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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.

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

October 13, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Roan’s Camp Patch Made ‘Specially for You!

Camp may have been canceled in 2020, but if you were registered you’re getting a special patch designed by fellow camper Roan. Read about it in today’s blog.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: camp patches, campers, family, Keep The Lanterns Lit, leadership, summer 2020, summer 2021

October 8, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

The Big Release: Featured Camper Video!

Begun in 2018 and two years in the making, our video of Vivian’s camp journey could be the story of any camper — her uncertainties, her eagerness, her challenges and her joys — in being a first time camper at ‘Ghany!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Camp History, campers, family, friends, Mini Camp, Mini Camp Journeys, new campers, planning, stories, term camp

September 28, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Early Bird Registration Opens October 1, 2020

With almost 75% of our 2020 families having rolled over their registrations to 2021, we urge you to register for Summer 2021 as soon as Early Bird Registration opens this Thursday, October 1.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: 99th Summer, American Camp Association, campers, Early Bird Discount, friends, summer 2021, summer camp 2021

September 25, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Preparing for Summer 2021 at Camp Alleghany

Yes we’re planning for camp! So here’s a blog post on what we’re looking at for all eventualities.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: coronavirus, Coronavirus Times, COVID-19, planning, summer 2021

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