05/21/2026
We are so excited to spotlight Vanessa Trauger - a longtime counselor and current dean of Camp Splash.
Vanessa recently took the field to kick off a Baltimore Orioles game with a stunning performance of the National Anthem. No seriously we got goosebumps watching it!
But her journey back to singing makes this moment even more special. After suffering a vocal injury that left her unable to speak or sing for 6 months, Vanessa leaned heavily on her faith during vocal healing.
“When I was finally cleared to start singing again, the first song I chose was ‘Day for Singing’ by Mission House. Now when I sing, I’m filled with immense gratitude and more joy than ever before.”
For Vanessa, music is the ultimate way to connect with God and others. Whether she’s belting out “My Lighthouse” on the trails with campers, singing silly songs in the Dining Hall, or leading worship around the campfire, her heart is always in it.
We are so lucky to have Vanessa in our community, and we can’t wait to see (and hear!) the joy she brings to camp this summer. Join her at Camp Splash this summer for grades 3-6, July 13-17!