Camp Neringa

Camp Neringa

Neringa is an American 501(c)(3) summer camp in Vermont. It was founded by the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1969. The name is derived from Neringa, a municipality on the Baltic coast of Lithuania.

The camp has a focus on Lithuanian heritage, and Christian values. Children are taught words in Lithuanian and Lithuanian songs including the Lithuanian allegiance.

Out of camp season the facilities are rented out to other groups.

History

In 1943 seven girls spent their summer at the residence of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Villa Maria, in Thompson, Connecticut. The next year the Sisters organized a summer camp, called Immaculata for girls of Lithuanian descent on the convent ground in Putnam, CT. 26 years later in 1970 The Immaculata summer program relocated to its current location in Vermont. In 1996 Neringa incorporated and pursued 501(c)(3) status. The first Board of Directors was formed and a full time Executive Director was appointed.

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Coordinates: 42°52′18″N 72°41′49″W / 42.871577°N 72.697048°W / 42.871577; -72.697048


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