Owned and operated by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, EKC's emphasis is placed on Jewish values, informal education, Shabbat celebrations, and premier programming, and activities. This child-centered environment is for campers ages 7 to 16 and offers session lengths of 1-8 weeks, which include First Experience and Specialty Camps. Emma Kaufmann Camp is accredited with the American Camping Association, and campers and staff come from Squirrel Hill, South Hills, North Hills, Fox Chapel, Monroeville, and other Pittsburgh communities, as well as from Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Florida, Las Vegas, Spain, Israel, England. and more.