reviews, with many positive comments highlighting the variety of programs and community feel. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. It operates as a day camp and is run by a non-profit organization. Social media handles found on the site include @jccpgh for Instagram and jccpgh for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 2–16

JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps 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 traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 2–16
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
  • Phone: 412-521-8010
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $450/week for JCC Members, $500/week for non-members. Sibling discount of 5% available.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 14.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $450
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $450
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $360
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $450
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $450
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $450
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $450
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $450
  • Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $450

↗ What parents like

  • Multiple locations
  • Sibling discount available

↘ Watch for

  • Higher cost for non-members

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps

What ages does JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps accept?
JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps is open to children ages 2–16. 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 Day Camps cost?
JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps publishes $500/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps's hours?
JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps 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.
Is JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps accredited?
Yes — JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps?
JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps 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 Day Camps provide lunch?
JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps 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.
Does JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps offer extended care?
Yes — JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps compare to other traditional day camp camps in Pittsburgh?
JCC Pittsburgh Day Camps is one of 17 traditional day camp 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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