Our BDC Gatos are SO excited to meet you!
Our staff is made up of University of Arizona undergraduates including sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Most of us went to camp our freshman year and are passionate about creating an impact in the next generation of Wildcats! Our gatos are diverse! We are proud to bring leaders and learners from across UArizona together for this transformative experience. Hailing from both near and far, our Gatos are incredible and unique. We each come from different backgrounds, and walks of life; offering rich experiences, teachings and opinions to help future Wildcats find their home!
If you are interested in Applying for BDC 2024 please see the available positions below on Handshake.
Applications for the Admin Team have closed.
Follow us on Instagram (@ASUABDC) and Facebook (Bear Down Camp) to get to know us better before camp!
Executive Director
Lauren Reilly (She/Her)
Stitch (Lilo and Stitch)
Film and Television and Psychology
The Student lead of the program, Lauren works to create a fun and inclusive environment that welcomes the newest wildcats to UArizona. She spends the majority of her time making sure all the logistics, education and excitement of camp blend well together.
Gato Coordinator
Trinity (The Matrix)
(She/Her)
Environmental Science
Trinity works to create an educational and engaging curriculum for both Gatos and Gatitos, aiding in the development of community and comfortability on campus.
Lead Gato - Red Team
Kenai (Brother Bear)
(He/Him)
Psychology
As the student lead, Kenai works to become the ultimate hype person of camp. Encouraging and uplifting his team while creating a safe space by making everything challenge by choice.
Lead Gato - Blue Team
Toothless (How to Train Your Dragon)
(He/Him)
Leadership & Learning Innovation
As the student lead, Toothless works to become the ultimate hype person of camp. Encouraging and uplifting his team while creating a safe space by making everything challenge by choice.
Outreach Coordinator
Mermaid Man (Spongebob)
(She/Her)
Pre-Psychological Sciences
Our main promoter, Mermaid Man works in the outreach and promotion of BDC. Working on communication on campus life, newsletters and updates to Gatitos and families, and keeping our social media up to date and looking fun and professional
Lead Crew
Toad (Super Mario Bros)
(They/Them)
Geology
The true behind the scenes of camp, Toad works to make sure the logistics of camp runs smoothly throughout the week leading a team to assist in the functioning of camp.