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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."
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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.
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How is Camp Going?
When you are challenged in a nurturing environment and see role models who show you that being incredibly bright is incredibly cool, you reach beyond your comfort zone. Read more about an incredible moment during our first session.
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Session 1 Reflections
With session 1 wrapping up, our campers and staff had a lot to say about all of the wonderful moments here at camp and their experiences! Read below to find out what they said!
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Gear Systems and a Camp Kehillah Kedoshah
Every community has different components that all work in tandem to create the best possible community for everyone. However, similar to the gears, if something shuts down or changes, the community will function differently and even potentially below expectation. The way that we discuss and view gear systems relates directly to the idea of a kehillah kedoshah.
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Lower Camp (4-7 grade) Counselors Intros!
Our counselors are so excited to meet the campers! Read here to meet the counselors for the kids entering 4th-7th grade!
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Upper Camp (8-10th grade) Counselor Intros!
Our counselors can't wait to meet the amazing campers! Read here to meet our counselors for the kids entering 8th-10th grade!
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Sci-Tech West Leadership Intros!
We can't wait for Opening Day! Read here for some quick introductions to our Leadership Team!
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Q&A with West’s Video Game Design Instructor
I've always wanted to know how things work. When I was a kid, I was taking apart broken vacuum cleaners, digging holes in the back yard, and building model rockets. Once out in the professional world, I was startled to find that not everyone enjoyed science as much as I did, and so I decided to weave together my two major passions - science and games - and use that help others to find their own joy and meaning in science.
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Summer Camp and Medical School: Overlapping Skills
It’s another morning, and I’m up before the sun rises. I gently wake up each of the folks I’m taking care of, checking in on them. How are they feeling? How did they sleep? I meet with my co-workers to go over our plan for the day – whom we might need to spend some extra time with, who had a rough day yesterday and needs support, who requires a special meal and who might need some time alone.
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