Relaxing at camp is one of camp’s greatest assets, providing a digital detox as well as vital renewing forces through nature, quiet, and summer ease.
About Elizabeth Shreckhise
99 THINGS! A Blog Series in our Countdown to Camp
A year of COVID adaptations has us all being resilient, flexible, and adaptable to changes we don’t enjoy, but we do accept as what’s necessary in extraordinary times. But surely we all wonder whether anything will ever be the same again? We all want to know whether the things we love are still available to […]
Cultivating Your Children’s Independence at Home
Kids like to help, and the pride of finishing a task. Get them there with a clear understanding of basic chores and meal-making.
Help Wanted: Leadership Program Coordinator
Have a passion for cultivating the unique voices of young girls and women? This short-term camp position may be perfect for you!
Looking to 2021 with Optimism and Excitement
In spite of the challenges of a COVID year we’re looking forward to Summer 2021 optimistically and with strategic planning.
A Christmas Message for 2020
In a tough year it’s uplifting to remember that even the simplest pleasures can deliver joy far bigger than their size. The key is in connecting with your nearest and dearest and making your traditions come alive.
Happy Thanksgiving 2020!
In a year that was too weird for any of us to understand one thing remains constant — that Camp Alleghany is a strong community and that we will endure. We have you to thank for that!
Three Reasons You and Your Kids Should Make Friends with Cool Weather
Camp happens outdoors every summer, rain or shine, cool or hot. Kids — and parents — need the same time in nature, and exposed in healthy doses to the elements, even in cool and cold temps.
A ‘Ghany Girl’s Guide to Manners in the Virtual Era
Navigating so much MORE time online during so many closures is hard for any of us. We know adults and kids can always use a refresher on the best manners for online activity.