Vega 2021 was special. Some would say it was “like no other” summer in Vega’s 85 year history (here’s looking at you Tamary 2021). As this year comes to an end, we would like to take a moment to both celebrate the joys and triumphs of last season and look forward to adventures anew in […]
Dear Vega, As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler we find ourselves missing Vega more than ever. We miss the warmth of the summer sun on our backs, the warmth of the hugs from campers and counselors, and the warmth of the fire at Sunset Circle. We are so excited to help […]
Classroom education has been “challenging” over the past year based on our various conversations with many camp families and as this report illustrates. While summer camp is filled with fun activities and friends, some girls do choose to spend a bit of time working with a tutor to keep up their academics. Tutoring at Vega […]
Thank you to Sandy Harris, Vega’s Program Director, for sharing her perspective as together we all countdown to an incredibly special, and long awaited for, 2021 summer. Summer 2021 marks two big personal milestones. First, it will be my 20th summer working at Camp Vega (even though I was able to visit last summer, it […]
The pandemic has forced us to think outside the box as we strive to stay productive and find positive and healthy experiences for our families. As we gear up to provide the most special summer possible for Vega girls and staff, we see so many new opportunities as a result of preparing for every scenario […]
For the past several years members of the Camp Vega family from the greater Westchester County, NY area have gathered together on Giving Tuesday for a fun night of “speed food packing” to benefit the non-profit organization, Feeding Westchester, and battle local food insecurity. This event has provided an opportunity for Vega campers, staff and families […]
Over the past ten years, we have received inquiries from camper alumni, staff alumni and their families, asking if they could donate money to a scholarship or campership fund. These people wanted to help a stranger experience something that they know can improve their lives, and their families’ lives. Some of these donation inquiries were […]
Dear Vega, Have you ever had the experience of opening your email and seeing one that is entirely unexpected in the most wonderful way? We had that experience a few weeks ago when we received this unsolicited letter from Vega alumna, Jimena Estevez (2005-2011). She is currently studying Business Administration and Economics at Universidad Iberoamericana […]
In April 2020 I had a vivid dream: floating in the middle of the ocean, at night, in a hurricane. Yet, amidst my shock and confusion I somehow floated calmly amongst the gigantic waves, pondering how I got there and what I should do. The early days and months of the COVID-19 pandemic were like […]
Dear Vega, The end of a summer at Vega is filled with traditions we carry on in order to memorialize and celebrate our summer together. It is a time for community, reflection, and nostalgia as we prepare to say farewell to our summer family. As we approach what should have been the last day of […]