Time truly flies when you’re having fun, as we have already entered our second week ofcamp!!! This week marked some of the highlights of the campers’ summer which included theOlympics and of course, 4th of July. However, before we get into it, make sure to go andcheck what went on in the week one video. […]
We have heard time and time again from campers, staff and alumni that Sunset Circle was, and is, one of their favorite events at Vega. The steeped tradition of what takes place there resonates throughout our entire camp community…especially some camp songs with original lyrics and tunes created and adapted by campers and staff that […]
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 […]
In a world filled with so many unknowns, we knew with certainty that 2021 would be a historic summer. We are both humbled and proud to have shared it with all of the amazing campers, staff, and camp parents that chose Camp Vega 2021. The strength everyone gained in body and mind may not yet be realized; it […]
Vega has always been “screen free”, yet we’ve always allowed and enjoyed music, and personal music players. In the 80s campers and staff used their Walkmans as they walked down Echo Lake Rd or used tapes and stereos to have dance parties in their bunks. Discmans presented new and exciting functions in the 90s, but […]
Back in 2006, we welcomed a 20 year old collegiate tennis player to camp in early June. Soon we realized that he very well may have been the kindest, most thoughtful, and dedicated guy we had ever met. After three summers of consistently raising our standards and expectations of him, we decided to promote him […]
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 […]