Dave Roberts – Head Chef
First Name: David
Last Name: Roberts
Hometown: South Portland, Maine
Current grade: A+
School: School of Life
2021 will be my 14th year at Vega (do not include 2020):
Hobbies/favorite activities: Hiking, Golf, Gardening, Entertaining
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: Missing so many people that have become my family and friends.
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.
What are you most excited for for Vega 2021: Rekindling friendships and seeing smiling faces.
Denise Cochran – Shift Supervisor
Lisa Keen – Shift Supervisor
First Name: Ana
Last Name: Abarca Gerasymenko
Hometown: Puebla, México 
School: BUAP
2021 will be my FIRST year at Vega:
Hobbies/favorite activities: Capoeira, piano and reading
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: being unable to go out and have nothing to do at home. It was really boring until I started to learn how to ride a bike.
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: ride a bike in the city while being careful with the cars
What are you most excited for Vega 2021: the experience of working in another country
First Name: Zaira
Last Name: Gonzaga
Hometown: Puebla, Pue., Mexico
Current grade: Fifth semester of the degree in Public Administration and Management of Development
School: Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP)
2021 will be my first year at Vega.
Hobbies/favorite activities: I like dance, ice skating, reading and I enjoy hiking.
Something you learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: I learned from the pandemic is t0 value every moment of my life, to do things the best and enjoy them, and to consume responsibly.
What are you most excited for Vega 2021: Of the things that excite me it’s the experience as a Staff in Camp Vega, being part of the organization in the kitchen, to serve the campers and also knowing Echo Lake, which looks amazing.
First Name: Karla
Last Name: Alvarado
Current grade: Third semester of university
2021 will be my 1st year at Vega
Hobbies/favorite activities: I enjoy sports a lot but my favorite is volleyball, I also like to make new friends and see new places.
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: The hardest thing about summer 2020 was not being able to go to camp, but I took advantage of this vacation to do new things, like learning new recipes, reading books, missing my friends too much, but nothing that a video call couldn’t fix.
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: I learned how to make cookies, as well as cakes and muffins, which to tell the truth were delicious, I also learned to exercise at home, I was able to walk my dog much more often (it is not new but it is something I really enjoyed), and I also enjoyed much more family time.
What are you most excited for for Vega 2021: What excites me the most is being able to meet new people, that I know that more than friends we will be a family as the camp says, I am excited about obtaining new experiences that I know will be unforgettable and together with incredible people, the truth is that excites me too much and I can’t wait to live this new experience in the company of the whole family that makes up Camp Vega.
First Name: Abigail
Last Name: Rosado 
Hometown: Veracruz, México
School: Universidad Veracruzana
2021 will be my first year at Vega:
Hobbies/favorite activities: Reading, cooking, watching movies, exercising and spending time with family and friends
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: The hardest part was feeling uncertain about the future. Everything changed so fast, but focusing on one thing at a time helped getting through the year.
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: I learned how special it is to check in on others and yourself!! Showing love to my people even through zoom!
What are you most excited for Vega 2021: I’m so excited to travel all the way from Veracruz Mexico to Camp Vega, meet all the campers, all the staff, have an amazing summer and make great memories together. Can’t wait!!
First name: Daniela
Last name: Galindo Suárez
Hometown: Puebla, México
Current grade: Undergraduate student
School: Benemérita Universidad del Estado de Puebla (BUAP)
2021 will be my first year at Vega
Hobbies/favorite activities: One of my favorite activities to do is to ride a bike. Also, I like to go to the cinema and walk through the streets of my city with my friends. However, I also enjoy being at home playing video games with my family. I love watching series and movies!
What was the hardest part about Summer 2020: For me, the hardest part was to be far apart from my friends. I love them and I missed them so much. Some of them went through difficult times and I couldn’t be next to them.
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: I learned so much about myself during these times and I am really grateful for that. I realized how much my parents love me, the way they take care of themselves so I can be safe and healthy. Furthermore, I learned to live in the moment, that I don’t have to hide my feelings any more, that I don’t have to waste my time and that it is important to hug, to laugh, to smile and to feel happiness and love!!
What are you most excited for Vega 2021: To demonstrate to myself that I’m capable of make my dreams come true!! And to give me the chance of a new beginning, full of happiness, love and tolerance! ❤️
First Name:Sharlett
Last Name:Blake
Hometown: Swansea
Current grade: Senior
2021 will be my 1st year at Vega
Hobbies/favorite activities: Make up, Nails and anything beauty related
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: Not being able to see family for my birthday
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: How to have fun and connect with others but still be safe
What are you most excited for for Vega 2020: To meet everyone
First name: Karla
Last name: Sanchez
Hometown: Puebla
Current grade: Fourth year of degree
2021 will be my first year at Vega
Hobbies/favorite activities: I like to listen to music, watch series, go cycling.
The hardest part of the summer was not being able to go on a trip.
In 2021 I learned that the most important thing is health
I am excited to improve my English, make friends, and see new places.
First Name: Enda
Middle Name: Viaani
Last Name: Sánchez Hernández
Hometown: Puebla, México
Current grade: Fifth semester of the degree in Cinematography
School : benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. (BUAP)
2021 will be my first year at Vega.
Hobbies/favorite activities: I enjoy walk with my dogs, taking photographs and making short films, cooking with my mother and grandmother, swimming, acting in plays and reading.
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: Not being able to see all my family and friends as I usually did.
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: Made me value life and the company of the people I love more, it also made me realize internal things that as a person I can improve for myself and to help other people.
What are you most excited for for Vega 2021: What excites me the most is cooking with love for the campers, meeting people from different places, getting to know Echo Lake and the amazing views the camp has.
First Name: Nazaria
Last Name: Vazquez
Hometown: Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
Current grade: 4th semester, college
School: Universidad Veracruzana
2021 will be my 1st year at Vega
Hobbies/favorite activities: Reading, listening to music (my favorite band is Coldplay), writing.
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: Struggle with quarantine, school and a breakup.
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: Being grateful
What are you most excited for for Vega 2021: Learning new things and
meeting new people.
First Name: Lisbeth
Last Name: Santos
Hometown: Santo Domingo
Current grade: Senior year
School: UASD
2021 will be my _first_ year at Vega. I am so excited that I can’t wait to meet you and share about my culture.
Hobbies/favorite activities: Hanging out with my friends and relatives, walking my dog, drawing and painting, watching movies and tv shows.
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: The pandemic.
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: I learned about resilience and how important it is during adversities.
What are you most excited for for Vega 2021: Meeting new people and being outdoors.
First Name: Claudia
Last Name: Gálvez Ángel
Hometown: Tapachula, Chiapas
Current grade: eighth semester of process engineering and industrial management
School: Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP)
2021 will be my __first___ year at Vega:
Hobbies/favorite activities: reading, cooking, watching movies, listening to music, learning abut new places and new things.
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: Not knowing what was going to happen to our future, since everything changed very radically, but having a busy mind helped a little.
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: I learned to cook some delicious recipes from my grandmother, I learned to live in a different way with my family and Friends, and to value every moment as much as of my life and those around me, to be more grateful to life for being healthy.
What are you most excited for for Vega 2021: I’m very excited to live a unique experience in Vega, meet new Friends, learn from each one of them and that they become my family. Learn amazing cooking techniques and everything.
First Name: Daniela
Last Name: Gutiérrez Lezama
Hometown: Puebla, México
Current grade: 8th semester in Gastronomy
School: Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
2021 will be my 3rd year at Vega
Hobbies/favorite activities: Watching anime and tv series, reading, listening to music, swimming, cooking
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: Not being at Vega, since I entered university I have spent my summers in Vega, so being at home all summer and thanks to the quarantine I no longer knew what to do and I got too bored
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020:I learned to deal with myself, to spend time with my sisters, I learned to be grateful for what I had since not everyone has the same privileges, I learned to be patient, and I learned that you have to live your life in the moment because it’s going to keep moving forward no matter what plans you make for the future
What are you most excited for for Vega 2021:What excites me the most is going back to my summer home, being Baunt again, spending the summer with my girls, meeting new people, making friends, escaping the stress of quarantine and being able to enjoy the outdoors in Vega
First Name: Rebeca
Last Name: Roldán
Hometown: Puebla, México
Current grade: 6th semester of business management engineering
School: Anáhuac
2021 will be my first year at Vega
Hobbies/favorite activities: drawing, painting and I love spending time with my family and friends.
What was the hardest part about summer 2020: the hardest part about last summer was adapting to the new way of life that the pandemic gave us, being locked up in my house without being able to see friends and family.
Something new that I learned during the pandemic/summer 2020: I learned to be patient, to be grateful and to value everything I have, especially the people around me and their health.
What are you most excited for Vega 2021: I´m excited to get out of my comfort zone, learn new things, see places I’ve never been before and make new friends.
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