Reconstructing the World, One Megabyte at a Time
Reconstructing the World, One Megabyte at a Time By Tess Levinson I first learned Scratch as a counselor assisting with Sci-Tech's video game design workshop in 2014. At the time, I was a rising college freshman who liked science and psychology but was interested in...
The Sci-Tech Council at 10 – Looking Back to the Future
The Sci-Tech Council at 10 – Looking Back to the FutureOver its 10 year history, Sci-Tech’s Camp Council has had three chairs. Here are each of their reflections as they look back: Abby Fisher (2013 - 2018): The Sci-Tech council really began in January 2013 in the URJ...
Positivity and Caring – My 6th Point
Positivity and Caring - My 6th PointBy Sean Crancher Through the many experiences I have had at this camp, from running programs and chugim, to simply the moments of spending time with campers and my fellow staff members, I have come to know myself so much more....
Opening Day – Session 3, 2023
Welcome to Sci-Tech!Welcome to Sci-Tech!! Session 3 has officially begun with a great Opening Day and our first Boker Big Bang – butane bubbles on fire! In the first 24 hours at camp, we enjoyed getting to know each other as halls played mixer games and enjoyed a tour...
It’s Franklin, Not Rosie
It’s Franklin, Not RosieBy Olivia Lappin and Sam Sheran Here at Sci-Tech, our dorms are named after pioneer Jewish scientists as a way to honor their memories. We have dorms named for Ralph Baer, Ilan Ramon, Gloria Katz, Gertrude Elion, and Carl Sagan. Finally, there...
Recap – Session 2, 2023
Session 2 Recap!! The saying, “time flies when you’re having fun” couldn’t be truer than during this summer at Sci-Tech. While Sci-Tech is filled with new, innovative, and exciting activities, it is really the people who make camp the special place it has become over...
Returning Home to Torah and Taglit
Returning Home to Torah and Taglit By Greg Kellner, Founding Director of 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy and Member of the 10th Anniversary Celebration planning committee6 Points Sci-Tech was a special place from the moment the idea was sparked. Recalling the year before...
Machonikim Assemble!
Machonikim Assemble!Investing Passion into the Camp Experience I’ve always loved Sci-Tech, and getting to be a Machon is a way I can give back in a way that supports both me and those who are making Sci-Tech their home for the first time. Our actions throughout the...
My Jewish and Trans Journey at Sci-Tech
My Jewish and Trans Journey at Sci-TechBy Finn Kofsky Last summer at Sci-Tech, on July 30, I had my bar mitzvah. I chanted Matot-Masei, the last portion in the book of Numbers, carried the Torah around our Performing Arts Center, and gave the D’var Torah. I spent the...