Do we have the next JK Rowling on our hands? With the start of a new creative writing workshop, we’ll soon find out!At the hands of office staff member Hillary Ferguson, a creative writing workshop is now being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays during free period. Hillary is going to be a senior at Roanoke […]
Wow has it been a busy week at Vega! Where to begin?! On Sunday the morning started out with the Vega Classic, our annual 3 mile run. After a pajama breakfast (who doesn’t want to eat in their pajamas?!) we started Derby Day! Derby Day is our traditional brother/sister/cousin day. For an afternoon, family members […]
It’s our party and we’ll celebrate if we want to! (and we’re celebrating Vega style!) Last night was our highly anticipated Birthday Banquet and it doesn’t matter if you’re birthday’s today or in December, it was your day!The night’s Birthday Banquet theme was “Through the Decades,” so the dining hall was complete with disco balls, […]
Today we had some special visitors! The American Camp Association paid Vega a visit today and the good news is we passed with flying colors! ACA Accreditation means that your child’s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. The […]
It’s amazing how many Tyler’s, Anthony’s and Quito’s you see walking around at a Camp Vega air band show, and last night was no different. Vega’s senior camp took to the stage tonight and we must say we have some pretty good impersonators!Each age division competed green against white in a talent show of sorts […]
Sunscreen and swimsuit packed, buses and girls ready to go- it must be beach day! And we couldn’t have asked for better weather yesterday as our campers headed out. While Tamary hung around camp as part of Tamary Takeover Day, the Sub Juniors, Juniors and Sub Super Juniors headed to Reid State Park. While […]
Last night Camp Vega hosted the Bronx-based Music With A Message Band, and boy did they bring down the house! After a full day of trips and activities, including Outdoor Adventure’s trip to the aquarium, a tennis tournament in Portland AND a cookout, the evening Maine air was filled with songs that deliver powerful messages and promote positivity. This 25 […]
Last night the shores of Echo Lake transformed into the sandy beaches of Hawaii as the Seniors, Super Seniors and Tamary participated in the annual Camp Vega Luau! While the girls enjoyed dinner, the male staff kicked off the evening with an opening show, and multiple games of tug-of-war soon followed. First up was Tamary […]
Yesterday morning was unlike any other, as the girls were awoken by the sounds of excitement for Olympic Break! Olympic Break signals the start of the Vega Olympics, and is kept a secret until that day. No counselors or campers know when or where Olympic Break will be. This morning’s opening event consisted Olympic scrolls that were […]
