Planning for Summer 2024?
These experiences give teens the chance to explore Jewish traditions, make cross-cultural connections, and immerse themselves in different communities across the globe.
BBYO offers an incredible range of travel opportunities for Jewish teens to explore the world together. Each of BBYO’s 30+ travel and camp-based leadership programs is designed to foster tight-knit community building, encouraging teens to form bonds that last long after summer comes to a close. These experiences also give teens the chance to explore Jewish traditions, make cross-cultural connections, and immerse themselves in different communities across the globe. Find program options at bbyo.org/ajt.
Over the summer I had the amazing opportunity to join BBYO on their volunteer program called Stand UP Adventure Ecuador. It was an incredible experience that allowed me to explore a whole new culture while discovering important aspects of Judaism in my life. I worked in a school and on a farm throughout the three-week adventure to earn 30 hours of service. Going abroad, I was able to see how much a person can learn and grow in such a short period of time. While the trip went by fast, the memories will last me years and I met people who I now call my best friends.
Traveling with BBYO to Ecuador opened my eyes to the different ways of living and culture in different parts of the world. On my trip, we got to hike, explore, and sightsee in five different locations spanning the Cotopaxi Volcano in the Andes to the Amazon Rainforest. The moment that sticks out to me the most was the last Shabbat we spent together as a group. We were given the day to explore the city of Baños and rejoined with each other at dinner to share stories and prayers.
BBYO has been providing meaningful experiences to Jewish teens for 100 years, and seeks to welcome as many teens as possible for their Centennial Celebration Summer. While Ecuador is only one of BBYO’s programs, Leo’s story is emblematic of what parents and teens have said about BBYO Summer Experiences for generations.
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