Session 2 Recap
Click here to read some thoughts our campers and staff had about our amazing second session!
A Home Away From Home
“As I was thinking about my plans, an ad from the Jewish Agency popped on my computer- ‘come teach at an American Jewish camp’.”
From Israel to Thousand Oaks: Technology
“I was amazed by the technological advancements in the USA, and started noticing how much Israeli technology is used here. From Waze to Mobileye, it’s eye-opening to see how much technology we share and how it can bring us together.”
Sci-Tech Israel in the Desert
On Sunday the teens visited the Orcam labs in Jerusalem, where they got to test out their next generation product. Orcam develops cameras that attach to glasses in subtle and sleek way in order to help people with visual impairments read, recognize faces, and tell time.
7 Reasons to Travel to Israel
Check out 7 reasons why you should travel to Israel from Sci-Tech Israel participant Morgan Gitlitz.
A Fun and New View About The Differences We’ve Noticed So Far in Israel!
Check out what Sci-Tech Israel participants Emily and Paige have noticed about Israel so far.
Beyond The Tech
It is easy for STEM-focused places to be robotic. Since being at Georgia Tech and Sci-Tech, I have seen that these two places are the opposite. There is so much heart and joy surrounding these communities that the only robotic part in them are the robotics competitions campers and students compete in.
Opening Day Session 2
Yad Vashem
Yad Vashem, the Israeli Holocaust memorial outside of Jerusalem, tells a story of the Jewish people and their persecution. On July 6th, through original artifacts, survivor interviews, and expert tour guides, the Sci-Tech Israel teens learned about the Holocaust through stories and faces.