The pandemic has forced us to think outside the box as we strive to stay productive and find positive and healthy experiences for our families. As we gear up to provide the most special summer possible for Vega girls and staff, we see so many new opportunities as a result of preparing for every scenario […]
For the past several years members of the Camp Vega family from the greater Westchester County, NY area have gathered together on Giving Tuesday for a fun night of “speed food packing” to benefit the non-profit organization, Feeding Westchester, and battle local food insecurity. This event has provided an opportunity for Vega campers, staff and families […]
Over the past ten years, we have received inquiries from camper alumni, staff alumni and their families, asking if they could donate money to a scholarship or campership fund. These people wanted to help a stranger experience something that they know can improve their lives, and their families’ lives. Some of these donation inquiries were […]
Dear Vega, Have you ever had the experience of opening your email and seeing one that is entirely unexpected in the most wonderful way? We had that experience a few weeks ago when we received this unsolicited letter from Vega alumna, Jimena Estevez (2005-2011). She is currently studying Business Administration and Economics at Universidad Iberoamericana […]
In April 2020 I had a vivid dream: floating in the middle of the ocean, at night, in a hurricane. Yet, amidst my shock and confusion I somehow floated calmly amongst the gigantic waves, pondering how I got there and what I should do. The early days and months of the COVID-19 pandemic were like […]
Dear Vega, The end of a summer at Vega is filled with traditions we carry on in order to memorialize and celebrate our summer together. It is a time for community, reflection, and nostalgia as we prepare to say farewell to our summer family. As we approach what should have been the last day of […]
Gooooooooood Morning Camp Vega! It’s Monday morning, which means it’s time for Kyle’s Monday Morning Announcements…the Podcast! It’s also August, which means that we are that we are one month closer to Summer 2021! In the meantime, we are staying busy here at Vega and making the best of our pandemic reality. This week we […]
Gooooooooood Morning Camp Vega! We hope this finds you all staying busy, active and safe out there. We just wrapped Week 5 of our Virtual Summer Calendar for 2020, and while the calendar and events are reserved for enrolled/hired 2020 campers and staff, below are some highlights from the past week. Also a reminder for Week […]
Gooooooooood Morning Camp Vega! Tune in to Kyle’s Monday Morning Announcements…the Podcast! to hear updates on 50 Mile Club leader board, handstand contest winners, and last week’s raffle winner. This week we’re looking forward to Art with Natalia, Big/Little Sister “Lawn Lunch” and sign up for Vega’s Secret Sister! We miss you all very, very much! Stay […]
Dear Vega, While just about all aspects of camp and our lives look, feel, and sound different this summer, you can still hear Kyle start of announcements with a booming, “Gooooooooood Morning Camp Vega!” It’s almost as if we were gathered together in the Dining Hall. For a dose of camp spirit sure to make […]
