SUMMER EXPERIENCES
Experience the best of BBYO in the summer with leadership opportunities, fun with friends, discovering new interests, community building and service, exploration and adventure, and meaningful Jewish connections. Our one-of-a-kind summer experiences take place in the US, Israel, Europe, Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. We have options for teens of all ages and experiences that range from 12 days to 6 weeks. Whether at camp, on an outdoor journey, or in a new country, a BBYO summer is an experience to remember with friends you’ll never forget.
Chapter Leadership Training Conference
Current Grades: 9–10
At CLTC, you’ll discover what it means to be a leader and attain lifelong leadership skills. You’ll also gain greater self-confidence, a sense of Jewish pride, and a community of diverse friendships, while enjoying new hobbies, sports competitions, chofesh (free time), celebrating Shabbat, and so much more! With eight sessions to choose from at two idyllic Wisconsin locations—Beber Camp in Mukwonago and Camp Chi in Lake Delton—we offer lots of flexibility for you to build a CLTC leadership experience into your summer plans. This program focuses on chapter leadership.
International Leadership Training Conference
Current Grades: 10–11
ILTC, the ideal program for Alephs and BBGs, empowers you to raise your voice and realize your potential through peer leadership. You’ll further develop your leadership abilities, learn how to shape a worldwide movement, and gain invaluable skills in effective team collaboration, communication strategies, and relationship building. These skills and more will help you succeed long after your AZA and BBG high school experience comes to an end. Through classic camp activities and unique bonding moments, you’ll build confidence, grow your personal networks with friends from around the world, and strengthen your Jewish pride. This program focuses on regional leadership.
International Kallah
Current Grades: 10-11
International Kallah goes beyond the traditional classroom. It’s where you can find your “Jewish self” through interactive sessions and one-on-one conversations about a spectrum of topics, making Jewish learning individualized and fun! Facilitated by Jewish educators of different backgrounds, you’ll have access to a variety of resources and something new every day. With time to spend outside bonding with new friends, Kallah is the perfect place to build strong relationships and create a diverse and cultured community. You’ll also explore Jewish culture through electives such as, art, music, cooking, photography, social media, and sports, to name a few.
International Leadership Seminar in Israel
Current Grades: 11-12
As AZA and BBG leaders, you'll travel to Israel with BBYO Passport for our elite three-week leadership experience. Throughout this extraordinary program of exploration, personal growth, and adventure, Israel is the classroom and Israeli leaders, experts, and innovators are the teachers.
Immerse Yourself
Experience a unique opportunity to get to know Jewish life in a new country, bond with local peers, explore a new culture, and give back along the way. There are currently programs in Bulgaria and Argentina.
Trip Abroad
Broaden your horizons by experiencing the rich history and contemporary culture of bustling cities and world heritage sites as you take your pick from landmark European destinations. Challenge yourself and take in the breathtaking sites as you get to know the lay of a new land, and explore the great outdoors on our most active travel experiences.
Service Trip
Immerse yourself in a new city, participate in impactful projects in the host community, and bond with lifelong friends over your shared service. We have US and international destinations available.
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March of the Living
BBYO Passport invites you to travel alongside thousands of teens from around the world for the premier Jewish event of the year. Join us on a life-changing, two-week journey to Poland and Israel that coincides with Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day). Together we will honor our past, celebrate our future, and re-commit to our values as a global community of Jewish teens.