Staff and Teen

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Staff and Teen
Leadership
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Camp Information
ILTC
June 25 – July 12, 2015
Kallah
July 14 – August 3, 2015
Perlman Camp
Lake Como, PA
(570) 635-9251
Site Director, Jayme David
[email protected]
Perlman Program Director, Ian Kandel
[email protected]
(202) 857-6640- until start of program
Please visit the official ILTC and Kallah Facebook groups for an opportunity to meet the teens joining you this summer!
Throughout the summer, please look here for updated photos from camp.
ILTC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/547537798714120/
Kallah: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546894942191709/
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ILTC Staff and Teen Leadership
Shalom participants,
We are excited to welcome you to camp! During the eighteen days at ILTC you will explore leadership, Judaism, Jewish
values, social action, community service, and life skills. Our goal is that you emerge from the program with a stronger
understanding of your own leadership skills, can see how those skills apply to your current life, and see how they benefit
college and beyond.
We are thrilled to be working with the ILTC coordinators, Jake and Roni, on the ILTC curriculum and building the next
generation of Jewish leaders. Each year it is truly a privilege to get to know you, and participate in this journey together.
We can’t wait to meet everyone from around the world at ILTC this summer!
B’Shalom,
Jayme and Ian
Perlman Leadership Team
Hey ILTC 2015!
The International Leadership Training Conference is BBYO’s most prominent leadership training experience. During the two
weeks at ILTC, we’ll look at new and practiced methods for effective programming, recruitment, and fundraising on the regional
and council levels; but more than that, you’ll gain the skills and the confidence necessary to lead a team, inspire others, and
make your biggest goals and dreams a reality. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to experience BBYO’s global community
as you form networks and build friendships with people from all around the world.
From our learning intensive days, to our ultra-fun nights, to our relaxing and peaceful Shabbat celebrations, you’ll have ample
time to grow out of your comfort zone, create lasting memories, and explore your Jewish identity.
I’m Roni Rose, a proud member of Chai Chaverim BBG #1548-552 of Eastern Region #6, and I’ll be your BBG coordinator for
ILTC this summer! Looking back, I’ve realized that ILTC was the program that really transformed me into a leader, and gave me
the confidence I needed to take on any challenge that came my way. I found my best friends that summer, and I couldn’t be
more excited to come back this year and form more amazing friendships. Jake and I talk all the time about how much we already
love our ILTC babies-- even though we don’t really know you guys yet -- and we’ve spent the whole year just planning out a
summer that will make you all fall in love with BBYO. I can’t wait to watch you grow at ILTC, and I’m eager to see how each one
of you inspires me!
My name is Aleph Jake Nitzkin, I’m a proud member of Max Fisher AZA #337 of Michigan Region BBYO #1701, and I couldn’t
be more excited to be your AZA Coordinator for ILTC this summer! There is nothing more special than sharing a passion, and
I’m honored to have the opportunity to share my love for BBYO, leadership, and Perlman with every single one of you. When I
came home from ILTC, I realized that had I gained things that are so much more important than the most innovative fundraising
techniques or the or newest recruitment campaign ideas - I found the courage to believe in myself and I gained the confidence to
make impacts on people’s lives that I never thought were possible before. As your Coordinator, I will only be able to walk away
from ILTC 2015 satisfied if I know that ILTC helped all of you find your own voices, gather the courage to take risks, believe in
yourselves, make new friends, and find the true leader inside that's waiting to shine. From song session to separates, let’s
inspire each other this summer.
If there is anything you ever need, just message us on Facebook, and we’ll help you as best as we can! We’re so excited to
teach you all we know about BBYO (and we don’t mind starting early). So grab your nametags and your water bottles, and get
excited for the BEST SUMMER EVER!
Fraternally and Respectfully Submitted With a Whole Lot of Love, We Forever Remain,
Jake Nitzkin
248-880-9195
[email protected]
Roni Rose
704-280-1176
[email protected]
Your 90th and 70th Grand and International Mazkirim
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Kallah Staff and Teen Leadership
Dear friend,
On behalf of our incredible teen coordinators, the Judaic educators, all of the madrichim and staff, and every Kallah
participant who has come before you, we welcome you to our kehillah kedosha—our sacred community. Having chosen
to spend three weeks of your summer to learn more about Jewish identity, community, and values, you have already
indicated to us a passion for your own Jewish journey, your commitment to the Jewish people, and a hope for creating a
better world.
This orientation manual should help prepare you for what lies ahead this summer--three weeks of intensive and exciting
learning and celebration with friends, new and old. We invite you to read through the different aspects of the programs
and already begin to consider what you are most excited about, and what you know will be an opportunity to stretch
yourself, intellectually and spiritually.
Biv’sorot tovot u’vrachot merubot—With the best of wishes and abundant blessing,
Jayme and Ian
Perlman Leadership Team
Shalom Kallah 2015 Participants,
Kallah is an intensive three week program that builds Jewish community, Kehila Kidusha, and takes each individual
participant on a personal journey, strengthening your connection to Judaism. During Kallah we will explore meaningful
concepts in Judaism and seek to experience Jewish tradition through many different customs, so you can define Judaism
for yourself. Our goal is to see you emerge from the program with a stronger passion for Jewish life and a deeper
connection to Jewish thought, prayer, and community, and of course to each other. We also want you to feel empowered
and equipped to become representatives of Jewish learning, peer education, and Jewish experience within your home
communities.
I am Brittany Bruck, a proud member of Mizrah BBG #2548 in Southern Region-Atlanta Council. I am incredibly excited to
be your BBG Coordinator for Kallah 2015: (There’s) No Place I’d Rather Be. I can’t wait to be back at Perlman, sit under
the Perlman tree, star gaze, and make lasting friendships and unforgettable memories with all of you. I am sincerely
looking forward to being inspired by each and every single one of you as we explore our Judaism together and have a
rockin’ summer!
My name is Jonah Moore, a proud member of Kehilah BBYO in BBYO UK and Ireland. I am absolutely thrilled to be your
AZA Coordinator for Kallah 2015. I am looking forward to getting to know each of you personally as we explore our
Judaism, play football (soccer) and go crazy together this summer! Get ready for the best 3 weeks of your life.
If you have any questions or need anything at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
(Fraternally) submitted with undying love for Kallah 2015: No Place I'd Rather Be, each and every single one of you, and
continuing our Jewish lives together, we forever remain,
Jonah Moore
+447528229149
[email protected]
Brittany Bruck
404-992-7043
[email protected]
Your 26th Grand and International Sh’lichim
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Program Content
ILTC Overview
ILTC stands for International Leadership Training Conference. AZA and BBG members from across North America and
Bulgaria come together to share in new and challenging ideas that help formulate BBYO communities across the globe.
The ILTC summer program is designed to expose participants to different views of their own leadership, communication
and Judaism. For some of you, this may be your first exposure to ideas other than those of your chapter, region,
hometown, congregation, and family.
ILTC is a transformative experience that cultivates leadership and character by providing the skills that a regional/council
leader needs in order to enhance self-awareness and inspire the confidence to affect change in and outside of BBYO as a
Jewish teen.
ILTC is modeled after CLTC (Chapter Leadership Training Conference) with a change in focus from leadership on a
chapter level to one of a regional/community view. Some of the learning will be classroom based and other will be hands
on. You will have the opportunity to work alongside your peers to create a movement of Jewish teens that reaches
around the world.
The goals of ILTC are to:
- Train participants to be regional and global Jewish leaders.
- Give participants tactical, strategic and tangible skills and resources that will be easily implemented in their
communities.
- Set the stage for thinking about BBYO as a movement.
- Create a network of top level leadership around the International BBYO Community.
- Build and inspire, a growing pluralistic movement of Jewish teens through meaningful chapter, regional and
international programming that instills Jewish values, models leadership, and looks outward to address community
needs and teen interests.
- Provide teens with a Jewish summer experience.
- Cultivate life-long friends and memories.
The formal ILTC curriculum involves thinking about leading as a regional/council leader through a Jewish lens covering
the following components:
 Meaningful Engagement
 Building Strong Chapters
 Exceptional Programming
 AZA/BBG Initiatives
 Judaism & Jewish Values
 Marking and Communications
 Strategic Planning
Leadership Curriculum
Every moment of ILTC is an opportunity to learn and demonstrate leadership. You will have opportunities to assume
formal and informal leadership positions whether in your dorm, in the dining hall, leadership sessions or as part of a
planning group. There are the times when you will demonstrate your understanding of leadership by example, risk taking
and involvement. In short, these are the times when you show your ability to apply what you are learning. Most
participants think that the leadership curriculum at ILTC will be taught in a classroom. But as you will soon see,
leadership is taught in many different ways using many different strategies. The following are activities that you will
participate in while at ILTC.
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Leadership Skills
ILTC will teach and develop specific skills that you will need to possess in order to become a more effective leader.
During leadership sessions (blueprint groups), electives, music/dance sessions, , and special activities, our staff will guide
you in discovering useful information and experiences, along with practical guidelines on how to present and use this
information at home. There will also be elective sessions designed to teach you the organizational needs and
assessment skills necessary to plan conventions and other chapter/council/regional programs.
Judaic Education at ILTC
The ILTC philosophy is based on the idea that to be a Jewish leader you need to:
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Have a basic understanding and knowledge of Jewish vocabulary, Jewish readings, and Jewish history and rituals
Understand that at the core of one’s Jewish beliefs is one’s personal Jewish values and ethics
Develop specific skills to become a more effective leader.
In order to accomplish these goals, at ILTC we will incorporate Jewish literacy, knowledge and values. Throughout the
program, you will get to discuss a variety of Jewish readings, and relate them to your everyday life experiences. One of
our key commitments at ILTC is to the idea that a leader in a Jewish organization must not only care about issues of
Jewish concern, but also develop a concerned, knowledgeable, informed point of view. ILTC is a Judaism program as
well as a leadership program because of the way we define Jewish leadership. While “formal” Judaic education is
scheduled into the ILTC curriculum, you will find that a feeling of a Jewish way of life is woven into the very fabric of ILTC.
The philosophy of ILTC is to build a model Jewish community of bright and passionate leaders. Below is a review of
some of these components.
Song and Dance
A spirit and enthusiasm for Jewish life can be created through music and dance. During ILTC, you’ll participate in Shira
(singing) and Rikkud (dance) sessions. We begin with the promise that every single person can dance and every single
person can sing, no matter what his/her self-evaluation. You’ll have a chance to dance again in the evenings after
sessions and programs during “Rikkudim”. During Shira you will learn a repertoire of Israeli contemporary/folk songs, as
well as new melodies for Shabbat. Our hope is that you’ll bring home a storehouse of new songs and dances and that
you’ll serve as a resource on chapter, council and regional levels.
Daily Shacharit
Shacharit programs provide an opportunity to gather as a community in the mornings. During Shacharit, planned by
dorms, you may experience a traditional morning service, or something more creative and alternative. It is also an
opportunity to support fellow participants as they commemorate various life-cycle events. Staff and participants are
encouraged to attend.
Creative Arts
The arts are an integral part of ILTC. Part of our goal in this component of ILTC is to challenge the development of
personal resources, to broaden horizons by doing things you’ve never done before, and to achieve excellence as part of a
group effort. In addition, our specialists create connections between art and Judaism. Final projects will be presented at
the end of the program at “ITLC Presents”, which has become a highlight and the culminating event of the program.
Participants not only share their work, they perform—dance, songs, art, drama sketches, poetry, and lots and lots of
music. Some of the Creative Art options that we have offered are: Jewish song writing (and singing, from rap to folk),
choral and instrumental music, visual arts (using multimedia tech), creative writing, painting, drama, and dance.
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Fun
Time for recreation, relaxation and fun is built into our schedule. This includes both organized athletic programs and
informal activities during free time. The facilities at B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp that are available include swimming,
baseball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, etc. We share these facilities with the staff and campers of Perlman Camp, so a
detailed schedule will be announced. Make sure you bring your personal sports equipment if you wish to play.
Occasionally, special recreation and programs are planned for the evenings. Most days end with folk dancing, snacks
and singing.
Shabbat
Shabbat is always a special day at camp. It is a day of rest and self-reflection in more ways than one. It’s the one day we
take it easy, get up late, relax, pray, study, meditate, and enjoy the day of rest. Friday night and Shabbat morning feature
services created by planning groups. Following services on Shabbat morning, Shabbat electives, informal study, or
(occasionally) special programs are offered. We encourage participants to offer Shabbat electives of their own. Saturday
evening, Motz’ei Shabbat, we will mark the end of Shabbat and the beginning of the new week with the Havdallah
ceremony.
Kallah Overview
More than a thousand years ago, when the largest Jewish community in the world was in Babylonia (now Iran),
Babylonian Jews built the most revered and cutting-edge institutions of higher education the Jewish world would ever see
(imagine Harvard, Stanford, and Yale rolled into one). And yet, the majority of Babylonian Jews weren’t full-time,
advanced scholars—they were hardworking people who supported themselves, their families, and their communities
through manual and skilled labor. And yet, two times every year, these average Jews took a month out of their busy lives
to dedicate themselves to learn more about their Judaism and themselves. With all of the Jewish community together,
with one heart and one purpose, they called it ‘Yarchei Kallah’, the months of gathering. BBYO International is proud to
continue this ancient and sacred tradition with International Kallah, and proud to welcome YOU as one of its honored
participants.
Kallah will be unlike any experience you have ever had before. In the course of three weeks, you will meet educators,
staff, and AZA’s and BBG’s from around the world to learn new ideas with, challenge others and be challenged, and build
friendships that will last a lifetime, all while forming the next steps on your Jewish journey.
For some, this may be your first exposure to ideas and Jewish rituals other than those of your hometown, your
congregation, your own rabbi, or your own family.
This is what makes Kallah so special: because all of us have something new to learn, we will all have the opportunity to
be students and teachers at some point during the summer. All we ask is that you take a famous line from the Talmud to
heart:
The bashful person shall not learn, the impatient person cannot teach.
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Kallah Program
Education at Kallah
All of Kallah’s experiential educational programming aligns with the three core outcomes of BBYO’s Educational
Framework, IDENTIFY, CONNECT, and IMPROVE. In the course of three weeks, you and your peers will be able to:
IDENTIFY: Strengthen Jewish Identity
 feel confident questioning and integrating Jewish principles about God, Torah, history, traditions and culture into
their Jewish lives
 understand and respect diversity within the Jewish community and in the world
 help others develop their own Jewish pride, connections and commitments
CONNECT: Create Jewish Community
 care for and have respectful relationships with Jewish peers
 understand the roles Israel plays for the Jewish people and around the world
 promote inclusion of all Jews into a pluralistic Jewish community
IMPROVE: Change the World
 understand current social issues
 use Jewish values to guide involvement in service, philanthropy, and advocacy
 mobilize peers around social issues
Limmud Sessions
One of the most exciting aspects of Kallah is the opportunity to study and live with a team of Jewish educators from all
over the Jewish world. With them, you will learn about different aspects of Judaism—history, theology, literature, stories,
Jewish law, ethical dilemmas, from a pluralistic perspective. In the woods, by the lake, or sitting on the grass, you will
have the chance to choose different educators’ classes throughout your three weeks, or delve deeply with just a couple of
them. On Shabbat afternoon, you’ll even be able to ask all of them your burning questions about Judaism during our
famous educator panels. The educators are there to be resources for you to find your Jewish selves, but remember, they
are most interested in hearing about you and your stories.
Tefillah
A unique feature of Kallah is the opportunity to explore, understand, and appreciate the world of Jewish prayer, in
Hebrew-tefillah, or in Yiddish-davening. Every morning, we gather as a community for Shacharit, morning prayer, where
each cabin will have the chance to lead a different kind of service each day, for time to reflect, sing words of praise, and a
moment to connect with the Divine. As an expression of our pluralistic culture, participants will be able to choose from
siddurim from every Jewish denomination and find one they connect to most. In the afternoon, many participants choose
to gather for an optional Mincha, afternoon service, as well.
Specialist Electives
All of our incredible specialists bring new and different skills and media to the table. From cooking, to song, to dance, to
drama, you’ll have the opportunity to work with and learn from some very talented individuals. Our specialists will bring
the arts to life through song sessions, dancing, improv and more, and lead sessions that you can choose, from learning
about keeping a kosher kitchen (and then baking some delicious treats) to modern Israeli dance and many more. The
arts add a special dimension to our camp experience and are an integral part of our curriculum.
Chugim
The arts are an integral part of Kallah. Part of our goal in this component of Kallah is to challenge the development of
personal resources, to broaden horizons by doing things you’ve never done before, and to achieve excellence as part of a
group effort. In addition, our specialists create connections between art and Judaism. Final projects will be presented at
the end of the program at Café Kallah, which has become a highlight and the culminating event of the program.
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Participants not only share their work, they perform—dance, songs, art, drama sketches, poetry, and lots and lots of
music. Some of the Chug options that we have offered are: Jewish song writing (and singing, from rap to folk), choral and
instrumental music, visual arts (using multimedia tech), creative writing, ceramics, painting, calligraphy, drama, and
dance.
Israel/Zionism
As a leader in your Jewish community, you will always be challenged to define, describe, and act upon your relationship to
the Jewish homeland. Israel-focused classes and programs will give you the chance to learn and raise questions about
Israeli history, identity, politics, and the relationship between religion and politics in the Jewish state.
Jewish Life Cycle
We have sessions on customs and ceremonies regarding birth, bar/bat mitzvah, marriage, as well as the traditions and
customs regarding death and comforting mourners. On the last Shabbat of Kallah, articipants who never had the
opportunity to have a B’nai Mitzvah ceremony will be able to be called to the Torah, standing before their friends and
teachers as full and committed members of the Jewish people.
Jewish Values
At the core of one’s Jewish identity is one’s commitment to certain Jewish values. Each day, we will explore different
values and Jewish concepts, connected to each weekly Educational Framework outcome, and integrated into the daily life
at Kallah.
Shabbat Groups
Several times a week, participants meet together in planning groups during Kallah. These groups are responsible for
Shabbat services and activities and other special projects. Educators, madrichim and specialists will be assigned to each
group to support the group’s planning process. Groups have the opportunity to set the tone for the Shabbat weekend,
which adds to what we share together on Friday night and all day Saturday. Planning groups may include: Friday night
services, Saturday morning service, Havdallah, Shabbat atmosphere (leads meal blessings, songs, etc.), D’var Torah,
Shabbat Chofesh activities, Menorah lighting, and Avoda—work groups that help maintain the beauty of the camp. On
the weekend we have our B’nai Mitzvah those participating will be put into their own planning group.
Shabbat
Shabbat is always special at camp. It is a day of rest and self-reflection in more ways than one. It’s the one-day we take
it easy, get up late, relax, pray, study, meditate, and experience the world just as it is. Friday night and Shabbat morning
feature tefillah services created by planning groups. On Friday nights we have special programs, including stories or
outdoor meditation. Following services on Shabbat morning with a Torah service, Shabbat electives, informal study, or
(occasionally) special programs are offered. We will encourage participants to offer Shabbat electives of their own.
Shabbat afternoon is totally free! On Saturday evening, Motz’ei Shabbat, we will mark the end of Shabbat and the
beginning of the new week with Havdallah services.
Fun!
Time for recreation, relaxation and fun is built into our schedule. This includes organized athletic time, informal activities
during free time, interactive programs, a field trip and exchange program with another camp nearby. The facilities at B’nai
B’rith Perlman Camp that are available include swimming, baseball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and many more. We
share these facilities with the staff and campers of Perlman Camp, so a schedule will be announced. If you want like,
bring your personal sports equipment such as tennis rackets, bats, gloves, softball, and tennis balls. Occasionally, special
recreation and programs are planned for the evenings. Many days end with Rikkudim—Israeli dance and snacks, and an
occasional song session around a bonfire. We have planned several all-day programs and evening programs that are
active and spirited.
Leadership Training at Kallah
Kallah is committed to the development of a knowledgeable Jewish identity as a vital component in assuming a leadership
role in the Jewish community today. Kallah graduates become key programmatic resources back home, in their chapters,
regions, and greater Jewish communities. More than ever before, learning how to take Kallah home with you will be an
essential part of the program. You may not be able to recreate every particular program, experience, or feeling that
happens during the summer—but you will be fully prepared to create more meaningful Jewish experiences for yourself
and your communities for the rest of your life.
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Registration
Registration Fee and Cancellation Policy – Domestic programs only
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$250 deposit applied to program fee reserves spot.
The registration fee includes all accommodations, 3 meals per day, all programming and activities.
Transportation from the airport to the program will be provided.
The registration fee does not include airfare to/from the program.
Each applicant will receive an automated invoice. All fees must be paid by April 30, 2015.
Payment Schedule:
 $250 deposit due with registration to secure spot (refundable through 3/9/2015, non-refundable and nontransferable after 3/9/2015)
 Families have the option to pick 1/2/3 payment options
 One Payment option – Pay in Full on January 30
 Two Payment option – Pay 1/2 January 30, Pay second half on April 30
 Three Payment option – Pay 1/3 January 30, Pay second 1/3 on March 30, Final Payment April 30
Cancellation Policy:
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3/9/2015 – Last day to cancel from domestic and Passport programs with a full refund
4/30/2015 – Last day to cancel from domestic programs with a $250 cancellation fee
After 5/1/2015 – Full cost of Domestic or Passport program is non-refundable and non-transferrable
Written notification of your cancellation must be sent to [email protected].
Enrollment Procedures
All forms must be completed by April 30, 2015. Complete all forms as early as possible; waiting lists began as
early as December.
and information to be completed online through the teen’s b-linked account:
Travel Information – enter on b-linked
Parent release – electronically sign on b-linked under teen’s account or on bbyo.org parent portal
Teen release – electronically sign on b-linked
T-shirt Size – enter on b-linked
Food restrictions – enter on b-linked. It is best to contact the Perlman Program Director with special food
restrictions, allergies or needs, prior to attendance at camp.
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Forms
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Forms that must be faxed or scanned include:
o Medical form with doctor’s signature
o Photocopy of medical insurance card
Please send to Sabrina Moore at [email protected] or 202-507-7279 (F)
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MAKE COPIES OF ALL FORMS IN CASE OF LOSS.
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Fill out the forms completely and legibly; double check for completed signatures.
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Medical forms must have complete medical information and parent signature in order for medical staff to legally
distribute medicines.
All Medical forms must have a doctor’s signature to be considered complete.
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Make sure that the participant’s name is on the medical form. Some doctor’s offices don’t bother to insert the
name and confusion results.
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Make travel plans early. Flight information must be submitted online through your teen’s b-linked account.
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Participant and parent e-mail addresses are extremely helpful. Please include these on the forms and make sure
the teen’s b-linked account has correct email address.
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The balance must be paid in full by April 30, 2015. An invoice is emailed the 15th of each month. Payments
should be done directly online and invoices can be viewed through blinked.
The International Scholarship deadline is February 26, 2015. This financial aid scholarship is based on your
family’s income and requires a copy of the first two pages of your taxes. The scholarship form is to be completed
and returned to your local regional office. Scholarships will be awarded by March 5, 2015. Community
synagogues, Jewish Federation, and your JCC may also provide scholarships when inquired.
Camp Mailing Address
Participant’s Name
BBYO/(ILTC or KALLAH – please select the appropriate program)
B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp
661 Rose Hill Road, Building A
Lake Como, PA 18437-1013
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Camp Policies
Visitors
There are also no visiting days during ILTC or Kallah. There are no facilities at camp for providing visitors with meals or
lodging. Please explain this to your friends and family so that there are no misunderstandings or disappointments.
Likewise, it is not possible to accommodate participants at either camp before the program begins.
Money
Don’t carry too much cash. It is highly suggested that each participant store their valuables (cash, passport, etc.) in the
valuables safe, which is accessible to you each day (except Shabbat). BBYO will not be responsible for lost
valuables. When planning how much money to bring to camp consider that you will need money for the following:
 Occasional snacks, etc. Our past participants have said to tell you to figure of at least $10 - $15 per week.
 Some extra money for outings (BBYO will generally cover meal costs, but participants often like to purchase extra
items, souvenirs, etc.)
 Money for camp apparel—approximately $35 per person, per program.
Phone Calls
Our phone number is (570) 635-9251 during the summer. Emergency calls may be made to this number at any time.
Cell phone service at Perlman may not be available to all carriers. Participant time to use phones is limited to free time.
Please understand that you will not be able to phone home on a regular basis. We will contact parents through e-mail
when everyone arrives as well as send updates throughout the program.
The camp office has limited phone lines, which are for business use only. In the unlikely event of an emergency, we will
facilitate communication with your parents. Parents, you may at any time call the office and leave a message, but please
note that you will not be able to speak with your teen immediately due to the program and size of the camp. The office will
be closed from sundown on Friday night until sundown Saturday night. We will check the messages regularly in case of
an emergency. Regular office hours are generally from 8am – 6pm.
Faxes
We cannot accept personal faxes for participants. Personal faxes will not be delivered unless special arrangements have
been made beforehand.
Packages
Food and candy packages are not permitted at camp. This is a policy due to health, sanitation and strict observance of
Kashrut in the dining halls. Food in the dorms is an open invitation to insects, bats or field mice. Participants will open all
packages under staff supervision. Any food/candy will be removed and donated to a local food bank. We
specifically ask parents to cooperate with us in maintaining this policy. As a side note, we will mark all birthday
celebrations that happen during camp with a special announcement, celebration and cake courtesy of the camp.
Mail and packages will not be given out during Shabbat.
* Please note that special arrangements will be made for teens with dietary restrictions. Please be in contact with the
Program Director about these issues directly.
Canteen
At camp we maintain a fully-stocked canteen with snacks and drinks. If there is some personal item you need and cannot
obtain, arrangements can be made to purchase it for you in town. Participants will need cash to purchase “cards” to pay
for items at canteen. All proceeds from the canteen will go toward tzedakah (charity). We recommend around $15-20 a
week for snacks.
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Travel
A charter bus will bring participants to ILTC/Kallah from each airport location (Newark, NJ). ILTC/Kallah staff will be
available in the areas designated below. They will have a list of all participants’ names and flights. In case of flight delays
or other changes, please contact the ILTC/Kallah office.
Have your teen post their travel information directly online at www.b-linked.org
Arrival
The bus will leave from the Newark Airport at 2:00 pm. Please make sure that flights arrive with enough time to collect
luggage and make it to the designated area BEFORE 2:00 pm. Once you arrive and claim your luggage, please meet the
BBYO staff at terminal A, door #1 on the baggage claim/ground transportation level. BBYO staff will be stationed at all bus
pick-up areas at approximately 10:00 am.
If you are driving to camp, plan on arriving after 4:00 pm.
You will be provided with the cell phone numbers of the airport staff a few days prior to the beginning of your program
(watch for an email with that information). If you arrive late at the airport or think you may have missed the bus, please
call the staff and we will make the necessary arrangements.
Early Arrival
If you need to stay overnight in Newark the night before the program begins (usually for West Coast teens that may have
difficulty arriving on time the day of), BBYO will make reservations at a hotel near the airport. Staff will be present in the
hotel that evening. If you choose to stay at the hotel the night before, please make your flight arriving to Newark in the
late afternoon or early evening (please no arrivals after 7:00 pm). These arrangements are made on a reservation only
basis at the participant’s cost. You must notify Sabrina Moore that a hotel is required by emailing [email protected]
The fee for this is $100.
Departure
Please make all departing flights after 3:00 pm out of the Newark Airport. If you need to make alternate arrangements for
departure, additional costs will be at your expense, unless specific arrangements were made with the Perlman Program
Director. Emergency contact information and key departure details for Newark Airport will be provided a few days before
the end of the program.
If you wish to pick your teen up at the end of the program, please arrive by 9:30 am on the last day of your program.
NEW: ILTC to the DC area –For those teens leaving ILTC and headed back to the DC area we are offering bus
transportation to the University of Maryland. In order to get a seat on the bus you must register separately and pay the
$50 fee at the time of registration. Please note that this is a first come first serve bases with limited space available.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR TEEN LOG INTO THEIR B-LINKED ACCOUNT AND INPUT THIS
INFORMATION BY APRIL 30, 2015.
Key Travel Dates
ILTC
- First Day: June 25th (please book all flights to arrive before 1:00pm at EWR)
- Last Day: July 12th (please book all flights departing after 3:00pm from EWR)
Kallah
- First Day: July 14th (please book all flights to arrive before 1:00pm at EWR)
- Last Day: August 3rd (please book all flights departing after 3:00pm from EWR)
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Driving Directions
B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp is located on Route 370, at Lake Como, PA, 7 miles west of Hancock, NY, and approximately
40 miles northeast of Scranton, PA.
From New York City (approximately 150 miles from mid-town Manhattan)
 Take the New York State Thruway North to Harriman, exit 16.
 Take Route 17 West to exit 87A (Hancock).
 At stop sign, turn left and continue through the town of Hancock.
 Follow signs to Route 191, crossing the railroad tracks and the bridge into Pennsylvania.
 Once in PA, stay on Route 191 for one mile and turn right onto Route 370.
 Travel approximately 5 miles and turn left onto Rose Hill Road (at Alyce’s Cow Palace).
 Proceed up the hill for ¼ mile to the camp entrance on your right.
From Philadelphia (approximately 170 miles)
 Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension (Route 476) North towards Scranton.
 Get on Interstate 81 North toward Scranton.
 Exit Interstate I-81 at Route 6 East towards Carbondale, exit 187.
 Travel on Route 6 to Waymart and turn left at the traffic light onto Route 296 North.
 Travel on Route 296 for approx. 6 miles and turn right at the stop sign onto Route 247 North.
 Follow Route 247 for approx. 18 miles.
 Turn right at the stop sign onto Route 370 North.
 Turn right onto Rose Hill Road (at Alyce’s Cow Palace).
 Proceed up the hill for ¼ mile to the camp entrance on your right.
From Baltimore (approximately 250 miles)
 Take Interstate 695 to Interstate 83 North towards Harrisburg.
 Once in Harrisburg, take Interstate 81 North.
 Exit Interstate I-81 at Route 6 East towards Carbondale, exit 187.
 Travel on Route 6 to Waymart and turn left at the traffic light onto Route 296 North.
 Travel on Route 296 for approx. 6 miles and turn right at the stop sign onto Route 247 North.
 Follow Route 247 for approx. 18 miles.
 Turn right at the stop sign onto Route 370 North.
 Turn right onto Rose Hill Road (at Alyce’s Cow Palace).
 Proceed up the hill for ¼ mile to the camp entrance on your right.
From Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia: (approximately 265 miles from Rockville, MD)
 Take 270 North to Route 15 North, towards Gettysburg and Harrisburg.
 Once in Harrisburg, take Interstate 81 North.
 Exit Interstate I-81 at Route 6 East towards Carbondale, exit 187.
 Travel on Route 6 to Waymart and turn left at the traffic light onto Route 296 North.
 Travel on Route 296 for approx. 6 miles and turn right at the stop sign onto Route 247 North.
 Follow Route 247 for approx. 18 miles.
 Turn right at the stop sign onto Route 370 North.
 Turn right onto Rose Hill Road (at Alyce’s Cow Palace).
 Proceed up the hill for ¼ mile to the camp entrance on your right.
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Travel Insurance Info (Summer Programs)
BBYO uses insurance through Travel Insurance Israel for summer programs (CLTC, ILTC, Kallah, Impact, and
Discovery). The two plans available are the International Travel Insurance and the upgraded Cancel for Any Reason
plan. Outlined below are the main differences between the two plans.
International Travel Insurance (ITI) offers coverage on cancellations due to:
 Terrorism
 Medical (Traveler or immediate family member)
 Weather
 Labor Strike
Cancel for Any Reason (CAR) offers coverage on cancellations due to:
 Any of the covered events listed under ITI, for a 100% return of the trip costs
 Any reason, for a return of 75% of the trips cost
Here is a full description of the benefits for CAR:
Benefits
Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation
Post-Departure Interruption
Travel Delay
Supplementary Medical Insurance/Emergency
Evacuation
Baggage and Personal Effects
Baggage Delay
Maximum Limits
100% Trip Cost/75% Trip Cost For Any reason*
Up To 150% Of Trip Cost
$150 Per Day $750 Maximum
$25,000/$100,000
$1,500
$250
Costs
Summer programs cost between $2000-$4000 (inclusive of travel) with the insurance costs as follows:
Cost of Program
Cost of ITI Plan
Cost of CAR Plan
$2000
$55
$82
$2001-$2500
$69
$103
$2501-$3000
$83
$124
$3001-$3500
$95
$143
$3501-$4000
$109
$164
Perlman Summer 2015 when purchased as one package costs $5,750 (exclusive of travel) with the insurance costs as
follows:
$5750-$6000
$192
$288.50
$6001-$6500
$206
$309.50
Notes
 You must insure the full trip cost (flight, program price, luggage, etc.)
 Payment for the policy must be received 2 weeks before the final trip payment (December 17 th for IC and April
15th for summer programs)
 Cancellation must be made a minimum of 2 days prior to departure
BBYO is not the provider of this insurance. For more information please visit Travel Insurance Israel at
www.groupinsuranceisrael.com or contact them at 1-888-747-3773 or [email protected].
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Health Services
CampMeds, Inc.
This summer BBYO Summer Programs will continue to work with CampMeds, Inc, a pre-packaged medication program to
dispense and package your child’s medication for camp. Families are required to register with CampMeds if your
child takes medicine in pill form while at camp. Any teen found in possession of medication during the program
will be charged $250.
All pills will be dispensed and individually packaged in sealed packets labeled with your child’s name, medicine, dosage,
date and time to be given. Our system ensures that each camper receives their correct medicine at the right time of day.
All medication will be shipped to camp prior to your child’s arrival.
The CampMeds affiliated pharmacy will dispense prescription and non-prescription pills taken daily or as needed.
Medication not in pill form (liquids, inhalers, drops, etc), can be dispensed as well.
What you need to do
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Register on www.CampMeds.com (you may register prior to obtaining prescriptions)
Note the Camper ID # you will receive when you complete the online registration and print your receipt
Obtain original prescriptions written for 30 day increments. Unused meds will be sent home from camp
Write Camper ID # on top corner of prescriptions. *Do not send us medication, only the written RX
Prescriptions are filled as written. It is your responsibility to confirm all prescriptions are written exactly how and when
your child takes the medication (daily / PRN), and the correct med and dose is prescribed
6. Non-prescription meds/vitamins; physician's authorization or written directions by parent required
7. Include a copy of both sides of your insurance/prescription card
8. Mail prescriptions, registration receipt and copy of insurance card directly to:
CampMeds
PO Box 267037, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33326-7037
Fees: There is no additional cost to you for this service. Your camp is paying the CampMeds fee.
You are responsible for the cost of medication. Your credit card information is required upon registration and will be used
by the pharmacy for all medication charges and co pays.
Deadlines: ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED 30 DAYS PRIOR TO START DATE
A $25 late fee will be charged to your credit card if any of the items above are received after deadlines.
Email Notification: You are notified by email when CampMeds receives your online registration, when your prescriptions
are received and when meds are sent to camp. Contact us if you do not receive a confirming email within one week of
sending prescriptions.
Insurance/Prescription Meds: The CampMeds licensed pharmacy partner accepts most insurance plans. They will
verify your insurance upon registration and submit to your plan once camp begins.
You are responsible for all co-payments, deductibles and meds not covered by your insurance. **All of your med charges
will appear on your credit card statement from the Pharmacy usually after your child returns home.
If the pharmacy is not a provider for your plan, we will notify you to arrange an alternative plan.
OTC Items and Meds Not Covered by Insurance: Will be charged to your credit card by the Pharmacy.
Please refer to the website www.CampMeds.com for registration and important details. For questions contact
CampMeds at 954-577-0025 or [email protected].
If you have any questions please contact CampMeds directly.
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All prescription medications as well as over the counter medications that are taken daily must be turned in upon arrival at
camp. For the safety of the participants, no medications are permitted in the sleeping rooms. Participants are allowed to
keep their inhalers and EpiPens with them. ILTC/Kallah has a nurse on staff that dispenses medication and oversees
general healthcare of ILTC/Kallah staff and participants.
In the event it becomes necessary to seek the service of an outside doctor or hospital, parents will be notified
immediately. However, parents are required to sign a medical release form so that emergency treatment can be rendered
when parents are unable to be reached. Cost of medical services by camp personnel are covered by registration fees.
Service provided outside of camp will be charged to the participant’s family medical plan. BBYO carries a $50 deductible
limited accident insurance policy for each participant (which is in addition to, not a substitute for the family medical
insurance).
It is important that all medical information is included on the medical forms. Participants should continue their medications
at ILTC/Kallah. This program is highly structured and in a classroom setting much of the time. In the past, participants
who were on medications for ADD during the school year experienced difficulties with the structured ILTC/Kallah program
when they did not take their medications at ILTC/Kallah.
Participants should not bring Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, basic cold medicines, etc. We have a well-stocked
“pharmacy” and will distribute medications as needed based on what parents have allowed on participants’ health forms.
All medications brought to camp will be collected – violation of this policy may result in a participant being sent home.
We usually do not call parents when we administer routine health care. During your stay at camp your family health
insurance plan provides your primary coverage. For your own protection, you should carry health insurance numbers and
information with you while traveling to and from camp.
Dress Code Expectations
Proper attire at BBYO Summer Experiences involves clothing that is neat, clean and in good repair; it sets a tone for
serious learning. We want you to be able to express yourselves and be true to your individual style, while adding to our
environment of leadership, learning and community. Clothing that detracts from that environment is not allowed.
The following examples should provide parents and teens with reasonable clothing guidelines. All guidelines below apply
to situations in which teens are participating in regular, daily activities. The Jewish value and philosophy surrounding this
policy is tzniut, modesty or humility. Tzniut is infinitely more than what we wear - it is who we are.
General Guidelines for All Apparel:
 No item of clothing may bear a logo or message that is antithetical to BBYO values or have any drug or alcohol
words, pictures or symbols.
Shorts/Skirts/Pants:
 Shorts must have at least a three-inch inseam and must cover two inches below the rear end.
 Skirts and dresses must reach the tips of the fingers and must not expose any undergarments.
 Pants must fit properly and not expose any undergarments.
Shirts/Tops:
 Clothing must cover the midriff, torso, back and chest. Necklines of all clothing must appropriately cover
cleavage.
 Clothing may not reveal undergarments in any way (either because the clothing is sheer or because it does not
meet the requirements noted above).
This policy is designed to build a culture where clothing does not distract or detract from each teen’s ability to build
relationships with each other, engage in serious learning and have a great time at their BBYO Summer Experience(s). We
look forward to building that culture together!
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Packing List
You need enough clothing to be able to dress according to the weather for two weeks, but please remember that you
will be sharing quarters with others, and space is limited. You should plan on bringing clothing for cold weather,
warm weather and rain. A good pair of boots/rain shoes/closed in shoes is a must! Since much of our camp space is
grass it does get muddy when it rains. It can get very cold at night and during the early morning. Bring layers.
Please note: all participants will be asked/expected to unpack their suitcases and store luggage so as to make enough
room for everyone’s belongings. You may keep a small bag and your backpack with you in the dorm.
Shabbat Please bring nicer clothes for Shabbat. The Shabbat dress code is “Gap casual” which means khakis and
button down shirts/skirts or nice pants with a nicer shirt. Please remember that it is important to dress respectfully for
Shabbat each week. Please no short skirts and no skimpy tops, no open shirts or sneakers. We also suggest you leave
your heels at home; they’ll be ruined by the dirt and gravel. If you are found to be wearing clothing that is not
Shabbat appropriate, you will be asked to change.
Linens Towels, sheets, pillows and pillowcases will not be supplied. Bring one or two changes of sheets and pillowcases
and towels. It is also advisable to bring a sleeping bag to open up and use as a heavy blanket.
Laundry Laundry services will be offered one time during each program. If you are staying for both ILTC and Kallah,
you will have additional time during the transition day for laundry.
Bring a Backpack and Waterbottle to Camp Each day (except Shabbat) you carry to class your binder, pen/pencil,
and books. We recommend that you bring a backpack to carry with you to and from class each day. It will minimize the
chances of losing or misplacing your possessions. This is important because you will not have time to go back to your
dorm between classes, and we have nowhere for you to store your items.
Please make sure to bring a water bottle with you to camp. It can get very hot in the summer, and all teens should do
their best to stay hydrated.
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Be sure to bring a warm blanket. A sleeping bag that opens up may be warmer, easier to pack, and easier for
making your bed.
Limit cosmetics to a bare minimum. There are not many outlets in the cabins for blow-dryers, and it gets quite
humid!
Leave expensive jewelry, watches, etc. at home. They can easily get lost or damaged in a camp setting, and
BBYO is not liable for any valuables that go missing. Many participants have been sad to lose iPods and even
wallets that were left behind at camp and not recovered.
If you need special kinds of hypoallergenic pillow or blankets, bring them with you.
If you need a particular kind of over-the-counter item, such as a brand of contact lens solution that’s hard to find,
please bring a supply with you (Reminder: any medications will have to be turned in).
Valuables can be checked upon arrival and locked up. These items will be made available during Chofesh (free
time) every day.
Do not bring food from home. Canteen is open at free time each day, except for Shabbat. $15-20 per week should
be enough for canteen items (candy, drinks, chips, etc.).
Care packages are welcome, but, please do not send any food – it will be confiscated.
Cell phones can only be used during free time. If they are seen out at restricted times they can be taken away.
Emergency camp phone numbers are provided.
A special note to musicians and dancers:
- If you play an instrument, please bring it with you. Besides guitars, also bring your violins, clarinets, flutes, oboes,
trumpets, banjos, harmonicas, etc. We also have several pianos at camp! Don’t forget your sheet music! If you
dance at home and have dance slippers (jazz, ballet, toe, tap) and dance clothing (leotards, etc.) please bring
them with you!
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Here’s a suggested packing list put together by our previous participants:
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Plain white t-shirt
Jeans, nice pants-5 pairs
Shorts-5 pairs
12 T-shirts
4 long-sleeve shirts
1-2 bathing suits
Rain boots, gym shoes-2 pair
2-4 Shabbat outfits (white if you want)
Warm pajamas-2 pairs
Notebook
Camera
Batteries
1 light jacket
3 sweaters
Raincoat/poncho
Umbrella
Backpack
2 complete sets of sheets
2 pillowcases
Tallit, Tefillin, Kippah
Flashlight, batteries
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10-12 pens/pencils
3-4 sweatshirts
Sweatpants 2-3 pairs
15 pair-underwear
Socks-14 pairs
Bath Towels, washclothes-2-3 sets
Flip-flops, sandals
1 warm bathrobe
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Soap (and tray)
Shampoo
Deodorant
Razors
Bug repellant
Additional blanket
Stationary, US stamps
Pillow
Sleeping bag
Water bottle
Closed toed shoes (required)
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Baseball glove
Leotard/tights/dance shoes
Bandannas
Tennis racket
Hair dryer
Personal first-aid kit
Sunglasses, sun hat
Safety pins
Long skirt or dress for Morasha
exchange (For Kallah, for BBG)
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Laundry Detergent
Hiking shoes
Frisbee
BBYO T-shirts (to trade)
1 heavy jacket
Extra hangers
Alarm clock
Personal mirror
Musical instruments
Kleenex
Advance Shipment of Luggage
If you are traveling to camp by bus, the charter bus can accommodate one large bag and one smaller bag. You may ship
your luggage to camp prior to the program, but leave adequate time for its arrival. We recommend that you use UPS; we
have found that they offer the best service. Please plan to ship your belongings approximately two weeks prior to the
beginning of the program if you are sending it through the post office. Be sure to bring at least a few days clothing and
one set of sheets with you in case your shipment arrival is delayed.
Parents and participants are responsible for shipping costs and arrangements must be made, independent of
BBYO. In other words, you must make arrangements with a carrier (UPS) to ship your luggage and pick it up at the end
of your stay at camp.
For ILTC ONLY all pickups should be scheduled for July 13th.
For KALLAH or full summer all pickups should be scheduled for August 3rd.
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All ship home labels must have a printed barcode in order to be picked up by UPS. UPS has been the most
inexpensive, effective and user friendly mode of shipment in the past. Camp staff will deliver your luggage to the mail
room, but will not take any additional responsibility. At the end of your program(s), luggage being shipped home will be
brought to the camp main office for pickup. We are not responsible for luggage improperly labeled, or pickups improperly
scheduled. Please be conscientious when making these arrangements so as to avoid complications.
Note: If you choose to use Fed Ex instead of UPS you must have a printed barcode on your shipping label and you must
also have a pick-up call made before they will pickup packages.
Shipping Address:
Participant Name
BBYO/(ILTC or Kallah – please select the appropriate program)
B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp
661 Rose Hill Road Building A
Lake Como, PA 18437-1013
International Participants
International participants can bring luggage with them on the bus and do not need to have their luggage shipped ahead.
What to Expect When you Arrive
B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp
ILTC and Kallah take place in our own leadership village on the grounds of B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp in Lake Como, PA.
The Pocono Mountains are a magnificent setting for this multi-purpose institution, which honors Anita and Louis Perlman.
Various B’nai B’rith agencies and lodges use the camp for summer conferences or activities, and our programs are known
within the B’nai B’rith family for inspiring confidence in the future. Perlman Camp itself is a highly successful residential
summer camp serving Jewish youth from all over the eastern U.S. ILTC and Kallah participants share campgrounds,
fields, and facilities, and sometimes programs with B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp, campers and staff. As part of the B’nai
B’rith family, Perlman Camp kitchen purchases products marked with a Hechsher and observes all Halachic rules of
Kashrut.
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Behavior Guidelines
MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL – the INTANGIBLE: Spend your free time getting to know your fellow community members.
This is best done between programs, classes, at meals, chofesh and in the dorms. Participants should strive to be their
best selves at all times at ILTC and Kallah.
You are here to learn, to grow and also to have fun. Don’t sacrifice a sense of humor, joy and love, while carrying out the
above responsibilities. The rules and responsibilities presented are here to help create a structure – to help, not to hinder.
What we cannot write in words is the attitude of fun excitement, warmth and commitment that these rules will make
possible to generate.
All BBYO policies found in the member Code of Conduct must be upheld at all BBYO summer programs. Failure to
comply with any of these policies could result in dismissal from the program. In such cases, transportation home will be
at the participant’s own expense. No refunds will be issued. Additionally, if your teen is dismissed from the program,
and received scholarship, the family will be responsible for paying it back to BBYO. If there is involvement of law
enforcement agencies, BBYO will not be in a position to intervene or to protect in any way those who violate these
policies.
The full Code of Conduct is found in any red or blue book, and prohibited behaviors from that code of conduct can be
found on the following pages.
Prohibited Member Conduct
BBYO recognizes the need to clarify its expectations for member conduct while engaged in organization-sponsored
functions. The rules of conduct listed below are intended to provide specific guidance. Members may be subject to
disciplinary action, including removal from programs, suspension or expulsion, when they:
Engage in conduct that is insubordinate and/or disruptive. Examples of insubordinate, disruptive conduct include, but
are not limited to:
 Regularly missing sessions during regional conventions and programs covering overnight stay.
 Using language or gestures that are profane, lewd, vulgar or abusive.
 Making unreasonable noise.
 Engaging in any willful act which disrupts the normal operation of the program.
 Attending programs or functions without registration or invitation.
 Misusing computer/electronic communication.
 Failing to comply with the directions of professional staff, advisors and/or adult supervisors in charge of the
program/event or otherwise demonstrating disrespect.
 Tardiness or missing programs (including conventions) or leaving the premises without permission.
Engage in conduct that is violent. Examples of violent conduct include, but are not limited to:
 Possessing a weapon.
 Displaying what appears to be a weapon.
 Threatening to use any weapon.
 Intentionally damaging or destroying, including graffiti, the personal property owned by another member, staff or
facility, or rented by BBYO.
Engage in any conduct that endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of themselves and/or others.
Examples of such prohibited conduct include, but are not limited to:
 Lying to BBYO staff or volunteers.
 Stealing/acquiring property that is not their own.
 Defamation, which includes making false or unprivileged statements or representations about an individual or
identifiable group that harms the reputation of the person or identifiable group by demeaning them.
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Discrimination, which includes the use of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or
disability as a basis for treating another in a negative manner.
Inappropriate sexual behavior.
Harassment, including bullying, which includes a sufficiently severe action or a persistent pervasive pattern of
actions or statements directed at an identifiable individual or group which is intended to be, or which a reasonable
person would perceive as, ridiculing or demeaning.
Intimidation, defined as engaging in actions or statements that put an individual in fear of bodily harm.
Hazing, which includes any intentional or reckless act directed against another for the purpose of initiation into,
affiliating with or maintaining membership at any level of the organization.
Selling, using, displaying or possessing obscene material.
Possessing, smoking, selling, distributing or exchanging cigarettes, cigars, pipes or chewing smokeless tobacco.
BBYO is a smoke-free organization.
Possessing, consuming, selling or distributing alcoholic beverages or other illegal substances, or attending a
BBYO event under the influence of either. “Illegal substances” include, but are not limited to, inhalants, marijuana,
cocaine, LSD, PCP, amphetamines, heroin, steroids, look-alike drugs and any substances commonly referred to
as “designer drugs.”
Inappropriate use or sharing prescriptions of over-the-counter drugs.
Gambling.
The purchase or use of fireworks.
Indecent exposure, defined as exposure of the body in a lewd or indecent manner.
Tattooing or piercing oneself or others or receiving tattoos or piercings, or other forms of selfmodification.
Engage in misconduct while at another chapter’s or region’s activity regardless of the location. Examples of such
misconduct include, but are not limited to:
 Conduct that is disorderly, insubordinate, disruptive, violent and/or endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare
of themselves or others.
 Failing to clear all visits to chapter or regional programs other than your own with the local professional staff
member prior to the visit.
Engage in inappropriate communications. Examples of inappropriate communications include, but are not limited to:
 Printing of lewd, vulgar or abusive language on anything that represents BBYO, such as newspapers, releases
and t-shirts.
 E-mail that does not adhere to the provisions above.
 Defaming any person or institution in any fashion via any communication.
 Failing to receive prior approval for anything printed for or about the organization from the staff of BBYO or its
designee.
 Printing anything that could be considered copyright infringement, either by BBYO or an external brand. All web
sites associated with BBYO must adhere to all principles outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Alcohol and/or Drugs Policy
BBYO is a completely alcohol and drug free organization. No alcohol or drug use by members will be tolerated,
and the following disciplinary action will take place:
 Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be immediately informed and all parties must be notified in writing.
 Immediate removal from program.
 Immediate suspension of no less than 30 days.
 Immediate removal from all privileged duty, including elected office, at all levels of the organization. Second
violation will result in immediate expulsion from the organization.
Some regions may have a stronger policy that supersedes this policy; however, no region may have less than what is
stated here. Any penalty instituted at an International program will be required to be followed at the local level. In addition,
the professional staff shall have the discretion to use his or her judgment in taking other appropriate steps to address
issues raised by violators of this policy and to avoid future violations. For example, the professional staff may require
counseling or attendance at educational programs before the suspended member may become eligible for reinstatement.
The violator may also be required to plan a program for the BBYO community as part of the penalty.
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Participant Expectations
You need to know what you are getting yourself into when you decide to attend ILTC/Kallah. We demand a lot of you, we
challenge you as much as we can—all the time—and we expect full participation. ILTC and Kallah are both intensive
programs through which you will learn what it means to live as a Jewish leader and develop a Jewish community. During
these weeks, your mind will be exercised as you explore a variety of concepts and you’ll have the opportunity to apply
those concepts hands on at camp and when you get home. Expect real intellectual challenges during your time with us;
and expect them without anyone judging you for what you believe. Please read through the statement of
understanding and our BBYO program policies on the next few pages so that you are fully aware of what is
expected of you.
ILTC/Kallah Participant Statement of Understanding
1. I am aware that both ILTC and Kallah are designed to be a highly intensive educational experience.
2. I understand that this will include long days, lectures, classes, workshops, discussions, study sessions, exploration of
Judaism, and other activities aimed at development of leadership and Judaic skills & values.
3. I understand that I will be expected to:
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Take notes
Engage in serious study
Participate in group sessions and take my role at the program seriously.
Know and follow the program schedule
Participate in all aspects of the program
Rest and take time to reflect
Respect the program experience, while contributing my own thoughts and opinions
4. I understand that as an important part of the learning atmosphere and exploration of Judaism I will be expected to fully
participate in services and other Judaic programs that may be significantly different from those I am accustomed to,
and participate and respond to these experiences with respect regardless of my own religious practices.
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