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Perlman Summer
Two Signature Leadership Experiences. One Transformational Summer.
Perlman Summer weaves together BBYO’s two premier leadership programs—ILTC and International Kallah—into one seamless six-week experience at B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp in the Poconos. Teens who choose the full Perlman Summer gain deep leadership skills, meaningful Jewish exploration, and a community that becomes family.
This combined track gives teens everything they love about each program while making it easier than ever to register for both, with fully programmed interim days between the experiences included.
This Summer Leadership Experience is currently sold out for Summer 2026!
You can join the waitlist for a Perlman Summer and our team will let you know if space opens up. Spots are still available for International Kallah.
Dates |
Duration |
Fees |
Availability |
| June 24 - August 3, 2026 | 41 Days | $6,980 |
Perlman Summer is only available to BBYO members currently in grades 10–11.
What Makes Full Perlman Special?
A Leadership Journey with Momentum
Kick off your summer with ILTC, focusing on practical leadership skills, teamwork, and building confidence. Then carry everything you’ve learned straight into International Kallah, where you’ll go deeper into personal identity, creativity, and Jewish meaning.
A Community That Stays Together
The continuity of six weeks allows relationships to grow naturally as teens move from one program to the next—finding their people and building a shared experience that sticks long after summer ends.
An Immersive Jewish Environment
From Shabbat celebrations to electives, song sessions, and nightly camp moments, a full Perlman Summer creates a space where teens can explore Judaism on their own terms and in their own style.
What's Included
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Meals
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Interim Days
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Laundry
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All Program Activities
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Transportation to and from local airport (EWR)
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Program t-shirt and Kfar (community) sweatshirt
Program Snapshot
Find more program information and see a sample of what the day-to-day will look like on the ILTC and International Kallah pages.
ILTC
Leadership Training and Skill-Building
ILTC gives teens the tools to lead confidently in BBYO and beyond. Through hands-on workshops and real chapter-style programming, teens learn to collaborate, think creatively, and create impactful experiences for their peers.
International Kallah
Jewish Identity, Values, and Self-Discovery
Kallah invites teens to explore Judaism in personal, creative, and meaningful ways—through electives, rituals, conversations, and community moments that spark curiosity and connection.
Program Questions
Choosing to do a full Perlman Summer is a big decision, and we’re here to make it easy. If you’re looking for more details about what teens will experience during ILTC or International Kallah—from daily schedules to electives, leadership workshops, and camp life—you can explore the full program pages on the BBYO Summer site at any time. We also want to remind families that interim days between the experiences are fully programmed and included.
If you still have questions or want help deciding whether the full six-week experience is the right fit, our Summer Team is happy to talk. Schedule a 20-minute call with one of our team members or email bbyosummer@bbyo.org to get in touch with us.
