Summer Experiences Refresher Robyn Judelsohn, Senior Director of Immersive Experiences Aaron Robbin, Director of Operations, BBYO Passport

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Agenda 1.Review summer domestic programs a)Impact b)CLTC c)ILTC d)Kallah 2.Review Passport programs a)ILSI b)Ambassadors to Bulgaria c)Impact Israel d)Worldwide experiences e)Beyond- Gap Year 3.Connections 4.Staffing

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff IMPACT WHO ATTENDS IMPACT PROGRAMS? Grades 9-12 can attend; teens will be divided into tracks by age so the program is on their level. This program is for BBYO members and non-members. This program is for both BBYO teen leaders and not current leaders. Teens interested in Stand Up, J-Serve, Service, Advocacy, and Philanthropy. Teens looking for another BBYO Summer Experience track.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff IMPACT IMPACT: Brandeis University, Boston, MA Jeff Koch: Impact: Boston BBYO Director June 23-July 4 IMPACT: University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Melissa Hertwig: Impact: Chicago Director July 21-Aug 4 IMPACT: University of Maryland, Washington, DC Rachel Krueger: Impact: DC Director July 14-July 25 IMPACT: Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Aleeza Lubin: Impact: Israel Director July 2 - July 22

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff IMPACT The Summer of IMPACT curriculum supports Stand UP, BBYO’s grassroots service, advocacy and philanthropy campaign. Through skills sessions, leadership exercises and peer-led developed projects, teens learn how to lead in a meaningful way and learn skills that can be applied to their experience in school, BBYO and for years to come. Summer of Impact participants return home with increased self confidence and the skills to shape and lead their community.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff IMPACT The highlights and benefits of a Summer of IMPACT program include: Teens get a taste for college life after living in the university dorms of their host campus. Teens learn in classrooms and are supported by BBYO’s Impact partner, Hillel, for unique on campus programming. Teens make their host-city a second home. With visits to landmarks and locals’ favorite locations Impact teens will know how to navigate and live in some of the world’s most exciting cities. Teens learn how to Stand UP for the issues and causes that matter to them. Guided by talented BBYO staff, alumni and community leaders, teens learn by doing service, advocacy and philanthropy and gain new skills they can use at home and into young adulthood.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff CLTC WHO ATTENDS CLTC? Grades 9-12 can attend, but primarily rising sophomores and juniors. This program is for BBYO members only. This is the starting point for BBYO leadership.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff CLTC CLTC – 7 Beber Camp (Mukwonago, WI) and Bethany College (Bethany, WV) Sheri Stalarow, CLTC Director- Beber Session 1: June 11 – June 23, 2013 Session 3: June 25 – July 7, 2013 Session 5: July 9 – July 21, 2013 Session 7: July 23 –August 4, 2013 Ellen Goldstein, CLTC Director- Bethany Session 2: June 18 – June 30, 2013 Session 4: July 2 – July 14, 2013 Session 6: July 16 – July 28, 2013

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff CLTC Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) is designed for AZA and BBG members who want to learn how to build and strengthen their chapter. At CLTC, teens from across North America will form mock chapters and together learn specific skills that will help them strengthen and lead their chapter at home. As a part of the CLTC community, they will grow personally and develop as a leader and explore their Jewish identity. This is the ultimate introduction Summer Experience for a teen that wants to be more involved in BBYO.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff ILTC WHO ATTENDS ILTC? Grades can attend, but primarily rising juniors and seniors. This program is for BBYO members only. This program is for teens who aspire to regional leadership positions.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff ILTC Perlman Camp, Lake Como, PA bbyo.org/iltc Debi Tozer, ILTC Director June 27-July 14, 2013

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff ILTC International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) is designed for AZA and BBG members who are, or aspire to be, a Council, Regional or International leader within their community and beyond their time in BBYO. During their time at Perlman Camp they will strengthen their leadership skills and learn new ideas and tools to implement at home. During ILTC, teens will have expanded their AZA and BBG network to include teens from around the world and will know how to build and lead a teen movement and navigate the path towards becoming involved with BBYO internationally.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Kallah WHO ATTENDS KALLAH? Grades can attend, but primarily rising juniors and seniors. This program is for BBYO members only. This program is for teens who are interested in exploring their Jewish identity.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Kallah Perlman Camp, Lake Como, PA bbyo.org/kallah Jill Pottel, Kallah Director July 16 – August 5, 2013

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Kallah Kallah is a unique opportunity to determine what it means to a teen to be Jewish. A community of incredible educators, staff and guests will share the diversity of Jewish life and help teens explore who they are and who they want to become. At Perlman Camp, you will form a Kallah community with teens from around the world and will learn about Jewish ritual, values and practice, the Jewish Community and Israel. Teens will explore their Judaism through fun electives like music, art, cooking, media and more.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff AZA/BBG Issue Summit Natalie Spring, Director June Washington, DC Open to all teens - grades 9-12; BBYO members and non- members. Great for teens registered for ILTC - transportation will be provided to Perlman. Great for teens who are not able to attend another Summer Program or are looking to add something to their summer. Past Summits include: Voice Your Vote: A Teen Issue Summit on the 2012 Election and Civic Responsibility (November 2012) Human Rights and Genocide Summit (June 2012) One for All: A Teen Issue Summit on Equality (November 2011) Big Easy: A Teen Issue Summit on the Environment ( November 2010)

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff QUESTIONS???

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff BBYO Passport BBYO Passport serves three key areas: 1)Beyond—Gap Year in Israel 2)Jewish teen travel to Israel and the world 3)Adult & Family Travel

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff ILSI International Leadership Seminar in Israel Ira Dounn, Director July 2-July 22

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff ILSI ILSI is for BBYO Teen Leaders, domestic and international - 10 th -12 th graders. Program curriculum has been revamped with a new focus on Jewish leaders in Israeli history through today. Combines thoughtful learning, experiential touring, and community-based living. Teens leave Israel with a fuller understanding of Jewish history, an appreciation for the richness of modern Israeli society, and an enduring connection to the Jewish People. Teens return to their chapters inspired and impassioned about Israel.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Ambassador to Bulgaria Ambassador to Sofia, Bulgaria June 24-July 3 All current 9 th -12 th grades Ambassador to Bulgaria celebrates BBYO’s longstanding relationship with the Jewish community of Bulgaria. As an “Ambassador,” teens instill hope in a Jewish community with a remarkable past and join a close-knit community. This trip is for BBYO members only. Teens will take part in community service projects, build lasting friendships with local Jewish teens from across eastern Europe, and tour a hidden gem of the global Jewish community.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff IMPACT: Israel Impact Israel- Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Aleeza Lubin, Impact Israel Director July 2- July 22 All current 9 th -12 th grades A service learning program in Israel for teens seeking to make an impact and understand Israel on a deeper level. IMPACT: Israel is a unique Israel experience that combines service learning, social advocacy, and experiential touring. The trip is open to Jewish teens of all backgrounds and is appropriate for teens who have never been to Israel as well as for those who are returning for a different perspective.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Israel Travel BBYO has been traveling to Israel since 1956! BBYO is the leader in Jewish teen travel and Israel is at our core with over 26 trip options. We are the leader in offering 3-week experiences. There are major national need-based scholarships available for teens, up to $2,000.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Worldwide Experiences BBYO Passport offers travel in 5 continents and 18 countries. Teens have the option to combine several trips to create a custom summer adventure. All trips can be combined with an Israel experience. There are no scholarships available for non-Israel travel.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Adult & Family Open to both adults and families traveling with or without children 8-14 day multi-generational trips to Israel, Italy, and Spain Israel Family Extension is a great option for families who want to meet their teens after ILSI or IMPACT: Israel 7 different Israel departure dates during the summer

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Beyond – Gap Year in Israel Beyond is a gap year experience based in Israel that gives Jewish young adults the chance to broaden their worldview before entering college. Participants will gain valuable life skills, earn academic credit, explore their Jewish identity, deepen their understanding of Israeli society, and chart a course of meaning and purpose. Includes BBYO UK and Ireland for an international experience.

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Connections Connections are an opportunity to expand a teens’ summer with BBYO. By combining multiple programs, teens will have diverse experiences and see all BBYO has to offer. Opportunities exist for both domestic and overseas programs. CLTC 1 + Impact: Boston CLTC 4 + Impact: DC ILTC + Kallah (Transition day) Complimentary transportation will be provided for these programs: CLTC 5 + Impact Chicago CLTC 6 + Impact: Pittsburgh CLTC 7 + Impact: Milwaukee AZA and BBG Issue Summit + ILTC ILTC + Impact: DC Ambassadors to Bulgaria + Impact Israel or ILSI or Trek Israel Impact Israel or ILSI or Trek Israel + Israel Teen Extension

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff QUESTIONS???

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff Who to contact for more information? Robyn Judelsohn, Senior Director of Immersive Experiences Aaron Robbin, Director of Operations, BBYO Passport