Sixth Annual BCA Youth Retreat June 25 to July 1, 2023
Calling All High School Youth
Don’t wait too long, as space is limited. Click here to register. Deadline is May 31, 2023.
The conference is held at the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley, California, and runs from Friday June 23 to Saturday, July 1, 2023.
This is a great experience to meet and share with other BCA Youth Members.
2022 Flashback. Want to get a sense of what the retreat is like? Watch this highlight reel from 2022 (about four minutes).
Details
Full details are explained at the registration website. In the meanwhile, here are a few key points:
What. A one week retreat filled with lectures from BCA teachers, ice breakers, tours, basic onaijin etiquette and much more.
Where. Jodo Shinshu Center (JSC), 2140 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
When. Participants are asked to arrive before 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. The retreat will end after lunch on Saturday, July 1. Parents may attend the graduation Service on Sunday, July 1, at 11:00 a.m. at the JSC, followed by a casual lunch.
Who. The BYR Summer Event is for high school age students who are FIRST TIME participants of the program.
Cost. The cost of the program is $350 per participant; payment information appears at the end of the registration form.
A note from Koichi Mizushima, BCA Youth Programs: “It is an unforgettable life changing experience that I hope all BCA youth has an opportunity to be a part of. Thank you for participating and supporting these wonderful programs! It is a wonderful experience I hope to share with all of our BCA Youth members.”