Two Camps, One Amazing Counselor

Two Camps, One Amazing Counselor

By Anna Herman, Director of URJ Jacobs Camp, and Jordanna Flores, Director of 6 Points Sci-Tech West It was May and the clock was ticking: Staff training would begin in a few weeks and 6 Points Sci Tech West was still short two staff members. Only in its second summer...
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...