Summer 2017 Brochure | Page 2

PERSPECTIVES WE LOVE... BBYO is the leading pluralistic teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences. For over 90 years, BBYO has been providing exceptional identity building and leadership development experiences for hundreds of thousands of Jewish teens. Each year, we welcome Jewish teens from around the world on highly impactful summer experiences close to home and far away. Whether at camp, on campus, or on the road, our programs represent the best of BBYO – leadership opportunities, new friendships and expanded horizons. Teens return home enthusiastic, confident and proud of their Jewish heritage, knowing they are part of something bigger than themselves. “BBYO has been so welcoming. Right from the start, I made friends and felt part of a community.” “I came home with a new and more personal connection to being Jewish.” “Traveling to Israel with BBYO helped me realize that we as Jews - Jamie W., Haworth, NJ - Jessica H., Prospect, KY - Neal M., Fairfield, CT are part of a much larger people.” We’re proud to welcome all Jewish teens on our summer programs, and with the exception of our Leadership Experiences, prior involvement with BBYO is not necessary to participate! Of course, the BBYO experience doesn’t end with summer. Each spring we organize a highly moving national teen delegation to the March of the Living. Our Israel Family Journey initiative offers inspiring multi-generational travel to the Land of Milk & Honey. And we offer a myriad of opportunities for Jewish teens to connect, learn and grow throughout the school year – locally, regionally, and beyond. Inspiration, connection, community and so much more awaits. I can’t wait to welcome you on a BBYO Summer Experience. “Our staff helped us not only experience a new culture but to see “I’ve become so close with everyone in our group -- it’s literally been the “ I could not be happier – the teens, the staff, and the educator – the world with a new perspective.” best experience of my life.” everyone was amazing!” - Sydney A., Buffalo Grove, IL - Jonathan R., Plano, TX - Rebecca G., Rockville, MD “I found the most amazing support system while on this trip; this group has really become my family.” "I appreciate what Israel has to offer, the knowledge of our staff, and why the Homeland is so important to us." "I made lots of new connections. This was an uplifting trip – I feel part of a greater Jewish experience." - Molly B., Los Gatos, CA - Marlena P., Cherry HIll, NJ - Harrison F., Richmond, VA Robyn Judelsohn Vice President of Immersive Experiences BBYO’s service-learning and travel-based experiences are organized under our BBYO Passport division. 2