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.