Paying it forward: Why I chose to become a Machon

Paying it forward: Why I chose to become a Machon

This was written by Jett Mann and Jason Gardiner who are both Machonikim at Sci-Tech This summer, we chose to participate in Sci-Tech’s Machon program after attending Sci-Tech as campers because this is a wonderful and supportive community and all campers’ needs are...
Why I chose to work at Sci-Tech: Hannah Jay

Why I chose to work at Sci-Tech: Hannah Jay

This was written by Hannah Jay, who was a previous camper and is now a staff member. My Sci-Tech story begins when I first heard about Sci-Tech in the winter of 2013. I had never gone to a sleepaway camp before, so I was understandably nervous. However, Sci-Tech...
Shabbat and International Festival Session 2 Recap

Session 2 Opening Day Recap

We had such an amazing Session 2 Opening Day!  We loved creating exploding lunch bags, getting settled in our new pods, and welcoming everyone back To Byfield! Click the above video to watch a recap of  Session 2 Opening Day.
Shabbat and International Festival Session 2 Recap

Session 1 Recap

After waiting two years, we are so thankful that campers were able to come back to Byfield! From podding by Workshops to wearing masks in activities, camp looked a little different this past session.  However, the Boker Big Bang excitement and the Workshops...
Hineini: Welcoming Shabbat together back in Byfield

Hineini: Welcoming Shabbat together back in Byfield

Thoughts on Session 1 2021 Shabbat from Rachel Frish, Assistant Director Hineini. We spend so much of our lives waiting for the best days to come. As a 23-year-old college graduate, I moved halfway across the country to be a congregational youth professional. I had a...