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 […]
One of the things we love the most about Vega is its screen-free environment. Ask any of our campers or staff members (or parents!) about what makes camp special and they will tell you: it’s all about the people. The connections made at Vega are honest, genuine and face-to-face, which in today’s society can be […]
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 […]
Most of us don’t think of being a camp counselor and using the skills developed over the summer to further a career. Being a camp counselor brings to mind things like making s’mores around a campfire, swimming in the lake and star gazing at night. While those are all certainly experiences counselors have, working as […]
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 […]
While the grounds may be quieter this time of year, there is never an “off season” for us at Camp Vega. We are constantly working on making Vega the safest and most beautiful place to call your summer home. We wanted to share with you some of the projects and updates taking place in Maine […]
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 […]
Summer. A time to relax, unwind, and reconnect with friends and family. It sounds great and we all look forward to it. But, what more can you get out of your summer? What more can your kids get out of their summer? Summer camps in the United States and Maine have been around since the […]
It is probably the only time we are excited to say: “Moving day is here!” We are happy to let everyone know we are moving up to camp! Not everyone knows a nearly “historic” member of the Camp Vega community, Tiger Hewett. Every year since 1987, Vega’s Onsite Manager Tiger, has assisted the Camp Vega […]
There are so many ways to get involved in the theater productions at Vega The campers who take theater as an activity get to rehearse with their friends and our fun, professional theater staff. For those interested in behind-the-scenes production, set design and stage crew provide hands-on experience in designing and creating sets and costumes, and working […]
