Two Camps, One Amazing Counselor
Both Jordanna and Anna were thrilled with Larry – and the results of the collaboration. Just as they expected, Larry brought Sci-Tech West best practices from Jacobs Camp.
Galaxy Quest: Our Third And Final Space Themed Maccabiah
The Magic of Sci-Tech: Snacks, STEM, and Staff!
It’s hard sometimes to verbally explain what makes Sci-Tech different than an average Jewish camp. The obvious answer is living on Governor’s Academy and the high-quality facilities that most other camps don’t have access to (and of course, the food!). One could also talk about the intense focus on science and technology the permeates all aspects of camp life. Workshops, meals and evening programs all based around STEM concepts. All of these things make us different, but I believe that the thing that truly sets Sci-Tech apart is the staff.
Magic Place!
From fail to fail, mistake to mistake, growth to growth
Every evening at URJ SciTech West, ahead of an always-epic Erev Big Bang, the campers are asked these questions, “What do you know about science that you did not know when you woke up this morning?” and “What did you fail at today?” The responses are honest, poignant,...
Thanks For All The Memories, Sci-Tech
Thank you for the memories, Sci-Tech. Watch the video our 10th graders in our Digital Film and Production workshop made about what they are taking away from their time at Sci-Tech.
Science, Music, and Judaism: Oh My!
By Eva Turner, Communications Manager and Songleader Working at Sci-Tech West has been an incredible and unique experience. A camp that is dedicated to the innovative spirits and the scientific minds of children growing up as part of the reform movement is something...
Making our Own Moon Landing: A Reflection On The Busiest Shabbat Of The Session
This Shabbat we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing. On July 20th, 1969, the world watched as Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar in perhaps the most crucial moment in the 20th century for science and humankind.
A Week at Sci-Tech West
“What are the forces, rules, or powers that cause the universe to act the way it does?” This was the prompt that launched one of our “J-lab” sessions at the URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy – West last week. It was a prompt that catalyzed conversations and...