Galaxy Quest: Our Third And Final Space Themed Maccabiah

Galaxy Quest: Our Third And Final Space Themed Maccabiah

For our third final Maccabiah of the summer; we had the treat of Sanctum, a larping company,  planning a day for us that was full of daring quests, thrilling adventures, and fun. Our friends from Sanctum helped introduce this session’s theme to our campers. Everyone...
The Magic of Sci-Tech: Snacks, STEM, and Staff!

The Magic of Sci-Tech: Snacks, STEM, and Staff!

By Jon Gordon: Head Song Leader   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 (and of course, the food!). One could also talk...
Magic Place!

Magic Place!

By Cantor Irena Chklovskii Since I first entered the world of “Jewish professionals,” I encountered two groups, the ones that went to Jewish camp and a few of us who didn’t. I mean, it’s like belonging or not to a “secret society.” Therefore since the first days of my...
From fail to fail, mistake to mistake, growth to growth

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,...