IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SUMMER 2022 IMPORTANT DATES

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

BBYO offers need-based scholarship so that anyone who wants to, is able to attend our programs without financial constraints standing in the way. You can complete the BBYO Scholarship Application Form after you complete your registration.

• Scholarship for Select Leadership Experiences
  BBYO members participating in CLTC, ILTC, and Kallah are eligible for scholarship.
  Average 2021 scholarship—CLTC: $707; ILTC: $860; Kallah: $984; Camp BBYO: $469

• Scholarship for Israel Experiences
  Any teen participating in a BBYO Israel experience is eligible for scholarship. Apply as part of your teen’s risk-free registration. Learn more on the Israel scholarship page.
  
  Average 2021 scholarship—Israel experiences: $750
  
  BBYO is also pleased to be offering a limited number of $3,000 RootOne travel vouchers for teens participating in any BBYO Passport Summer Experience in Israel, including connected programs that combine experiences outside of Israel (i.e. Europe + Israel, Leadership + Israel). Please check RootOne voucher eligibility requirements. Applications will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Additional Leadership Scholarship
  
  AZA Scholarship (CLTC)
  We are excited to offer an additional CLTC scholarship opportunity for Alephs who strive to be excellent leaders in their chapters, regions, and communities. This scholarship offers every Aleph the chance to develop and strengthen themself, whether they’ve already taken on a leadership role or are looking to lead in the future. Scholarship recipients will be awarded an average of $250 to attend CLTC.  Funds are limited—applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and awarded based on greatest need via the scholarship application.
  Anita M. Perlman Scholarship (CLTC, ILTC, International Kallah)
  Anita M. Perlman, the founder of BBG and an epic feminist visionary, leader, and philanthropist, saw the most in young people. We are proud to propel her legacy forward by offering a unique scholarship opportunity for BBGs to advance their leadership and identity at BBYO's Summer Leadership Experiences: Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC), International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC), and International Kallah. The Anita M. Perlman Women's Leadership Initiative will award additional scholarship for a BBG to attend one of the three programs. Funds are limited applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and awarded based on greatest need via the scholarship application.

Additional Funds

Community Scholarships
Program grants and need-based scholarships may be available through Jewish organizations in your community like your local Jewish Federation, JCC, or synagogue. Give them a call to find out!


One Happy Camper
BBYO is proud to be part of the Foundation for Jewish Camp Network. First-time Jewish overnight campers could be eligible for up to $1,000 off from One Happy Camper for BBYO Summer Experiences in the United States! To see if your teen qualifies, visit OneHappyCamper.org. Please note there are regional variations in eligibility criteria and awards are limited!

New York Teen Initiative Scholarship Opportunity
In an effort to make Jewish summer experiences more affordable, high school-age teens from the New York City area are eligible for generous financial assistance towards any BBYO Summer Experience in Israel, Europe, Latin America, and North America. The New York Teen Initiative is sponsored by UJA-Federation of New York and the Jim Joseph Foundation.

​Eligibility Criteria

• Jewish teens currently in grades 8–12

• Permanent resident of New York City’s five boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester counties

• Scholarship amount will be based on financial need; the average award last summer was $1,400

How to Apply

• Sign up commitment-free for the BBYO Summer Experience of your choice

• Complete a simple online application

• BBYO will follow-up with you to confirm the level of funding you are nominated to receive. Final allocation decisions are made by UJA-Federation of New York, and allocations will be issued within a few weeks of the submission deadlines. Should you not receive the scholarship allocation you requested from the fund, you will be able to cancel and receive a full program refund

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PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

At the time of registration, a $250 deposit per program is required to save a registrant’s spot. This deposit is fully refundable through March 1, 2022.

Full payments are due by April 5, 2022 and after that day, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. All payments made after this day are subject to a $75 late fee.

Due to the popularity of our Summer Experiences and to prevent disruption to program planning late in the season, no refunds or transfers will be issued after the final payment deadline date. This policy applies to cases of homesickness, dismissal, and voluntary withdrawal.

For BBYO International Immersive Experiences:  After participants make their initial $250 deposit, they will have the option to pay the outstanding funds either by credit card or e-check. If a credit card is chosen, participants will be charged a 3% fee that BBYO incurs from the credit card companies. This fee is non-refundable. There is no fee, however, if participants pay their balance by e-check. For additional questions, please contact  [email protected].

PAYMENT PLAN
For CLTC, ILTC, Kallah, and Camp BBYO, the payment plan is as follows:

• A $250 deposit is due at the time of registration

• Half of the payment is due by March 1, 2022

• Final payment is due by April 5, 2022

We are glad to accept registrations initiated after the final payment deadline. In these cases, fees  must be paid in full within 15 days. If teens register within 15 days of the start of their summer program, their balance must be paid in full before they arrive.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
The well-being of our participants is our number one focus, and we treat every participant as a member of our own family. Safety and security always come first. We work with our hosts, campuses, medical providers, and host city or country governments to ensure that our teens enjoy their experiences to the fullest extent in a safe environment.

• Visit the Special Policies & Procedures for Summer 2021 document to learn about our approach to navigating COVID-19 during summer 2021 and keeping our teens, staff, and families healthy. We hosted over 1,750 teens and staff without the emergence of a single COVID-19 case, and will use this track record to guide us into another healthy and safe summer. We'll be sharing detailed information for summer 2022 as it becomes available.

• Visit the BBYO Passport Health and Safety page for more information on our commitment to safety, as well as information specific to safety in Israel.

• Visit the BBYO Immunization Policy document to review our inoculation requirements.

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
BBYO strives to welcome all Jewish teens, regardless of background, denominational affiliation, gender, race, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status, including those with a range of intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities. Reasonable accommodations are made in an effort to create an inclusive environment. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our Director of Inclusion Arielle Handel at [email protected].
 

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FORMS

BBYO Scholarship Application Form

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

Families are encouraged to consider purchasing travel insurance in order to protect their investment and plan for the unexpected. Insurance can be purchased through BBYO's partner—Travel Insured International—or through a personal insurance agent.

For Summer 2022, BBYO has partnered with Travel Insured International* to provide a discounted group travel protection option specially designed for teen travel. Families will be sent a link directly to purchase insurance.

QUESTIONS ABOUT POLICIES OR MAKING A CLAIM? All inquiries should be directed to Travel Insured International at 1-844-440-8113 or [email protected].

*Insurance plan options may vary depending on state or country of origin.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

The BBYO Code of Conduct is designed with the health, safety and well-being of teens, staff, advisors and participants in mind. Teens are expected to follow all program rules and to act in accordance with the values of BBYO so that they are seen as role models within BBYO and the community at-large. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from a program and/or expulsion from BBYO. Read the full Code of Conduct here.

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RESOURCES FOR GLOBAL MEMBERS

If your family resides outside of North America and you are interested in attending a Summer Leadership Experience, please review the Summer 2022: Overview Global Communities Teens & Families document and complete the Global Intention Form.

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CONNECTIONS

There are so many ways for you to extend your fun, learning, and self-exploration this summer by combining experiences. Explore your 2022 connection options here.

OUR TEAM

 

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