Summer 2026 Registration-Campers in order to be eligible to apply for Camp Bright Feathers must come from one of our partners that help serve Camp Bright Feathers. Parents will receive an email after the first of the year along with a mailed letter with camp information. Parents are not allowed to share the link for registration with other families. If this happens it may make that camper ineligible to attend this summer. Camp will run on the following dates August 16-21, 2026. Camp has limited spaces so last year campers will get first spots as long as they apply be the deadline. Camp Registration ends June 1, 2026. Any completed applications will be added to the waiting list for camp. If you have any questions please contact the camp director- Roger Houghkirk at roger@ycamp.org.
Visitor Night- August 20, 2026 More details to follow.
This is open to volunteers or past campers along with our camp partners. It takes place on Thursday August 20th at 6pm. We will be having our traditional Thanksgiving meal followed by our camp dance. If you are interested in attending please e-mail Roger at roger@ycamp.org, call or text by August 14th. All visitors that attend the night must leave the camp property at the end of the dance or 10 pm at the latest. Visitors may not stay the night over at camp. It is important to RSVP so that we have enough food for that dinner. Anybody who does register after the date will not be allowed to attend. You may not just show up to camp otherwise you will be asked to leave camp. We take our safety seriously at camp. Thank you for understanding.
CIT/LIT Retreat– Will take place on the following dates January 30- February 1, 2026 at camp. Emails to all of the eligible campers will be sent out after the first of the year. The email will contain a google document and will contain all of the information for our awesome retreat. It is open to previous CIT/LIT from this past year 2025 unless they are not welcome back to camp due to issues at camp. For additional details please contact Roger Houghkirk at roger@ycamp.org
CBF Volunteer Reunion-
Hello CBF Fam!
We’re throwing a party — and you’re invited! 🎈
Join us for the Camp Bright Feathers Volunteer Appreciation & Recruitment Event, a fun evening to celebrate our amazing volunteers, welcome new faces, and enjoy some time together off-camp.
📅 March 14, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Dave & Buster’s
325 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Whether you’re a longtime volunteer, a former camper, or someone curious about getting involved, this night is for you. Expect good vibes, great company, and a chance to learn more about what’s ahead for Camp Bright Feathers.
Bring a friend that is interested as well.
Please note: food, drinks, and games will be available for purchase at the venue, so guests are encouraged to bring their own spending money.
👉 Please RSVP by March 7th –
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h4tWe2YvY3rto_5G9fSGK-7SGTT7ET-gpi6j1IkQT5w/edit?usp=sharing
Fundraisers for CBF– None current at this time.
YMCA of the Pines (Formally known as Camp Ockanickon) has its yearly Capital campaign. The money raised goes toward several programs which includes Camp Bright Feathers. It starts in September of every year. Go to www.ycamp.org for more details.
Stay tuned for additional functions.
Camp dates:
Staff Training Dates – July 18, 2026- and August 15, 2026
Camp Bright Feathers – August 16-21, 2026 Camper dates