2024 Kirshner Family Weekend Getaways

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Dates and Rates

Shavuot Kirshner Family Weekend Getaway: Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2

Rosh Hashanah Kirshner Family Weekend Getaway: TBA at a later date

• Arrival begins at 2 pm on Friday
• Departure by 2 pm on Sunday

Housing Details

Prices are for up to 5 people, $250 each additional person. Max per family is 8. 

Cabins in Sabra/Kineret/Halutzim: $895 

• Sleeps up to 8 people comfortably
• Twin Size Camp Beds
• Private bathrooms and showers

Beit Chosky (1 side – each side can accommodate up to 10 people): $995 (1 family per side)

• 5 Bedrooms, 1 Shared Bathroom
• Twin Size Camp Beds
• Air-Conditioning/Heat

New Houses in Upper Camp: $1,295 (3 available) – Not Available in May/June

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms
• Full Kitchen and Washer/Dryer
• Air-Conditioning

Program Details

Special Shavuot Programs – More details coming 

• Shavuot Cooking Class
• Pilgrimage to Mount Sinai (Scavenger Hunt)
• Kabbalat Shabbat Service Friday Night
• Shavuot Themed Snacks

Special Rosh Hashanah Programs

• Family Tashlich
• Shofar Sounds
• Shabbat Service Friday Night
• PJ Library Activities

Scheduled Program Areas

• Boating (Shavuot Weekend only)
• Ropes Course and Zip Line
• Cooking Kitchen – Family Recipes
• Arts and Crafts

Open Program Areas

• The Pool
• Athletics
• Archery
• Hiking around Camp!

Food at Camp

Dining Hall Procedures

• Limit of 1 family unit per table
• Afternoon snacks available “grab and go” from 2-3pm, daily

Additional Food Notes

• Families are able to bring their own snacks/food
• EKC can accommodate food allergies with notice

Miscellaneous Information About Camp

• Everyone will receive a white shirt to Tie-Dye
• Pets are not allowed
• Canteen will be open to shop for EKC gear!

Registration

• Registration is open, via CampMinder through the EKC Website: EKC Family Weekend Registration Directions
• Payment not required at time of registration
• Must be paid in full by Thursday, June 1st (Shavuot Weekend)
• Alcohol is BYOB and restricted to your unit of residence
• Pets (dogs, cats, etc…) are not allowed

Questions: Jake Lipman at jlipman@jccpgh.org