Dear Vega 2016, It is hard to believe that it has reached the point in the summer when we sit down to write our end of summer address. Thank you for making this summer perfect on seemingly every level. Each and every one of you played a role in helping us get there! Thank you Vega […]
Camp Vega prides itself on its beautiful campus of cathedral pines, clean air, lush green grass, and a crystal clear lake. From starting a camp garden to solar powered energy, Vega has made massive strides towards preserving Maine’s beautiful wilderness and its surroundings. Waste Not, Want Not: Over the last three years Vega has moved […]
By guest blogger and long time staff member, Shannon Thurston With the years passing and the world in a frenzy, the need to cling to memories of warm summer days on a cool Maine lake is stronger than ever. To have a vivid recollection of sweet smelling grass, cool, clear lake water, voices raised in […]
An important part of a summer at Vega, just as in life, is water! A summer camp waterfront is crucial, especially come late July. That is another advantage of summer camp in Maine: the great chains of lakes, of which Echo Lake is a part, that are constantly being fed with fresh water from the mountains in […]
Dear Vegans, Happy New Year – we hope you are all doing well! Staff recruiting and summer job searches are in full swing and we have been receiving some great applications. Some of you may have seen articles recently about the pros of working at a summer camp vs. obtaining an internship. Here are some […]