The Place I Call Home, All Summer Long
Most people would argue that home is where you live, however, mine home is away from home. Four hours away from home. A no technology home. On the river home. It’s my camp home.
Thanking Those Who Give Back to Us: A Love Letter to Our “LOLers”
Camp Alleghany’s 10th Annual LOL Weekend launched on June 5 with a burst of energy, laughter, and heartfelt welcomes as friends crossed the river to gather for a weekend of service, reconnection, and celebration.
‘Ghany We Will Give, 2025
This year, we are once again embracing a service-learning approach that offers a more hands-on experience for both campers and counselors. We’re thrilled to be partnering once again with the Greenbrier Humane Society, as well as local veterinarians, to create a meaningful project that supports the animals in our community. We know the girls will be especially excited to take part in a service initiative that directly benefits our furry friends!
A Parent Reflects on the Unique Resilience Developed at Camp
We’re in that fantastic—yet overwhelming—part of the year where school is winding down, and our kids are getting increasingly anxious for summer to start. There’s both a blossoming hysteria emerging with each warm day, and a growing ennui about dragging themselves out of bed each morning, contrasting but equally strong impulses.
Camp Counselor Jobs for Young Adults: Developing Skills and Creating Future Opportunities
Summer camp counselor jobs have long been a rite of passage for young adults, offering an opportunity to spend the summer outdoors while making new friends and memories. However, the benefits of a camp job extend far beyond the immediate fun and camaraderie found within that summer season.
Mother-Daughter Weekend 2024 has Come to a Close
Ever wondered if Camp Alleghany is the right fit for your daughter? If the magic of this poem speaks to you, then our Mother-Daughter Weekend is the perfect way to experience it firsthand. Here’s a look back at the unforgettable memories we made during Mother Daughter Weekend 2024!
‘Ghany We Will Give 2024: Partnering with Seasons Place
This year we are taking a service learning approach that will be more of a “hands on” experience for all campers and counselors. We are very excited to be partnering with the Seasons Place, an Inspirit senior living community located in Lewisburg.
Camp Alleghany, One of the Oldest Summer Camps in the Virginia’s, Celebrates A Century of Nurturing Girls
This article is modified, with permission, from its original publication in the 2023 Journal of the Greenbrier Historical Society, a non-profit whose mission is to share the diverse history and culture of the Greenbrier Valley.
FAQs: Why So Many Forms? And Why Are They Due So Early?
As a parent of a former camper, I understand how it can feel annoying to have ONE MORE THING that needs to be done added to a long list of to-dos that take place in the Spring.