Emma Kaufmann Camp

10/23/2025

EKC Friends & Alumni living in New York - Join us in just two short weeks for a good time with even better people! 🌃🥳

Register below for free by October 30th:
https://jccpgh.formstack.com/forms/nycekcfanmeetuprsvp_copy

08/06/2024

Today is the day!
We need your help expanding capacity in Halutzim.

Right now, we currently don't have the space for all of our Kineret campers to return for Summer 2025.

This plan increases the number of available beds for Halutzim campers from its current capacity of 96 to 128. This will expand the eligible number of campers transitioning to Teen Village by nearly 35%. It simultaneously increases both the SIT and staff pipeline to serve the growing camper population at EKC.

During this special match period through the Pittsburgh Foundation, every donation will be matched, taking your donation further to help us complete this project and start construction.
Your support will make a huge difference in enhancing the camp experience for future generations.

We're asking our Friends and Alumni Network for a $25 donation to help us allow more campers to come to EKC and create memories that last a lifetime.
You can designate your gift to camp by using this link here: https://www.pittsburghgives.org/organization/jccpittsburgh

05/22/2024

Some of our camp staff from Emma Kaufmann Camp & James and Rachel Levinson Day Camp are representing us at the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Cornerstone Fellowship Conference! Participants are learning so much about elevating their roles at camp this summer! We are so proud. ❤️☀️

04/30/2024

“Connections, intentionally, is our first value,” Emma Kaufmann Camp Director Aaron Cantor said. “The camp experience is all about connecting to others, building relationships, short-term in the summer that can bud into long-term friendships, but that connection to your Jewish peoplehood, as well.”

Having friends is an important stepping stone for children. They can teach each other different things about their lives and expose them to new ideas and situations they might not

03/14/2024

Our JCC Camp teams representing at the American Camp Association Tri-state conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey! So proud to have them repping Pittsburgh/Morgantown and our camps! ❤️

03/06/2024

Hey EKC family!
Do you have a child coming to camp this year? Bid on this opportunity for them to be EKC Director for the day!

Your camper can be the Emma Kaufmann Camp Director for a Day and get a private tubing session, or another similar activity for your camper’s entire cabin. EKC Director for the Day gets a say in their bunk’s schedule, special treats, and use of…The Golf Cart!

Bid here in the JCC Pittsburgh Big Night auction here: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000000vbP8ZIAU/events/vevt:3310bd61-fab6-4370-8fd9-7cc5603b0fc2/auctions/silent-auction

01/08/2024

Happy Monday everyone!
Only 159 days until camp starts...not that we're counting. ☀️

01/03/2024

☀ Working at EKC gives the perfect balance of professional growth and fun!
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team this summer. Do you love working with kids, fostering leadership, and creating memorable experiences? Make your summer plans now and apply today. https://emmakaufmanncamp.com/work-at-camp/

12/27/2023

Over the past 10 years we’ve been able to make strides in improving camp and making it an inclusive environment where all feel welcome. We’ve been able to expand the dining hall, upgrade camper housing, renovate the outside amphitheater, upgrade recreational areas, improve staff experiences, and so much more. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without you.

We are asking you to consider giving back to camp as you think of tax-deductible year-end donations before midnight, December 31.

Donations will help fund several projects we have coming up. Your gift to EKC will help us address a growing camper housing shortage by expanding the Halutzim experience and relocating a vital maintenance structure at camp. Donate here today! https://donate.jccpgh.org/give/417374/ #!/donation/checkout

11/27/2023

Good Morning EKC Family!
We hope you'll consider giving back to camp during this year.
Annual giving to EKC improves the camper experience as well as keeping with the tradition of instilling lifelong lessons for our campers. Funds raised go to programming, scholarships, staffing and to support camp operations. Every child should have the opportunity to experience the magic of camp.

You can get a head start on giving and make your donation to camp TODAY by clicking here: https://donate.jccpgh.org/give/417374/ #!/donation/checkout

10/12/2023

As we all continue to make our way through and try to process the events in Israel, we wanted to share some information from JCC Camps/EKC that may be helpful for you and your children.

Click here to read our full update from EKC Camp Director, Aaron Cantor https://jccpgh.org/blog/update-from-jcc-camps-october-2023/