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

Summer Experiences Refresher

Robyn Judelsohn, Senior Director of Immersive ExperiencesAaron Robbin, Director of Operations, BBYO Passport

BBYO and BBYO Passport Presentation to BBYO staff 12-20012 2

Agenda

1. Review summer domestic programsa) Impactb) CLTCc) ILTCd) Kallah

2. Review Passport programsa) ILSIb) Ambassadors to Bulgariac) Impact Israeld) Worldwide experiencese) Beyond- Gap Year

3. Connections

4. Staffing


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.


IMPACT

IMPACT: Boston @ Brandeis University, Boston, MAJeff Koch: Impact: Boston BBYO DirectorJune 23-July 4

IMPACT: Chicago @ University of Chicago, Chicago, ILMelissa Hertwig: Impact: Chicago DirectorJuly 21-Aug 4

IMPACT: DC @ University of Maryland, Washington, DCRachel Krueger: Impact: DC DirectorJuly 14-July 25

IMPACT: Israel @ Tel Aviv and JerusalemAleeza Lubin: Impact: Israel DirectorJuly 2 - July 22


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.


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.


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.


CLTC

CLTC – 7 Sessions @ Beber Camp (Mukwonago, WI) and Bethany College (Bethany, WV)

Sheri Stalarow, CLTC Director- BeberSession 1: June 11 – June 23, 2013Session 3: June 25 – July 7, 2013Session 5: July 9 – July 21, 2013Session 7: July 23 –August 4, 2013

Ellen Goldstein, CLTC Director- BethanySession 2: June 18 – June 30, 2013Session 4: July 2 – July 14, 2013Session 6: July 16 – July 28, 2013


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.


ILTC

WHO ATTENDS ILTC?

• Grades 10-12 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.


ILTC

ILTC @ Perlman Camp, Lake Como, PAbbyo.org/iltc

Debi Tozer, ILTC DirectorJune 27-July 14, 2013


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.


Kallah

WHO ATTENDS KALLAH?

• Grades 10-12 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.


Kallah

KALLAH @ Perlman Camp, Lake Como, PAbbyo.org/kallah

Jill Pottel, Kallah DirectorJuly 16 – August 5, 2013


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.


AZA/BBG Issue Summit

Natalie Spring, DirectorJune 25-27Washington, 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)


QUESTIONS???


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


ILSI

International Leadership Seminar in IsraelIra Dounn, DirectorJuly 2-July 22


ILSI

• ILSI is for BBYO Teen Leaders, domestic and international - 10th-12th 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.


Ambassador to Bulgaria

Ambassador to Bulgaria @ Sofia, BulgariaJune 24-July 3All current 9th-12th 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.

mailto:http://passport.bbyo.org/destination/ambassador_to_bulgaria/


IMPACT: Israel

Impact Israel- Tel Aviv and JerusalemAleeza Lubin, Impact Israel DirectorJuly 2- July 22All current 9th-12th 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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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: BostonCLTC 4 + Impact: DCILTC + Kallah (Transition day)

• Complimentary transportation will be provided for these programs:CLTC 5 + Impact ChicagoCLTC 6 + Impact: PittsburghCLTC 7 + Impact: MilwaukeeAZA and BBG Issue Summit + ILTCILTC + Impact: DC

• Ambassadors to Bulgaria + Impact Israel or ILSI or Trek Israel

• Impact Israel or ILSI or Trek Israel + Israel Teen Extension


QUESTIONS???


Who to contact for more information?

Robyn Judelsohn, Senior Director of Immersive [email protected]://bbyo.org/teens/experiences/summer

Aaron Robbin, Director of Operations, BBYO Passport 800.698.1002 [email protected]://passport.bbyo.org

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