What URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy does

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is a nonprofit Jewish overnight summer camp founded in 2014 that combines hands-on STEM education (robotics, video game design, sciences, digital media) with immersive Reform Jewish community and identity building for campers entering grades 4-12. The camp operates three two-week sessions per summer on The Governor's Academy campus in Byfield, Massachusetts, with an 8-to-1 maximum camper-to-staff ratio, an in-house Camper Care and Inclusion Team supporting neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ campers through Universal Design for Learning principles, and proprietary programming such as the Boker Big Bang morning program and a values-driven Six Core Values framework. Ancillary products include the Machon full-summer CIT program, Sci-Techkun Olam Teen Leadership Incubator, Taste of Camp (BYTES) for rising 4th graders, and a partnership-run Israel trip.

The business model is fee-for-service tuition ($4,495 per 2-week session, $9,390 for two sessions, $14,285 for the full three-session summer; Machon $5,935-$6,495; intersession $400) collected via $500-$1,000 deposits and monthly eCheck/credit card plans through the CampInTouch portal, with revenue supplemented by donations, tzedakah contributions, camp store merchandise, and foundation grants including need-based scholarships from the Lasdon Family Foundation and first-time camper grants up to $1,000 from the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Distribution runs exclusively through direct family registration, with the Union for Reform Judaism's 900+ congregation network, NFTY teen programming, federation partners, alumni word-of-mouth, virtual info sessions, and in-person open houses and tours as the primary demand-generation channels.

In Summer 2027 the camp will relocate to Westtown School in West Chester, Pennsylvania and merge with URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy to form the combined URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech & Arts Academy under Senior Director Jayme Mallindine, with 2026 marking the final summer at the Byfield location and Co-Director Rabbi Dan Medwin departing February 27, 2026.

Name

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy

Legal name

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy

Website

https://6pointsscitech.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is a nonprofit Jewish overnight summer camp combining STEM education with Jewish identity building for campers in grades 4-12, operated by the Union for Reform Judaism on The Governor's Academy campus in Byfield, MA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Summer Camp Programs

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM & Science Camps (Biology, Chemistry, Space, Lab Science) (EDAMALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coding, Game Design & Computer Science Camps (EDAMALAD), Robotics & Engineering Summer Camps / Bootcamps (EDAMADAF), Robotics, Engineering & Makers Camps (EDAMALAE), Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Overnight summer camp
• STEM youth education
• Jewish summer programs
• Teen leadership training
• Specialty camp programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Byfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Camper Tuition: Primary revenue stream from session-based tuition fees charged to families. Sessions are 2 weeks each at $4,495 per session. Full summer (3 sessions including intersession) is $14,285. Machon Teen Leadership program is $5,935-$6,495. Intersession add-on is $400. Revenue is collected through deposits ($500 per session, escalating to $1,000 after March 26) and monthly payment plans via eCheck or credit card.
2. One Happy Camper Grants: The Foundation for Jewish Camp offers first-time campers grants of up to $1,000, which reduces net tuition for eligible families. The camp also distributes need-based scholarships through the Lasdon Family Foundation Scholarship Fund, supplemented by community donors and federation partnerships.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The camp raises funds through annual drives like the Game-a-thon, tzedakah (charitable) donations, and community contributions that support the scholarship fund. The camp also sells camp clothing and gear through an online camp store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy operates a Jewish overnight summer camp for campers entering grades 4-12 at The Governor's Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts. The core offering consists of three two-week summer sessions that combine daily STEM workshops (robotics, video game design, sciences, digital media) with Jewish community programming, Chugim electives, and recreational activities. Specialty programs include the Machon Teen Leadership CIT Program, Sci-Techkun Olam Teen Leadership Incubator, a Taste of Camp introductory program, and an Israel trip.

Product overview

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is a Jewish overnight summer camp offering STEM-focused programs for campers entering grades 4-12. The camp operates on The Governor's Academy campus in Byfield, MA and has been operating since 2014. The core product consists of three two-week summer sessions featuring daily STEM workshops (robotics, video game design, sciences, digital media), chugim (electives), and recreation activities. Specialized programs include the Machon Teen Leadership Program for rising 12th graders, the Sci-Techkun Olam Teen Leadership Incubator for rising 11th graders, and a Taste of Camp introductory program for rising 4th graders. An Israel trip is also offered for teens. Registration is managed through the CampInTouch platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Sessions (Session 1, 2, 3) Overnight summer camp sessions lasting two weeks each, offered to campers entering grades 4-10, featuring daily STEM workshops, Chugim electives, Sababa free time, and Kinesthetic Sciences recreation. Three sessions offered annually.
• STEM Workshops Daily workshops where campers explore robotics, video game design, sciences, digital media, and other STEM activities for 2.5-3 hours per day, taught by lead instructors and educators.
• Machon Teen Leadership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Overall Satisfaction
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Westtown SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026Starting in Summer 2027, URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy will relocate to the Westtown School campus in West Chester, PA, merging with URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy to form URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech & Arts Academy. Westtown provides the campus facilities including fully air-conditioned dorms, indoor science spaces, a new dining hall opening in 2027, an indoor pool, and a state-of-the-art theater and arts building. This is a strategic merger that strengthens the long-term sustainability of URJ specialty camping.
• URJ 6 Points Creative Arts AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026Creative Arts Academy is merging with Sci-Tech beginning in Summer 2027 to create URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech & Arts Academy. Jayme Mallindine will serve as Senior Director of the combined camp. The merger expands opportunities in STEAM while maintaining the values-driven culture and traditions of both camps.
• The Governor's AcademycoreOthers · 1 January 2014The Governor's Academy (the country's oldest continuously-operating boarding school in Byfield, MA) serves as the host site for Sci-Tech camp operations during summer. The camp uses the school's dorms, science laboratories, computer and media labs, dining hall, gymnasium, hockey rink, and performing arts center. This is a long-term hosting agreement that began with Sci-Tech's opening in 2014 and will end after Summer 2026 before the camp relocates to Westtown School in 2027.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCJP is listed as a scholarship partner supporting the Lasdon Family Foundation Scholarship Fund. CJP is the Jewish federation for the Greater Boston area, supporting Jewish life and programming in the region.
• Federation of Greater WashingtonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a scholarship partner supporting the Lasdon Family Foundation Scholarship Fund. The federation supports Jewish families in the Washington DC area with camp financial assistance.
• Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a scholarship partner supporting the Lasdon Family Foundation Scholarship Fund. WRJ is the women's affiliate of the URJ, supporting women's involvement in Reform Jewish life.
• KeshetsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeshet is a Jewish LGBTQ advocacy organization that provides professional training for all Sci-Tech staff on LGBTQ+ inclusion. This partnership ensures staff are equipped to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ campers and staff.
• Anna Jacques HospitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe nearest full-service community hospital (including emergency medicine) to The Governor's Academy campus, located less than 6 miles away. The camp works with this hospital to provide additional medical care when needed.
• CampMinder (CampInTouch)coreTechnology or IntegrationCampInTouch (CampMinder) is the online registration and management platform used by Sci-Tech for camper applications, deposits, payment processing, communication (e-letters), and forms management. It is the primary operational software for camp administration and family engagement.
• Yallah! IsraelsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYallah! Israel runs the Sci-Tech Israel trip specifically for rising 11th graders. The trip dates sometimes overlap with 3rd session; in some years, rising 11th graders may attend both the Israel trip and the Yottabytes unit at camp.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Gan Israel: Largest Chabad-affiliated Jewish overnight camp network in North America. Comparable as a high-volume Jewish overnight camp network with multiple locations, broad age-tier programming, and an established scholarship model.
• URJ Camp Newman: URJ-affiliated overnight summer camp in Santa Rosa, CA. Directly comparable as a large URJ specialty camp drawing on the same congregational pipeline and operating under the URJ's national governance structure.
• iD Tech: Largest U.S. STEM summer camp operator, offering week-long day and overnight programs in coding, game design, robotics, and engineering. Comparable on STEM curriculum and target audience of STEM-interested youth, though secular and not Jewish-affiliated.
• Camp Ramah: National network of Jewish overnight summer camps affiliated with the Conservative movement. Comparable as a Jewish summer camp serving grades 2-10 with specialty tracks, scholarship funding, and a national pipeline of families through affiliated congregations.
• URJ Camp Coleman: URJ-affiliated overnight summer camp in Cleveland, GA. Directly comparable as a URJ-operated specialty and general overnight camp drawing on the same 900+ congregation network and Foundation for Jewish Camp scholarship mechanisms.
• Camp JRF: Reconstructionist Jewish overnight summer camp in Honesdale, PA. Comparable as a Jewish-identity-based overnight camp with values-based programming and a progressive, inclusive culture serving grades 3-10.
• Camp B'nai B'rith Beber: Jewish overnight summer camp in Mukwonago, WI serving the Reform movement. Comparable as a Midwest-based Jewish overnight camp with similar pricing, scholarship programs, and Reform Jewish communal affiliations.
• URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy: Sister URJ specialty camp focused on the performing and visual arts. Directly comparable as a URJ-affiliated overnight specialty camp using the same Jewish-values framework, hosted at a boarding school campus, and is merging with Sci-Tech in 2027 to form Sci-Tech & Arts Academy.
• URJ Camp Eisner: URJ-affiliated overnight summer camp in Great Barrington, MA. Directly comparable as a URJ specialty camp in the same network with similar pricing, scholarship programs, and Reform Jewish-values framework.

Broad incumbents

• Steve & Kate's Camp: Large multi-location day-camp operator with self-directed learning and STEM/media offerings. Comparable as a premium-priced specialty camp with flexible enrollment model targeting affluent families, though secular and day-only rather than overnight.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/6PointsSciTech
• Instagraminstagram.com/6pointsscitech
• Xx.com/urjscitechwest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/6pointsscitech

Compliance3 records

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