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BBYO STAND UP Immerse yourself in a new culture, volunteer in a local community, and grow as a person along the way. STAND UP WASHINGTON, DC Washington, DC STAND UP CHICAGO Grades 10–12 Chicago, IL Grades 9–12 12 days $2,950 12 days $2,950 June 25–July 6 | July 9–July 20 | July 23–August 3 July 2–July 13 Service: 40 hours Service: 18 hours The United States is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, Travel to Chicago to discover the world of social especially when it comes to agriculture. Yet, some entrepreneurship and socially conscious business, five million children go to bed hungry each night. This and gain new skills and perspectives through a mix summer, you'll discover a new side of America’s capital of seminars, hands-on workshops, and meetings with by learning first-hand about poverty and homelessness. professionals in the field. Put into practice what you Our volunteering includes street outreach, as well as learned by volunteering with local organizations. You'll preparing and delivering meals. Along the way, there reach a deeper understanding of the impact you make as will be plenty of time to explore and enjoy all that a an individual, and see why many consider Chicago to be Washington, DC summer has to offer! the best summer city in America! CLTC 2 (pg. 6) CLTC 4 (pg. 6) CLTC 3 (pg. 6) CLTC 6 (pg. 6) STAND UP NEW ENGLAND Isabella Freedman Center, CT Grades 7–9 15 days $3,750 July 16–July 30 YOU WILL GAIN: • The confidence and knowledge to stand up for important causes • Jewish friends in new places • Enthusiasm to make an impact through service, advocacy, and philanthropy • Memories that will last a lifetime bbyosummer.org/standup 18 • BBYO STAND UP • bbyosummer.org/standup Service: 30 hours Join us as we reconnect with nature and actively study the value of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world)! You will participate in Hazon’s Teva program, which works to fundamentally transform Jewish education through experiential learning that fosters Jewish, ecological, and food sustainability. You'll engage in a variety of service programs and learning opportunities that will foster a personal connection to nature, while working on habitat restoration and preparing food for those in need.