We know how fortunate we are in our lives, from basic needs and a healthy family, to a fulfilling profession and a loving Vega community. We work hard to appreciate what we have and recognize others in need. Our mission is to live by the Vega Values and traditions to create a fun, safe and […]
Read why Linda, Kyle, Sandy, Liz, Rich, and Debbie are grateful for their 10 for 2 lives… Linda Courtiss, Director Emeritus: I am full of gratitude for the many decades where I have been surrounded by the family and Vega family who have maintained the warmth, love and values for which Camp Vega stands. Rich […]
“….And that’s what kindness means to us”. These are words often heard at Camp Vega’s weekly Sunset Circle where campers share their thoughts on their chosen themes with the entire summer camp community. With annual World Kindness Day being celebrated on November 13th, we’re proud to share some ways kindness is spread everyday at camp. […]
One of our favorite traditions during the summer at Vega is Halloween. We love how creative and excited the campers and the staff get about creating their costumes. We love how the campers come together as bunks to create something that is inclusive of all. The best part for us is watching them actually make […]
Thank you to contributor Laura Davis, 8-year counselor and group leader. Day to day, we are so used to seeing everyone attached to screens, with kids and teenagers preferring to communicate with snaps, likes and comments rather than with actual spoken words. Camp Vega is a place where girls feel comfortable enough to speak their […]
We are always looking for ways to give back to our communities with the Camp Vega family and live by the Vega Values. During the summer girls have performed at a local senior living facility and shared letters from campers with the residents. Throughout the year we have come together for the MS Walk in NYC, various charity […]
There are many hidden gifts we hope everyone takes away from a summer at Vega, such as independence, emotional intelligence, skills, confidence, resilience, and of course close bonds and friendships. Summer camp lends itself to forming authentic connections because of the amount and type of shared experience. For 49 days we live life (almost) always […]
Now that all of the campers and many of the staff are safely at home, we can take a deep breath and begin to reflect. Our hearts are bursting with pride and gratitude, our eyes still teary from saying “see you later” to so many people we love, and our ears still ringing with […]
Believe it or not, we have just passed the halfway point of the 2019 season. We continue to learn from the beginning of the summer, look forward to making the most of the second half of the summer, and strive to live in the moment. As we prepare to welcome parents and guests this weekend, […]
Dear Vega Families, Summer 2019 has begun! The thrill, pride, and whirlwind of emotions of Opening Day cease to amaze us, especially since we are fortunate to experience it from both sides. As camp parents, dropping our nine-year-old son at camp last Saturday, we understand the trust you place in us and the hopes […]