Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds

What Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds does

Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds (HKC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility management organization that operates three day-campground properties totaling more than 500 acres across the New York metropolitan area: a 325-acre site in Wheatley Heights, Long Island; a 105-acre site in Orangeburg, Rockland County; and a 75-acre site in Staten Island. HKC provides shared outdoor infrastructure — including 17-18 swimming pools, athletic fields and courts, pavilions, and indoor gymnasium space — to 11-14 independent day camps operated by 15 affiliated Jewish Community Centers and YM-YWHAs, serving roughly 5,000-5,500 campers daily during the summer season.

HKC generates revenue through three streams: recurring facility-use fees paid by affiliated JCC/YM-YWHA camps, off-peak facility rentals for corporate events, weddings, and team-building, and dedicated filming location rentals (primarily at the Rockland County site). As a non-profit, it also accepts charitable donations, and has historically been funded by the Henry Kaufmann Foundation (original 1953 founding gift of $1 million) and UJA-Federation of New York, which owns the underlying properties. In 2016, UJA-Federation launched a $35 million capital campaign to modernize all three sites; new home bases, rebuilt sports courts, and aquatic complexes (including the Steven John Conrad Aquatic Complex at Long Island opened in 2022) have been delivered under this program.

The organization is governed and supported by a Board of Directors and runs a lean year-round executive team (CEO, CFO/COO, Chief of Staff, Director of Operations, HR Manager, accounting staff) supplemented by site-level property managers, superintendents, and maintenance technicians, plus 200+ seasonal aquatics and maintenance hires each summer. The business is fundamentally physical-asset-intensive and community-embedded, with no proprietary software or technology platform — its competitive position rests on the irreplicable combination of metro-area landholdings, multi-generational JCC relationships, and sustained foundation underwriting.

Name

Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds

Legal name

Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds

Website

https://camphkc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating 500+ acres of day-camp facilities across Long Island, Rockland County, and Staten Island for 11-14 JCC-affiliated day camps serving 5,000-5,500 campers daily each summer, supported by UJA-Federation of New York and supplemented by corporate event and filming rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Facility Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Campground facility management
• Day camp services
• Outdoor recreation venues
• Summer youth programs
• Nonprofit campgrounds

Headquarters

HQ city

Orangeburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Campground Services to JCCs: HKC provides physical facilities (500+ acres, pools, sports fields, pavilions) to affiliated day camps operated by JCCs and YM-YWHAs in the greater New York area. Camps pay fees to use the grounds.
2. Facility Rentals: HKC rents its facilities for corporate events (picnics, team-building), filming (TV, film, commercials), weddings, and special events. Contact-based pricing with tailored packages.
3. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, HKC accepts charitable donations. The organization has historically been funded by foundations (Henry Kaufmann Foundation) and UJA-Federation of New York.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds operates and maintains three multi-acre day campground facilities (500+ acres total) across the greater New York area—Long Island (325 acres), Rockland County (105 acres), and Staten Island (75 acres)—providing shared grounds, pools, athletic fields, pavilions, and infrastructure to JCC and YM-YWHA affiliated day camps serving over 5,500 children annually. HKC additionally rents its facilities for corporate events, filming, weddings, and special events.

Product overview

Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds operates as a multi-site day camp facility management organization with three distinct campground properties across the greater New York area: Long Island (325 acres), Rockland County (105 acres), and Staten Island (75 acres). Together these 500+ acres host 11-14 independent JCC-affiliated day camps serving over 5,500 campers annually. The organization also generates revenue through corporate event rentals and filming location rentals, offering diverse venues including aquatic complexes, athletic fields, pavilions, and rustic natural settings for external events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Long Island Campgrounds 325-acre day camp facility in Wheatley Heights, NY home to 4 camps and serving approximately 1,400 campers daily. Includes athletic fields, the Steven John Conrad Aquatic Complex, a 9,000 sf indoor gymnasium, and rustic natural areas. Operated for affiliated JCC day camps serving Long Island families.
• Rockland County Campgrounds 105-acre day camp facility in Orangeburg, NY home to 4 camps and serving more than 1,300 campers daily. Houses HKC administrative offices and 8 pools across two aquatic complexes. Operated for affiliated JCC day camps serving Rockland County families.
• Staten Island Campgrounds 75-acre day camp facility on Manor Road in Staten Island, NY serving 3 camps and approximately 1,300 campers daily in an intimate, rustic setting. Opened in 1952, operated for affiliated JCC day camps serving Staten Island families.
• Corporate Event Rentals Venue rental services for corporate picnics, team-building activities, outdoor ceremonies, weddings, and sporting events at HKC's Long Island and Rockland County locations. Quote-based pricing with tailored packages.
• Filming Location Rentals TV, film, and commercial media production location rentals at the Rockland County 105-acre property, featuring rustic and modern architecture, a historic stone house, pool complexes, and natural settings within close proximity to NYC. Quote-based pricing.

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 92NY Camps: Day camp operated by the 92nd Street Y and one of HKC's anchor tenants at the Rockland County site. Directly comparable as a JCC/YM-YWHA affiliated day camp serving NYC Jewish families through HKC's facilities.
• Fresh Air Fund: NYC-based nonprofit that provides outdoor summer experiences for NYC-area children through camp programs and host families. Directly comparable as a mission-driven multi-site camp operator serving the same metropolitan children's market.
• Camp Towanda: Large, established private summer camp in Pennsylvania serving similar Northeast demographic. Comparable as a traditional, multi-program residential/day camp operator with significant facility infrastructure.
• Frost Valley YMCA: Large multi-site YMCA camp operator in New York state offering day and overnight camp programs. Comparable in scale and operating model as a multi-facility youth camp operator with significant acreage in the NY region.
• URJ Camp George: Reform Jewish summer camp operated by the Union for Reform Judaism. Comparable as a Jewish-community overnight camp serving the same Northeast Reform Jewish demographic with similar inclusive programming.
• Tyler Hill Camp: Established private summer camp in Pennsylvania serving the same Northeast metropolitan market. Comparable as a traditional summer camp operator with significant facility infrastructure and multi-generational enrollment.
• Camp Ramah in the Berkshires: Jewish overnight camp serving the same Northeast Jewish-community demographic as HKC's affiliated camps. Comparable as a Jewish-community camp operator in the same regional market with similar inclusive programming ethos.
• Capital Camps: Jewish overnight camp organization serving the Mid-Atlantic region. Comparable as a Jewish-community camp operator with a similar mission of providing structured outdoor programming for Jewish youth and families.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater New York: Large NYC-based nonprofit operating multiple camps, community centers, and youth programs across the metro. Comparable as a broader youth-program organization with camp offerings serving overlapping NYC-area families.

Others

• JCC Association of North America: Industry association representing JCCs across North America. Relevant as the umbrella organization for many of HKC's affiliated JCC tenants and as a network partner for Jewish-community programming and capital coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/camphkc
• Facebookfacebook.com/HenryKaufmannCampgrounds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/henry-kaufmann-campgrounds

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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