While most Sunday’s are designated as “Lazy Days” the schedule allowed us to have regular activities yesterday so that we could have an Olympic Lazy Day today. While Super Seniors and Tamary tubed on Echo Lake this morning, Junior camp warmed up their vocal chords during song practice. The afternoon hosted 2 Olympic Events: The […]
There was much anticipation all day in preparation for tonight’s evening activity, Halloween! It began today during rest period when everyone spent time creating their unique and mostly home-made costume. Glitter and paint was flying in Lily Bay (Upper Arts and Crafts building) as everyone’s creative juices were at full speed. Before dinner, everyone assembled […]
Yesterday, Vega participated in “Dunk Your Kicks”. Founded to support Pediatric Cancer Research, Max Cure Foundation’s mission is to create awareness for the illness and raise money for those less fortunate. David Plotkin, founder of The Max Cure Foundation, shared how his son became diagnosed and what his family has done to help others in […]
We were up early to see Tamary off to Canada today. All 30 girls were all smiles, even at 6 AM as they drove on north. With a full agenda of excited destinations ahead of them, the 30 girls that have waited years for this will make memories that will last a lifetime. Details of […]
Dear Vegans, This year’s 2013 Parent Visiting Weekend started with our parents and grandparents riding along beautiful Echo Lake Road eager to start an amazing day amidst a whirlwind of activities that would be captured by loved one’s on film or video. The first day was a scorcher, but those who stayed for a scrumptious […]
Last night was a very special Sunset Circle. Those campers and staff that have been here for 6 or 8 years were honored with an emblem of gratitude for their years spent here. These vests and jackets are some of the most sought after swag at Vega. Before the gifts were passed out, Linda delivered […]
Tonight, some Vegans got to participate in something truly special. The Vega Dance Company and the Vega Stars Gymnastics Company are traveling to Winthrop this evening to participate in the 4th Annual Cancer Care Benefit. This event and organization was founded in memory of a man whose life was lost after a 2 year battle […]
The sun was up bright and early today, and so was Vega. All day, not a cloud was found. It was perfect for all of the inter-camp activities that happened. First, we held a Waterski meet here while 11 and under and 13 and under Lacrosse was at Laurel, along with 13’s and 15’s Tennis. […]
Last night, we were rocking and rolling to a visiting musical group, Music With a Message (MWAM). The concert was held outside on Inter Hill. All the girls brought their Crazy Creek chairs, but by the second number, everyone was up and dancing. Created in and by people in South Bronx, this group of young […]
Another Olympic Day went off without a hitch. Like last week, camp was divided between Swim and Landsports. This time, Senior Camp ran the swim relays while Junior Camp competed in Track & Field, Soccer, Kickball, Nuke ‘Em and Softball. Each team gave it their all and above all represented themselves with the utmost sportsmanship. […]