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Elizabeth Shreckhise

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About Elizabeth Shreckhise

Elizabeth is the Director of Camp Alleghany for Girls, the third generation member in her family to hold this position. But she also spent her childhood (ages 7-16) as 'Ghany camper, then held various counselor positions, and spent a decade here as the Assistant Director. She has a Masters in Education and Human Development and is a former School Counselor. Elizabeth lives in Staunton, Virginia during the "off-season" with her husband Matt and sons Mason, Ellis, and Noah. In addition to staffing, enrollment, program planning, outreach, and camp management duties, she helps keep the website current, writes and updates camp literature, and oversees the blog.

April 6, 2021 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

99 THINGS — Part 2: Downtime

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.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: 99 THINGS blog series, 99th Summer, campers, digital detox, Free Time

March 25, 2021 By 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 […]

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: 99 THINGS blog series, 99th Summer, campers

March 11, 2021 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: chores, family, resilience, team work

February 15, 2021 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Counselors, leadership, planning, professional development, staff training, team work, Why be a Counselor?

January 7, 2021 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: 99th Summer, Camp History, campers, Counselors, family, Garrett O'Dell, Greenbrier River, leadership, staff training, Why be a Counselor?

December 23, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Candlelight Campfire, Christmas, Christmas in July, COVID-19, family, Keep The Lanterns Lit, traditions

November 26, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: family, Memories, Thanksgiving, traditions

November 9, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: family, nature, Off-Season series, parenting, parents, Wild World

October 15, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Camp History, campers, education, family, leadership, No Tech Series, traditions

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