Shabbat – Session 1, 2019
Shabbat Shalom! Come join us as we celebrate Shabbat at camp.
LGBTQ+ Inclusion at Sci-Tech
During staff training, the URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech staff had the opportunity to hear from Keshet, a Jewish organization focused on creating a more inclusive environment for members of the LGBTQIA+ community through (amongst many things) resources and education.
Live Long and Prosper: Words of Torah for Our Camp Leaders
I’m sure many of you are familiar with this symbol.
Live Long and Prosper! And some of you may know that Leonard Nimoy (aka Spock) was Jewish! He once mentioned in an interview that he was inspired to create the Vulcan salute because he had seen this hand motion in synagogue as a child during the Priestly Benediction.
3 At Home Boker Big Bang Experiments
One of our favorite parts of summer is starting every morning with a Boker Big Bang! We’re preparing our experiments for the summer and wanted to share some safe experiments you can practice at home.
From Fireflies to Faders: My Journey to "Professional Camper"
My Jewish journey began during my first summer camp session in 2000, and I cannot tell you all how elated I am that, nearly 20 years later, I get to return to the camping world as the Assistant Director of URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy East, and help facilitate the kind of summer camp experience with a unique blend of STEM education and classic camp vibes that a younger Harrison would have loved, and that an older Harrison is proud to be a part of.
Can Minecraft = Havdalah
IF Camp = the Shabbat of the year, THEN Minecraft Meet-up = Havdalah
Let me explain…
Pi Day 2019
Pi Day is foremost a celebration of mathematics and a recognition of the importance of STEM studies in today’s world. But it is more than just math. Did you know that within the digits of Pi are a history of the Jewish people? It’s true! As part of our Pi Day celebration, donate to our Sci-Tech scholarship fund.
What's Our Part This Tu BiShvat?
There is after all, a kelp forest off the coast in Carmel, and Tu BiShvat compels us to value trees.
Planting Seeds with Savlanut (Patience) on Tu BiShvat
Tu BiShvat is also a holiday about Savlanut (patience), one of our core Sci-Tech values. When you plant an apple tree you don’t immediately have apples in your backyard and when spring comes our gardens aren’t immediately filled with blossoming flowers.