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Camp Alleghany for Girls

A Summer Camp for Girls in Lewisburg, WV

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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.

March 15, 2023 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Parent Resources: Sending Siblings to the Same Camp, is it Right for my Family?

I’ve blogged a lot about my sons’ experiences at their summer camps, and this year my youngest will finally get to join one of his big brothers at a sleepaway camp! My sons do go to the same camp together, and at Alleghany, we have a LOT of sisters who attend together. But is this […]

Filed Under: Parents Tagged With: Parent Resources

February 22, 2023 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Parent Resources: How to Prepare Myself for Some Time Away from my Child

So you and your camper have made the decision that she is going off to sleepaway camp. Yay! That is a huge step, and a move in the direction toward greater independence for your camper. But this can also feel scary as a parent. Will she be ok? Will she still need me when she […]

Filed Under: Parents Tagged With: Parent Resources

January 4, 2023 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

New Year, New Team!

Change is in the air! After our 100th anniversary, we are looking forward to another fantastic summer on the Greenbrier, 2023 will include all of our favorite traditions, old and new friends even more ‘Ghany Magic!   Some of these new and old friends are taking on different positions here at Alleghany, and while we have […]

Filed Under: Directors

November 29, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Spend Time Outdoors, Even in the Winter!

There’s an old cliché – there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. Well, we live that out here in my household! My kids love playing outside no matter what the weather. And if you gear up the right way, you can enjoy being outdoors as a family, year-round, no matter where you […]

Filed Under: Parents Tagged With: family, Memories, parents

November 22, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Sales, Deals, and Deadlines!

We’ve got our Early Bird Special, a Black Friday deal on ‘Ghany gear, a Cyber Monday special on registration and several events coming up. Read all about it on the blog!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Archived, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Celebrations, family, new campers, Recruiting Parties

November 1, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Second Term 2022, Looking Back Fondly

In continuing with our recap of our historic 100th summer, here is a rundown of how 2nd Term went! (and if you missed them, check out our previous blogs on Staff Training, Mini Camp, Mother-Daughter Weekend, 1st Term, and our 100th Anniversary Party!)   COVID?   As I mentioned in the 1st Term blog, we […]

Filed Under: Campers, Counselors Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, campers, Counselors, Memories

October 18, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Fall Reunions Reminder — Save Those Dates!

Join us for our Fall Reunions in the DMV and Richmond!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, camp information parties, campers, new campers, Off-Season series, parents, winter, winter reunions

October 11, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

First Term 2022 Reflection

1st Term was full of fun, memories, friendships, bonds, personal growth…. and a few surprises along the way! Every year you never know if there will be anything out of the ordinary, a surprise if you will – this could include a high river, a crazy storm, or a medical situation…. Well, 1st Term had […]

Filed Under: Campers, Counselors Tagged With: 100th Summer, activities, Counselors, Garrett O'Dell, Memories

October 4, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

The Best Way to Start the Summer, Staff Training!

As our recap series of Summer 2022 continues, I’d like to share a little peek into our ever-so-important Staff Training period at the beginning of the summer.  Our Staff Training is a full two weeks, and it’s so important that we rarely allow counselors to miss any part of it. Of course, extenuating circumstances do […]

Filed Under: Counselors, Staff Tagged With: leadership, Mini Camp, planning, professional development, staff, staff training, traditions, Why be a Counselor?

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