Each summer our Junior Counselors (JCs) lead one of our Vespers. We hold four Vespers events each summer, happening on Sundays at four in the afternoon, and intended as a time for non-denominational and non-religious reflection and group introspection. When any group leads the Vespers, it’s their chance to shine, to lead, to help guide […]
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Alleghany Voices: Second Term Photojournalism Projects
I hope you saw the projects by our First Term campers who took Photojournalism as one of their Activities. We really loved their fine work! Now let’s take a look at what the Second Term campers in Photojournalism did for their final projects. The captions under each photo are written by the camper-photographer who took […]
Alleghany Voices: First Term Photojournalism Campers’ Projects
We miss our First Term campers, but fortunately for us they’ve left behind more than just wonderful memories. The campers who took Photojournalism as one of their Activities also documented camp for us in their own ways. Join me in celebrating the wonders of camp with a look at their fine work. The captions under […]
A Camper’s Excitement
One of our delightful campers made a slideshow to share her excitement about coming back to camp for #summer2019. Will your daughter be there, too?
A Taste of Counselor Profiles
We randomly drew three names of counselors to profile to give you a peek into the lives of these talented, accomplished role models who will work at camp this summer.
How to Prepare For — and Avoid — Homesickness At Camp
Do you worry about homesickness at camp? Or about missing your child too much? These do’s and don’ts will help you prep your child and yourself for a successful summer!
3 Reasons Moms are Afraid of Sending Their Kids to Camp
Mom, if you’re afraid of sending your kid to camp you’re not alone. You might even think, “What kind of mother would do that – send her kid AWAY for three weeks or more? What will the other parents think? Or my family? Will they think I don’t love my child?” And that brings me […]
Hoos Your Daddy? (I Mean Granddaddy!)
Join us in honoring former ‘Ghany Director and huge UVA fan S. Cooper Dawson, Sr. with a donation to the ‘Ghany Lantern Scholarship Fund if UVA wins the NCAA Championship tonight!
Special Diet Chef for #Summer2019
Introducing Shawna Rust, our Special Diets Chef. She, our kitchen staff, Head Hopper, and Special Diets Manager, are a team with a mission — to meet food allergies and special diets in a dynamic new way.
The Surprising Lifelong Value of Camp Friendships
There are things learned and experienced at camp that have a positive lasting impact for kids. Namely, being tech free in a natural and supportive setting allows the child to develop into a fuller person with better relationship skills.
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