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Hindu Heritage Summer Camp Inc
Rochester, NY · EIN 161493084 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O51I · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · omhhsc.org
revenue
$316K
expenses
$225K
net assets
$392K
employees
1
volunteers
6
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

Teaching Hindu CUlture

profile · synthesized from sources

Hindu Heritage Summer Camp Inc is a youth development organization based in Rochester, NY, that provides a two-week immersive summer camp experience for children aged 8 to 16. The camp focuses on teaching Hindu culture, spirituality, and values through structured activities in yoga, philosophy, traditions, and community service. Leadership is provided by young adult mentors, many of whom are alumni, fostering intergenerational continuity and personal growth.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Hindu Heritage Summer Camp
Two-week immersive summer program for children aged 8–16 focusing on spiritual, social, and personal development through Hindu teachings, yoga, chanting, philosophy, and cultural traditions.
Karma Yoga Scholars (KYS)
Leadership and service program for returning campers aged 13+ that emphasizes selfless service, event planning, and philosophical study of karma yoga, including community volunteering with local organizations.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Deliver educational and recreational programming
      Provides structured activities including philosophy discussions, chanting, clubs, crafts, sports, and yoga, along with event planning and execution for themed days and evening events such as Brother-Sister Day, Twin Day, and dance parties.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Facilitate community service and volunteerism
      Organizes volunteer opportunities for camp participants and staff in the greater Rochester community with partner organizations such as the American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House, CP Rochester, and Foodlink, promoting values of selfless service.
  • Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
    • Operate immersive summer camp program for youth
      Runs a 2-week summer camp program in Rochester, NY for children aged 8–16 that integrates Hindu spiritual practices—including yoga, puja, and philosophy—with recreational activities such as sports, games, and creative arts, providing an unplugged camping experience in shared cabins amid natural surroundings.
  • Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
    • Produce camp media and communications
      Produces daily photography, manages Instagram content, conducts live streams of evening activities, and creates an end-of-camp video to document and share the camp experience.
  • Residential Camp Health & Safety Services 1 activity
    • Provide 24/7 medical care and supervision
      Operates a camp infirmary with trained staff to manage allergy records, administer medications, treat minor injuries and illnesses, and provide round-the-clock medical and counselor supervision for all campers during sessions.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Provide daily meals and snacks for camp participants
      Prepares and serves three nutritious meals and two snacks daily to over 150 campers and staff through an on-site industrial kitchen, offering a mix of Indian and American cuisine and accommodating documented dietary needs such as non-dairy, gluten-free, and eggless options.
  • Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
    • Provide lodging and transportation services
      Provides shared cabin accommodations with bunk beds for campers and staff, along with arrival and departure transportation to and from Rochester Airport (ROC), bus, and train stations, as well as transportation for scheduled off-site field trips.
  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
    • Provide training in medical and emergency response
      Offers hands-on training to medical assistant staff in medical logistics, pharmaceutical organization, and emergency first response during camp sessions, building practical skills in a supervised setting.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$316K
Contributions & grants$16K5%
Program service revenue$299K95%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$225K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$29K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$392K
Cash$199K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$392K
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Hema Bhaskaran Executive Director 20 $18K
board members · 1
  • Amrithkala Kamath — President
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • American Red Cross Partner — KYS groups have volunteered with the American Red Cross in the greater Rochester community.
  • CP Rochester Partner — KYS groups have volunteered at CP Rochester in the greater Rochester community.
  • Foodlink Partner — KYS groups have volunteered at Foodlink in the greater Rochester community.
  • Hindu Heritage Summer Camp, Inc. Network — Organization operating under the name HHSC, indicating formal affiliation
  • Red Cross Partner — Requires Red Cross certification in First Aid & CPR for Professional Rescuer for Medical Assistant staff.
  • Rochester Airport Partner — Provides arrival and departure transportation services for campers.
  • Ronald McDonald House Partner — KYS groups have volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in the greater Rochester community.
  • medical assistant Partner — Provides 24/7 support for medical volunteers at camp.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Holistic Youth Development Through Spiritual and Social Growth
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By structuring programming around spiritual and intellectual growth, social-emotional connection, and character development, the organization fosters comprehensive youth development, because integrating multiple dimensions of growth deepens long-term cultural and personal formation.
  • Immersive, Technology-Free Environment to Deepen Learning
    methodology: unplugged_camping
    By removing technological distractions and situating camp in a natural setting, the organization creates focused, immersive experiences that enhance engagement and internalization of cultural values, because uninterrupted presence in a dedicated environment fosters deeper connection and receptivity.
  • Karma Yoga as a Pathway to Spiritual and Service Engagement
    methodology: karma_yoga
    By integrating the practice of Karma Yoga—selfless service without expectation of return—into camp operations and volunteer engagement, the organization cultivates spiritual growth and deeper participant commitment, because service is framed as a divine and transformative act.
  • Peer Mentor Model to Enhance Youth Engagement
    methodology: peer_mentor_model
    By using motivated young adults as peer mentors to lead programming, the organization increases camper engagement and enthusiasm for learning Hindu traditions, because relatable role models strengthen identification and participation among youth.
  • Progressive Engagement Model for Long-Term Cultural Formation
    methodology: cultural-spiritual-development-through-progression
    By transitioning participants from campers to leadership roles over time, the organization fosters sustained cultural and spiritual development, because long-term, staged involvement deepens identity, ownership, and continuity of tradition.