Bear Down Camp Staff

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 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. 

BDC Gato (Camp Counselor) 

Applications for the Admin Team have closed. 

BDC 2024 Executive Director 

BDC 2024 Outreach Coordinator 

BDC 2024 Gato Coordinator 

BDC 2024 Lead Gatos

BDC 2024 Lead Crew 

Follow us on Instagram (@ASUABDC) and Facebook (Bear Down Camp) to get to know us better before camp!

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Lauren Reilly

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. 

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Sophie Byde

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.

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Stephen

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.

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stephen

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.

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ashni

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

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cait

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.