Camp · Religious · Ages 10–16 · $2,622/week
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▌ Religious · Ages 10–16

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy

Byfield · $2,622/week · ★ 4.0 (4 reviews)

A Jewish summer camp for grades 5-10 focusing on science and technology with a strong community and religious values.

▌ Editor's read URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is an overnight summer camp that combines science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with Jewish values and community. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating it meets over 200 standards for health, safety, and program quality. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training, including CPR/First Aid certification. The camp offers various STEM majors, such as robotics, digital media, and environmental science, alongside traditional camp activities and Jewish programming. Google reviews for 'URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging STEM curriculum, the inclusive Jewish environment, and the caring staff. The camp is part of the URJ Camps network, indicating its affiliation with the Union for Reform Judaism.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Who thrives here Ages 10–16

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 10–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1000 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA 01845, USA
  • Phone: 857-246-8622
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: A 12-day session costs $4,495. Full summer is $14,285. Financial aid is available.

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on STEM education
  • Inclusive Jewish community

↘ Watch for

  • Some sessions are full
  • Expensive

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy

What ages does URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy accept?
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is open to children ages 10–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy cost?
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy publishes $2,622/week for the standard session. A 12-day session costs $4,495. Full summer is $14,285. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy's hours?
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy accredited?
Yes — URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy?
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy provide lunch?
Yes — URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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