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2026 Junior Counselor & Counselor Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in BBY Summer Camp!
We are no longer accepting additional waitlist students for CIT, junior counselor or counselor positions.

Who Can Apply:

Priority: Given to BBY alumni and BBY family teens.

Waitlist: Non-alumni / non-BBY family teens may apply and will be accepted if space becomes available

Ages:

• Junior Counselors: Ages 13–14
• Counselors: Ages 15+

Junior Counselors and Counselors support BBY staff with camp administration, supervision, and small-group activities.

Important Dates:

• February 20: Application interest form shared with the alumni listserv
• February 27: Non-alumni / non-BBY family teens may begin applying to the waitlist via link posted to the BBY website

Acceptance:

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants will receive a follow-up email from Melissa Simpson with additional details. Waitlisted applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis if space becomes available.


Counselors-in-Training (CITs), Ages 10–12

• Open to BBY alumni and BBY family children ages 10–12
• Must be age 10 and/or entering 5th grade by September 1, 2026
• CITs gain leadership experience by mentoring and supporting younger campers

Please Note: Non-alumni / non-BBY family children ages 10–12 may apply to the CIT waitlist beginning February 27. Waitlisted applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis if space becomes available.

  • 2026 Junior Counselor & Counselor Opportunities
  • 2026 Summer Camp Themes
  240 E. Gowen Avenue
     Philadelphia, PA 19119
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