named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Aquatics Program
Manages 18 pools across sites; lifeguards also serve as swim instructors teaching water safety to campers
Camp Services
Offers operational support including staffing, facilities management, and program coordination for affiliated JCC and YM-YWHA camps
Maintenance Services
Provides grounds upkeep, janitorial services, and facilities maintenance to support camp operations
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Conduct capital improvements to enhance camp infrastructureCompleted a $35 million capital campaign initiated in 2016, resulting in new home bases, rebuilt sports courts and athletic fields, two aquatic complexes, and a total of eight pools across sites.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Host media productions at camp locationsProvides access to its 105-acre Orangeburg, NY property with historic buildings, pool complexes, and sports facilities for use in TV, film, and commercial productions.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Host public and private events at camp facilitiesHosts corporate picnics, weddings, team-building activities, sports clinics, and fairs at multiple locations, including 325-acre Long Island, 105-acre Rockland County, and 75-acre Staten Island properties. Facilities include indoor gymnasiums, pool complexes, and outdoor sports areas.
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Jewish Youth Summer Camps 1 activity
- Operate summer day camps for childrenOperates 14 day camps across 500 acres in metropolitan New York, serving over 5,500 campers annually through affiliated Jewish Community Centers and YM-YWHAs. Programs include swimming, sports, STEM, gaga pits, amphitheaters, and challenge courses, with daily attendance exceeding 5,000 campers across all locations.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Provide swim instruction and lifeguarding servicesOffers swim instruction to up to 50 campers per day per lifeguard at Rockland County and Staten Island locations, with trained lifeguards providing supervision and safety. Records indicate fewer than five water rescues conducted in summers when saves were required.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Employ seasonal staff to support camp operationsHires over 200 seasonal staff annually for roles in aquatics, maintenance, janitorial services, and program support, including lifeguards and facility managers. Also promotes open lifeguard positions and provides information on obtaining working papers in New York.
- Undertake property acquisition and facility developmentPurchased and expanded camp properties in Staten Island, Pearl River, and Wyandanch through board-led real estate and financial expertise, constructing new buildings and developing sites according to established design patterns.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.54M
Contributions & grants$1.49M23%
Program service revenue$4.94M76%
Investment income$62K1%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$6.69M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.83M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.93M
Cash$1.20M
Investments$4.11M
Liabilities$483K
Net assets$5.45M
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID SCHMELTZER | CEO | 60 | $311K |
| ROBERT RICCARDI | COO/CFO | 50 | $208K |
| REBECCA ZIMMERMAN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $128K |
board members · 3
- GABRIEL WASSERMAN — FINANCE CHAIR
- LUZ LEIBESKIND — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT JAFFEE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- 14th Street Y Educational Alliance Partner — Hosts New Country Day Camp at HKC grounds.
- 92NY Camps Partner — Hosts camp programs at HKC grounds.
- Bronx House Camps Partner — Hosts camp programs at HKC grounds.
- Camp Kehilla Partner — Hosts camp programs at HKC grounds.
- Camp Twelve Trails Partner — Hosts camp programs at HKC grounds.
- Henry Kaufmann Foundation Funder — Provided a $1 million contribution to establish the campgrounds and funded early property purchases.
- Henry Kaufmann Foundation Funder — Provided a $1 million contribution to establish the campgrounds and funded the purchase of the initial property.
- IRS Government — References IRS W-4 form for employee tax documentation
- Island Quest Day Camp Partner — Hosts camp programs at HKC grounds.
- JCC on the Hudson Partner — Hosts camp programs at HKC grounds.
- Jewish Community Centers Network — Operates 14 day camps in affiliation with 15 Jewish Community Centers across metropolitan New York.
- Jewish Community Centers Partner — Network of 15 affiliated Jewish Community Centers and YM-YWHAs that send campers to HKC programs.
- Marks JCH Summer Day Camp Partner — Hosts camp programs at HKC grounds.
- Mid-Island Y JCC Camps Partner — Hosts camp programs at HKC grounds.
- Staten Island JCC Day Camp Partner — Hosts camp programs at HKC grounds.
- Sunrise Day Camp Partner — Hosts camp programs at HKC grounds.
- UJA-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies Government — Original founding partner and landowner; provided organizational infrastructure and support for camp development.
- UJA-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies Government — Original founding partner and owner of the initial HKC property; provided organizational and financial support.
- UJA-Federation of New York Government — Owner of the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds property and lead organization in the $35 million capital campaign for site improvements.
- UJA-Federation of New York Government — Owner of the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds property and lead organization in the $35 million capital campaign.
- UJA-Federation of New York Government — Owner of the property where HKC Staten Island operates.
- UJA-Federation of New York Partner — Collaborates with HKC as part of the One Camp Community initiative
- YM-YWHA Network — Partners with YM-YWHA organizations to operate day camps serving Jewish youth in the region.
- outside vendors Partner — Collaborates with external vendors for catering, entertainment, and shuttle services as needed for events.
strategies · 3
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.
- Urban Youth Outdoor Access 43 orgsmethodology: urban-youth-outdoor-accessBy providing children from urban areas access to nature and outdoor camp experiences, we promote transformative personal development and healthier lifestyles because exposure to natural environments counteracts the limitations of city living and supports physical and emotional well-being.shared approach: Experiential Growth Through Immersive Challenges →
- Integrated Safety and Education Model 21 orgsmethodology: integrated_safety_and_educationBy combining lifeguarding and swim instruction roles, we ensure both safety and skill development because integrating supervision with education increases swim safety outcomes and camper engagement in aquatic programming.shared approach: Progressive Skill Building →
- Inclusive Community Engagement 7 orgsmethodology: inclusive_community_engagementBy creating an inclusive camp environment that welcomes individuals of diverse religious and racial backgrounds, we foster mutual respect and social cohesion because belonging across differences strengthens community and personal growth.shared approach: Therapeutic Camp Model →