Now that all of the campers and many of the staff are safely at home, we can take a deep breath and begin to reflect. Our hearts are bursting with pride and gratitude, our eyes still teary from saying “see you later” to so many people we love, and our ears still ringing with […]
Dear Vega Families, Summer 2019 has begun! The thrill, pride, and whirlwind of emotions of Opening Day cease to amaze us, especially since we are fortunate to experience it from both sides. As camp parents, dropping our nine-year-old son at camp last Saturday, we understand the trust you place in us and the hopes […]
Thank you to our guest blogger, Linda Courtiss! Hi Campers and Staff and Alumni, I was asked to write a piece for this week’s Vega Blog and decided to write a brief history of my early days at Camp Vega. I also wrote a broader history of camp for those who would like to read […]
Last week members of the Camp Vega Leadership Team attended the largest gathering of camp professionals in the world – the American Camp Association (ACA) Tri-State Camp Conference. With nearly 4,000 participants in attendance, we had the opportunity to learn from and network with other camp professionals striving to make summer camp the best it […]
Camp Vega is a home away from home. It is where our campers feel safe, are able to try new things without judgement, sharpen their skills, build relationships and grow as people in so many ways. All of this is possible because of our incredible staff – they are the foundation of what makes Vega […]
Thank you to guest blog writer, Elizabeth Trenk Pruzinsky, Vega camper 1995-2002, Vega staff member 2006-2007, Vega leadership team 2008, 2018-present. Twenty-five years ago my parents decided it was time for me to start sleep away camp. As they looked at various Maine camps, they immediately picked Vega for only one reason. It wasn’t that […]
Throughout the year it can be hard to step out of the constant flow of school, extra-curricular activities, work, social media, news feeds, travel, and at-home routines. Even the care-free (yet immensely passionate) experience of summer camp presents a constant flow where everyone challenges themselves and each other to make the best out of every […]
Connections. We make them everyday. We have school friends, work friends and sports friends. We make friends with people of events and gatherings. Friendship is key to our success with all of our relationships and it can create a sense of purpose in our lives. But how do you make lasting connections? And why are […]
We were thrilled when Vega alums Liz Trenk Prusinsky and Alexandra Smith both made trips to visit camp last summer with their young families. We were elated when we learned that they were interested and able to return to Vega in 2018, Liz as a group leader and Alex as our resident certified pediatric nurse practitioner […]
We were thrilled when Vega alums Liz Trenk Prusinsky and Alexandra Smith both made trips to visit camp last summer with their young families. We were elated when we learned that they were interested and able to return to Vega in 2018, Liz as a group leader and Alex as our resident certified pediatric nurse practitioner […]
