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 serving as a BDC counselor - view the job description 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
Stella Wesson (She/Her)
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Nursing
The student lead of the program, Stella 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
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(She/Her)
Law, Criminal Justice Studies, Psychology
Our Gato Coordinator works to create an educational and engaging curriculum for both Gatos and Gatitos, aiding in the development of community and comfortability on campus.
Lead Gatos - Red Team
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Criminal Justice Studies
Leading and Learning Innovations, History, and a minor in Adolescents Community Education
As the student leads, the team works to become the ultimate hype people of camp. Encouraging and uplifting their team while creating a safe space by including all campers and promoting participation.
Lead Gatos - Blue Team
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MCB & Physiology
As the student leads, the team works to become the ultimate hype people of camp. Encouraging and uplifting their team while creating a safe space by including all campers and promoting participation.
Outreach Coordinator
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(She/Her)
Major: MCB & Physiology
Minor: HHV, Sport Nutrition, and Biochem
Our Outreach Coordinator not only hypes up our campers during camp, but keeps families informed through our camp outreach platforms. Our main promoter, (name) 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!
Operations Coordinator
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The true hero behind the scenes of camp, our Operations Coordinator works to make sure the logistics of our activities run smoothly throughout the week, leading a team to assist in the operations of camp.