After a busy week of classes, campers just wrapped up a fun-filled weekend here at VAMPY. Whether it was a beloved tradition like the VAMPY Olympics or a fun excursion to the theater, this past weekend had something for every camper to enjoy. The weekend began with the VAMPY Olympics—a

Welcome to Planet VAMPY,  where the stars don’t just light up the night sky, they shine in our classrooms, on our mission patches, and in the faces of the brilliant students around us. Our first week was nothing short of stellar. We kicked things off by channeling our inner NASA

Yesterday marked the VAMPY Olympics, one of the many traditions held at this camp. This year at the competition we saw Albania, Bhutan, Finland, Nepal, Panem, and the Sun itself face each other in a multitude of events such as storytelling, trivia, musical chairs, just dance, relay race, art, minute

As a counselor and former camper, optionals have always been one of my favorite parts of camp! Optionals are counselor-led activities that happen after classes each evening. Ranging from ultimate frisbee to arts and crafts, campers get to explore their interests and find new ones. Occasionally, a counselor will run

Sometimes, Change is Good (Featuring Big Red) During the academic year, Western Kentucky University’s campus is home to a multitude of food options and various restaurants, but summer hours are more limited—since the majority of students are no longer on campus. During VAMPY, campers typically enjoy their three meals per

Revitalizing the Written Word As a 4th-time returning counselor, I have supervised many long-standing traditions here at VAMPY. One of my favorites, which goes on for the entirety of camp, is the Warm & Fuzzy board. Based on The Warm Fuzzy Tale by Claude M. Steiner, our 4 x 8