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Chugim in Full SwingAs Jakob K. wrote in the Sci-Tech Times chug, “Chugim are another unique part of camp. Almost every camp has a form of electives, but Sci-Tech’s are much more creative. I remember my first year being amazed by rocketry and drones and even now I...

Shabbat Shalom and Shavua Tov!Shabbat Shalom and Shavua Tov!! We just concluded the FIRST Shabbat of the FIRST session of the TENTH summer at Sci-Tech, and that deserves a WOW. Every Shabbat at Sci-Tech is a joyous moment to celebrate. We welcome the sabbath, dressed...

Welcome to Sci-Tech!After a pioneer summer 10 years ago, we are so proud to open Summer 2023 today with great excitement, energy, and enthusiasm! Opening Day this summer was nothing short of a thrill with campers meeting their hall mates, experimenting with Alka...

Staff Week SuccessIt’s a session of Sci-Tech but for staff! About two weeks before we welcome our first campers, which begins tomorrow with Opening Day, we commence staff training as more directors, coordinators, specialists, counselors, and machonikim (counselors in...

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 the past 9 years,...

By Abigail Fisher I often refer to URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy as my third child. Like my two human children, it has been my honor and delight to watch Sci-Tech grow from idea to infancy and onto maturity. My first notion of Sci-Tech was following Summer 2012 after...

By Hannah Jay When people think of the most hyped event at camps, they often think of color war, or Maccabiah. It’s a way for campers to participate in a variety of competitions while getting to work in teams. It’s a day (or more) of intense activities, chanting and...

When I was in elementary school, the only nights my parents let me stay up past my bedtime were on Wednesdays so I could watch the newest episode of MythBusters with them. Today, I’ve kept one line on that show close to my heart while I work at Sci-Tech: “Failure is...

There are so many amazing workshops we offer at camp, and it’s hard – especially for our younger campers – to decide on one topic they want to commit to for two full weeks. It can also be challenging for our first-time campers to be away from home for two weeks, so...