Six and half weeks away can feel like a big step, for your daughter and for you. You may both be excited about all she could experience and find it hard to imagine being apart for that long. We understand. You don’t have to feel only one way about it.
Two things can be true
A child can be ready for camp and nervous about leaving home. She can miss her family and be having a wonderful time. We sometimes call that mix of nervous and excited “nerve-cited.” Those feelings can exist together, and there is room for all of them at Vega.
Being ready doesn’t mean having no worries, and worries alone don’t tell us whether a child is ready. We want to get to know your daughter, listen to what she is looking forward to and what feels hard, and help you think through the next step together.
Time to settle in. Time to grow.
Vega is a full-summer camp because we believe in what time makes possible. There is time to learn the rhythm of the day, get comfortable asking for help, and turn a new face into a familiar friend. There is time to try something, find it challenging, and come back to it with encouragement.
Confidence often grows in those everyday moments: joining a conversation, speaking up for yourself, working through a misunderstanding, or discovering that something that felt difficult last week feels a little easier today. Our counselors and directors are there to listen, guide, and help girls take those steps. Independence grows with support.
Friendships and a place to belong
Sharing a full summer gives friendships room to deepen beyond the first introductions. Bunk routines, meals together, silly moments, and the experience of figuring things out together help girls feel known and valued. There is time to build trust and learn how to be a good friend, including when friendship takes some work.
Sunset Circle, Olympics, camp songs, and the traditions that carry us through the summer become part of that shared story. Girls experience the beginning, middle, and end together, with all the anticipation, growth, and celebration along the way.
One of the most meaningful things campers tell us is that they can truly be themselves at Vega. That sense of belonging is at the heart of our motto: The most important thing a girl will find at Vega is herself.
Let’s talk about your daughter
We know that choosing camp is personal, and a full summer can be as big an adjustment for parents as it is for campers. You don’t need to have every question answered before reaching out. We’d love to hear what your daughter is like, what she hopes for, and what you’re wondering about.