2024 Kirshner Family Weekend Getaways

FAQs: Click HERE

What to Bring: Click HERE

Dates and Rates

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

Rosh Hashanah Kirshner Family Weekend Getaway: Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25

  • 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

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2024 Kirshner Family Weekend Getaways

FAQs: Click HERE

What to Bring: Click HERE

Dates and Rates

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

Rosh Hashanah Kirshner Family Weekend Getaway: Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25

  • 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