Making the Most of the Mid-Summer Pause: Changeover at Camp Alleghany
At Camp Alleghany, summer follows a familiar rhythm defined by traditions, transitions, and shared moments. One of the most distinctive pauses in that rhythm is Changeover—the day between First and Second Term, when full-term campers remain at camp while others depart and new arrivals have yet to arrive.
Finding a Path Back to Camp Alleghany: A Spotlight on Maroon Vespers
At Camp Alleghany, Vespers is a cherished tradition held each Sunday evening—a quiet, meaningful time for the entire camp community to pause, reflect, and reconnect. During Vespers, campers and counselors gather together on the top of Vesper Hill to listen to thoughtful letters shared aloud by different groups in Camp.
Summiting the Highest Point in West Virginia: Our LITs Take on Spruce Knob
First Term, our Leaders-In-Training (LITs) returned to Camp Alleghany after completing one of the most demanding and formative components of their summer: a four-day, three-night backpacking expedition through the Spruce Knob loop.
Welcoming the Next Generation of ‘Ghany Girls: Mini Camp 2025!
On June 15, Camp Alleghany joyfully kicked off its beloved “Mini Camp” week! Now in its 22nd year, Mini Camp has become a cherished tradition, offering a one-of-a-kind, one-week experience specifically designed for younger girls who are new to the world of sleepaway camp.
A Unique Preview Into Camp Life: Mother-Daughter Weekend 2025
On June 13th, Camp Alleghany for Girls welcomed families to its sixth annual Mother-Daughter Weekend, a special program designed to introduce prospective campers and their female family members to camp life.
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 as a Long-Term Investment: Why Three Weeks Matters
At Camp Alleghany, we believe that the magic of camp doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time to build independence, form meaningful friendships, and grow in confidence, courage, and character. That’s why our camp program is built around a three-week session—a thoughtfully designed length of time that allows campers to settle in, dig deep, and walk away transformed.