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Directors

A Glimpse into Our 2024 Fall Admin Retreat

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 21, 2024

Directors

A Fond Farewell, Saying Goodbye to Cami

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 7, 2024

Alumni

Upcoming Sales, Deals, and Deadlines: What You Need to Know!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 30, 2024

Campers

Join Us at One of our Fall Virtual Open Houses!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 9, 2024

Campers

The Fall Season is Here- And So is Early Bird Registration!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 1, 2024

Alumni

What is an Outreach Director?

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas September 25, 2024

Alumni

Camp Counselor Jobs for Young Adults: Developing Skills and Creating Future Opportunities

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'Ghany Guest Posts September 12, 2024

Counselors

Summer 2025 Staff Applications are OPEN!

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Stephanie McPherson Astley September 1, 2024

Directors

Elizabeth’s Top 5 from Summer 2024

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Elizabeth Shreckhise August 18, 2024

Alumni

Thank You to Our Campers, Counselors, and Staff of Summer 2024: We Miss You!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise August 18, 2024

Alumni

Family Camp 2024: A Week to Remember

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Cami Breese August 11, 2024

Campers

Cheerio But Be Back Soon- Goodbye Second Term 2024

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Cami Breese August 3, 2024

Rain or Shine: Camp Fun, Even in the Rain!

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Cami Breese July 27, 2024

Alumni

Camp Alleghany: A Vital “Third Place” for Young Girls

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Cami Breese July 20, 2024

Campers

Cheerio But Be Back Soon, First Term 2024 Has Come to a Close!

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Cami Breese July 13, 2024

Alumni

A New Chapter for Camp Alleghany’s Church Services: Welcoming Pattie Ames

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Cami Breese July 6, 2024

Campers

Empowering Girls Through Independence and Decision-Making

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Elizabeth Shreckhise June 29, 2024

Counselors

Staff Training 2024, Grow Through What You Go Through!

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Cami Breese June 22, 2024

Alumni

Mother-Daughter Weekend 2024 has Come to a Close

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'Ghany Guest Posts June 17, 2024

Parents

What to Expect on Opening Day, Summer 2024!

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Cami Breese June 12, 2024

Directors

LOL Weekend 2024, Thank You!

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas June 10, 2024

Parents

How Can I Prepare my Camper for Homesick Feelings?

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Cami Breese May 29, 2024

Parents

How Can I See Pictures of my Camper While She is at Alleghany?

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Cami Breese May 22, 2024

Campers

‘Ghany We Will Give 2024: Partnering with Seasons Place

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'Ghany Guest Posts May 15, 2024

Parents

My Camper has a Dietary Restriction, What Will She Eat While at Camp?

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Cami Breese May 8, 2024

Parents

Can I Request for my Camper to be in a Tent with a Friend?

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Cami Breese May 1, 2024

Parents

Clothing at Camp, Blues & Whites, Closed Toed Shoes and Long Sleeves

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Cami Breese April 24, 2024

Blog

Camp Alleghany, One of the Oldest Summer Camps in the Virginia’s, Celebrates A Century of Nurturing Girls

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'Ghany Guest Posts April 17, 2024

Directors

How do I Keep in Touch with My Camper While She is at Camp?

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Cami Breese April 10, 2024

Directors

FAQs: Why So Many Forms? And Why Are They Due So Early?

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'Ghany Guest Posts April 3, 2024

Directors

Packing for Family Camp- A Veteran’s Guide

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'Ghany Guest Posts March 27, 2024

Directors

ACA Tri-State 2024: What We Learned

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Cami Breese March 20, 2024

Parents

Packing for Term Camp- from a Veteran Family

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'Ghany Guest Posts March 13, 2024

Introducing Camp Alleghany’s New Wilderness Progression Program!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 6, 2024

Campers

Packing for Mini Camp, A Veterans Guide

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'Ghany Guest Posts February 28, 2024

Campers

Packing for Mother-Daughter Weekend, A Veterans Guide

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'Ghany Guest Posts February 21, 2024

Campers

Join Us at our Spring Virtual Open Houses!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise February 14, 2024

Counselors

The Transformative Power of Camp Counseling Skills

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Cami Breese February 7, 2024

Alumni

2024 Family Camp Registration is OPEN!

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'Ghany Guest Posts February 1, 2024

Counselors

A Summer as a Camp Counselor Can Shape Your Future- Here’s How!

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Cami Breese January 24, 2024

Directors

Important Administrative Team News!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise January 17, 2024

Campers

Mother-Daughter Weekend Registration is OPEN!

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'Ghany Guest Posts January 15, 2024

Directors

When the Baby Goes Off to Camp!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise January 10, 2024

Campers

New Campers, All Ages

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Cami Breese January 3, 2024

Directors

New Year Excitement for Alleghany!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise December 27, 2023

Campers

Happy Holidays from Camp Alleghany!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise December 20, 2023

Campers

‘Ghany Girl Core Values: Honor, Loyalty and Friendship

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Cami Breese November 29, 2023

Parents

Last Chance: Early Bird Registration Ends Today!

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Cami Breese November 15, 2023

Campers

Celebrating Birthdays at Camp

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Cami Breese October 25, 2023

Counselors

Camp Counselors are Some of the Best Role Models

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Cami Breese October 11, 2023

Parents

Early Bird Registration is Open!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 1, 2023

Staff

Remembering Miss Hazel

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Elizabeth Shreckhise September 27, 2023

Campers

Tips on Staying in Touch with Camp Friends During the School Year

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Cami Breese September 20, 2023

Campers

How we Foster Healthy Habits at Camp and How to Continue these Habits Post-Camp

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Cami Breese September 13, 2023

Counselors

Our Summer 2024 Counselor Applications are Open!

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Cami Breese September 6, 2023

Directors

Elizabeth’s Top 5 from Summer 2023

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Elizabeth Shreckhise September 1, 2023

Campers

A Thank You to our Summer 2023 Campers, Counselors, and Staff!

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Cami Breese August 16, 2023

Campers

We Remember Second Term 2023

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Cami Breese August 6, 2023

Campers

Week Two of Second Term 2023

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Cami Breese July 30, 2023

Campers

Lessons Learned from LIT Summer

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'Ghany Guest Posts July 25, 2023

Counselors

I Remember First Term 2023

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'Ghany Guest Posts July 16, 2023

Campers

Week Two of First Term 2023!

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Cami Breese July 9, 2023

Campers

Week One of First Term 2023!

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Cami Breese July 3, 2023

Counselors

Staff Training 2023 is Coming to a Close!

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Cami Breese June 24, 2023

Alumni

LOL Weekend 2023, Thank You!

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas June 14, 2023

Directors

Parent Resources: What to Expect on Opening Day of Camp!

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Cami Breese June 7, 2023

Directors

Big News: Sam and Bonnie are Retiring!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise June 5, 2023

Directors

Sneak Peak at our Brand New Arts and Crafts Building!

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Stephanie McPherson Astley May 31, 2023

‘Ghany We Will Give 2023

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'Ghany Guest Posts May 24, 2023

Directors

Life At Alleghany, a Series: Meals at Alleghany- Menu Items, Options and Nutrition!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 17, 2023

Parent Resources: FAQs Before Summer 2023

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Cami Breese May 10, 2023

Campers

Life At Alleghany, a Series: Why you don’t Need to Send your Child to Camp with Friends

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas May 3, 2023

Staff

Parent Resources: Meet Some of our 2023 Counselors

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Cami Breese April 26, 2023

Parent Resources: Is it too Late to Register my Child for Summer Camp?

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Cami Breese April 19, 2023

Campers

Life At Alleghany: How Sleepaway Camp Builds Independence and Confidence in Young Girls

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 12, 2023

Campers

Life at Alleghany: Our Different Sessions, Which is Right for You?

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Cami Breese April 5, 2023

Parents

Parent Resources: How to Prepare my New Camper for a Summer Away from Home with Love

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas March 29, 2023

Parents

Life At Alleghany, a Series: Writing Letters, Why Practicing at Home can Prepare your Camper for this Summer

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Cami Breese March 22, 2023

Parents

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

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 15, 2023

Life At Alleghany: Why Outdoor Education and Adventure is Important for Children

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Cami Breese March 8, 2023

Directors

Our First ACA Conference of 2023!

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Cami Breese March 1, 2023

Parents

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

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Elizabeth Shreckhise February 22, 2023

Parents

Life at Alleghany: A Day in the Life of a ‘Ghany Girl

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Cami Breese February 15, 2023

Parents

Parent Resources: Why an All Girls Camp May be Right for your Daughter

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Cami Breese February 8, 2023

Directors

Meet Maggie, Our New Mini Camp Director!

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'Ghany Guest Posts February 1, 2023

Directors

Meet Stephanie, Our New Program Director!

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Stephanie McPherson Astley January 25, 2023

Directors

Mother-Daughter Weekend 2023 Registration is OPEN!

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'Ghany Guest Posts January 19, 2023

Directors

Introducing BA, Our New Outreach Director!

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas January 18, 2023

Alumni

Introducing Cami, Our New Director of Marketing and Leadership!

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Cami Breese January 10, 2023

Directors

New Year, New Team!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise January 4, 2023

Happy Holidays from Camp Alleghany: Our Digital Holiday Card

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Cami Breese December 20, 2022

Campers

Happy Holiday Season from Alleghany! Holiday Traditions, the ‘Ghany Girl Way

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Cami Breese December 13, 2022

Directors

The Ultimate Gift Guide for a ‘Ghany Girl

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Cami Breese December 6, 2022

Parents

Spend Time Outdoors, Even in the Winter!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 29, 2022

Directors

Sales, Deals, and Deadlines!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 22, 2022

Alumni

Fall Reunion Fun! Read About our 2023 Fall Reunions

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Cami Breese November 15, 2022

Alumni

Family Camp- Looking Back and Moving Forward

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Stephanie McPherson Astley November 8, 2022

When Parents are “Campsick” for their Campers

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 1, 2022

How to Help Campers and Parents Find Out About Camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 1, 2022

Campers

Second Term 2022, Looking Back Fondly

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 1, 2022

Alumni

Looking Back, Our 100th Anniversary Bash!

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Cami Breese October 27, 2022

Directors

Fall Reunions Reminder — Save Those Dates!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 18, 2022

Campers

First Term 2022 Reflection

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 11, 2022

Counselors

The Best Way to Start the Summer, Staff Training!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 4, 2022

Campers

Mother Daughter Weekend 2022, a Recap

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'Ghany Guest Posts September 27, 2022

Directors

Early Bird Registration Coming Soon for our 101st Summer!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise September 20, 2022

Campers

Who’s at Alleghany the First Time of All? Mini Campers!

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas September 13, 2022

Alumni

LOL Weekend 2022 and Beyond

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas September 6, 2022

Alumni

2023 Counselor Applications are Open!

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Cami Breese September 1, 2022

Campers

Elizabeth’s Top 5 Favorites from Summer 2022

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Elizabeth Shreckhise August 30, 2022

Alumni

A Thank You to our Campers, Counselors, and Staff of Summer 2022, We Miss You!

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Cami Breese August 23, 2022

Directors

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, August 1963: What Alleghany Means to Me

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Cami Breese August 11, 2022

Directors

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, May 1946: Twenty-Fifth Season

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Cami Breese August 4, 2022

Directors

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1962: Camp Spirit

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Cami Breese July 28, 2022

Directors

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1929: The Blessing of Rest Hour

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Cami Breese July 21, 2022

Directors

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1942: How to Take an Overnight

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Cami Breese July 14, 2022

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TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1953: Fourth of July

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Cami Breese July 7, 2022

Directors

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, August 1942: Table Song Contests

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Cami Breese June 30, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1945: Horse, Men on A Par With New Counselors

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'Ghany Guest Posts June 16, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1943: Grays “Take It” and “Leave” the Blues

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Lindsay Curren June 9, 2022

Staff

What’s Happening At The 100th Summer Camp Store

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'Ghany Guest Posts June 7, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, August 1964: The Busy JC’s

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'Ghany Guest Posts June 2, 2022

Directors

Personnel Changes Afoot At Alleghany

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 31, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1945: Channie, Bess Take Charge in Milton’s Absence

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'Ghany Guest Posts May 26, 2022

Alumni

‘Ghany We Will Give 2022: School Supplies for Greenbrier County

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'Ghany Guest Posts May 24, 2022

Directors

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 26, 1934: The Scavenger Hunt

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'Ghany Guest Posts May 19, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, August 12, 1964: The Upstarts

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'Ghany Guest Posts May 12, 2022

Directors

Casey’s “Future” Farewell

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Casey Tucker May 10, 2022

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, Aug. 1963: Style, Color Spark Children’s Fall Fashions

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'Ghany Guest Posts May 5, 2022

Directors

Camp Staffing for Our Historic 100th Summer

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Casey Tucker May 3, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, May 1962: The Spell of the Fire

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'Ghany Guest Posts April 28, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, Aug. 1959: ‘Ghany’s Annual Star Festival To Be Held on Night of August Ninth

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'Ghany Guest Posts April 21, 2022

Directors

L.O.L. Alumni Weekend During our Historic 100th Year!

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas April 19, 2022

Directors

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1959: Nature’s Laboratory

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Lindsay Curren April 14, 2022

Directors

Camp Director To Camp Parent Series: When my second son went to camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 12, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler February 1931: Camp Movies

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'Ghany Guest Posts April 7, 2022

Directors

Tri-State Camp Conference 2022

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 5, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler April 25, 1929: Alleghany Reunion Planned (& Fun 1979 Pic!)

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'Ghany Guest Posts March 31, 2022

Directors

Remembering Natalie

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 28, 2022

Directors

Upcoming Spring Events

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 22, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 15, 1942 New Counselors Are Welcomed

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'Ghany Guest Posts March 17, 2022

Directors

Work at Camp 100th Anniversary & Opportunities

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Casey Tucker March 13, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 25, 1944: Countdown to Camp

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'Ghany Guest Posts March 10, 2022

Directors

100 Days Until Camp’s Opening Day & A Throwback Week To Celebrate!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 6, 2022

Directors

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 25, 1951: Blue Bend

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'Ghany Guest Posts March 3, 2022

Directors

Mardi Gras, Pancakes, and Favorite Camp Meals!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 1, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1972: Thoughts on the Anniversary

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'Ghany Guest Posts February 24, 2022

Directors

The Alleghany Rattler: Our Treasure Trove of Testimonies

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Elizabeth Shreckhise February 22, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: The Spirit of Alleghany

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'Ghany Guest Posts February 17, 2022

Directors

Feeling the ‘Ghany Love All Week

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Elizabeth Shreckhise February 13, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Thanks for The Memory

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'Ghany Guest Posts February 10, 2022

Directors

What do I love about Being a ‘Ghany Girl?

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Elizabeth Shreckhise February 8, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Cooper Tells of First Visit to Camp Alleghany

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'Ghany Guest Posts February 3, 2022

Directors

Celebrating the 100th All Summer

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Elizabeth Shreckhise February 1, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Bill and Cooper Bought Camp in ’63

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'Ghany Guest Posts January 27, 2022

Directors

A COVID Case After So Much Prevention…Argh!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise January 25, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: The Worthingtons

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'Ghany Guest Posts January 20, 2022

Directors

Plans Afoot for our 100th Anniversary Party!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise January 18, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1972: History of Camp Alleghany

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'Ghany Guest Posts January 12, 2022

Directors

A Double Camp Reunion for the Generations

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Elizabeth Shreckhise January 11, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Big Doings are Being Planned for Anniversary

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'Ghany Guest Posts January 6, 2022

Alumni

Mother-Daughter Weekend 2022

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'Ghany Guest Posts January 4, 2022

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1971: Night of Delight

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'Ghany Guest Posts December 30, 2021

Directors

Welcome to The Year of ‘Ghany and Some Upcoming Events

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Elizabeth Shreckhise December 28, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler December 1945: Twas the Night Before—!

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'Ghany Guest Posts December 23, 2021

Directors

Christmas Thoughts With Casey

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Casey Tucker December 22, 2021

Directors

Merry Christmas Cooking ‘Ghany Style!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise December 21, 2021

Directors

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1929: The Blessing of Rest Hour

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'Ghany Guest Posts December 16, 2021

Directors

My 40 Years at Camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise December 14, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1959: Blues Entertain with Beatnik Party

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'Ghany Guest Posts December 9, 2021

Directors

Work at Camp for our 100th Summer

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Casey Tucker December 7, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1946: The Twenty-Fifth Summer

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'Ghany Guest Posts December 2, 2021

Directors

TBT: Alleghany Rattler Thanksgiving Round-Up

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'Ghany Guest Posts November 25, 2021

Directors

Happy Thanksgiving 2021

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 24, 2021

Staff

Come to Family Camp for our Historic 100th Summer!

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'Ghany Guest Posts November 23, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1981: The Green Team

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'Ghany Guest Posts November 18, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler Aug 1943: Alleghany Welcomes Arnold Home

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'Ghany Guest Posts November 11, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1967: I Remember a Woods To Walk In

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'Ghany Guest Posts November 4, 2021

Directors

Our American Camp Association Accreditation Visit in 2021

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 2, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1971: Halloween!

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'Ghany Guest Posts October 28, 2021

Directors

How Our New Building Worked for Camp During Summer 2021

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 26, 2021

Directors

Apply For — Or Give To — The Lantern Scholarship at ‘Ghany

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'Ghany Guest Posts October 19, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1953: Hannah’s Talk

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'Ghany Guest Posts October 14, 2021

Directors

Casey’s Post-Camp Adventure, 2021

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Casey Tucker October 12, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Rattler May 9, 1962: 1962 Travel Plans

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'Ghany Guest Posts October 6, 2021

Directors

Our Girls Sleepaway Camp was Covid-Free All Summer!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 5, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Rattler July 1945 — Alleghany Tent Points Mean More Than Law

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'Ghany Guest Posts September 29, 2021

Directors

Elizabeth’s Top 5 of Summer 2021

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Elizabeth Shreckhise September 28, 2021

Alumni

TBT: The Rattler Aug. 1966 — Trip to Tent Theatre

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'Ghany Guest Posts September 22, 2021

Directors

Celebrating Ghany’s 100 Years Now and Through 2022

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Elizabeth Shreckhise September 16, 2021

Counselors

The Joys of First Term at Camp for 2021

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'Ghany Guest Posts September 9, 2021

Directors

Reflecting on the Sixteens of ’75

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas July 14, 2021

Staff

Mini Camp Reflections, 2021

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'Ghany Guest Posts July 12, 2021

Directors

Mini Camp 2021 Was Our Jam!

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Beth Anne Clark-Thomas July 9, 2021

Staff

Fun News at the Camp Store

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'Ghany Guest Posts July 7, 2021

Staff

A Taste of Staff Training Week 2021

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'Ghany Guest Posts June 30, 2021

Staff

The Joys of Mother-Daughter Weekend 2021

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'Ghany Guest Posts June 25, 2021

Counselors

Work Week To Open Camp for 2021!

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'Ghany Guest Posts June 16, 2021

Staff

Staff Recruiting Internship Wrap Up

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'Ghany Guest Posts June 1, 2021

Directors

99 THINGS to Enjoy at Camp This Summer Part 9: Personal Growth

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 27, 2021

Staff

Warm Weather and Camp Memories

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'Ghany Guest Posts May 25, 2021

Directors

99 THINGS to Enjoy at Camp This Summer Part 8: Nature

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 20, 2021

Directors

‘Ghany We Will Give 2021: Blessing Bags

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'Ghany Guest Posts May 13, 2021

Directors

99 THINGS to Enjoy at Camp This Summer Part 7: Clothing

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 10, 2021

Directors

99 THINGS to Enjoy at Camp This Summer Part 6: Traditions

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 4, 2021

Directors

99 Things To Enjoy at Camp This Summer Part 5: Evening Activities

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 29, 2021

Directors

Welcoming Cami, our new Leadership Program Coordinator

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'Ghany Guest Posts April 23, 2021

Directors

99 Things To Enjoy at Camp This Summer Part 4: Mornings & Evenings

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 20, 2021

Directors

99 Things To Enjoy at Camp This Summer Part 3: Food!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 13, 2021

Staff

Growin Up at ‘Ghany

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'Ghany Guest Posts April 8, 2021

Directors

99 THINGS — Part 2: Downtime

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 6, 2021

Directors

99 THINGS! A Blog Series in our Countdown to Camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 25, 2021

Staff

Attending College During the Time of COVID

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'Ghany Guest Posts March 23, 2021

Directors

Cultivating Your Children’s Independence at Home

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 11, 2021

Directors

Help Wanted: Leadership Program Coordinator

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Elizabeth Shreckhise February 15, 2021

Staff

New Staff Resource: Haley, our Staff Recruiting Intern

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'Ghany Guest Posts February 13, 2021

Directors

Looking to 2021 with Optimism and Excitement

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Elizabeth Shreckhise January 7, 2021

Directors

A ‘Ghany Girl’s Guide to Manners in the Virtual Era

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 15, 2020

Directors

The Big Release: Featured Camper Video!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 8, 2020

Directors

‘Ghany Girls Get Creative About Camp in a Totally IRL Way

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 13, 2020

Directors

How Being Home Reminds Me What Is So Important About Summer Camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise August 27, 2019

Directors

How to Prepare For — and Avoid — Homesickness At Camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 8, 2019

Directors

My Son Didn’t Want to go Back to Camp a 2nd Summer. Here’s What Happened When He Did.

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Elizabeth Shreckhise February 12, 2019

Directors

Camp Fills the Need Part 3: Why Summer Camp? Why Now?

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 26, 2018

Directors

Camp Fills the Need: Part 2, Screens Challenge Home Life

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 25, 2018

Directors

Camp Fills the Need: Part 1, Screen Time Impacts

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 23, 2018

Directors

Adjusting to Life After Camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise July 30, 2018

Campers

A Camper’s Journey

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'Ghany Guest Posts June 12, 2018

Directors

Request for Electronics Donations

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Elizabeth Shreckhise June 7, 2018

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Warm Weather, Cold Teen Feet

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 27, 2018

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Warm Weather, Cold Little Girl Feet

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 20, 2018

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Lessons Learned in Going From Camp Director to Camp Mom

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 14, 2017

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His Experience: My Son’s First Sleepaway Camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 6, 2017

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My 6-Year-Old Son’s First Sleepaway Camp Experience

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Elizabeth Shreckhise September 7, 2017

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Off to My Son’s First Sleepaway Camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise August 23, 2017

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Opening Days In Blues & Whites

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Elizabeth Shreckhise June 1, 2017

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Is my child ready for sleepaway camp?

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 31, 2017

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Blog Series: From Camp Director to Camp Parent: Booking My Son’s First Sleepaway Camp Session

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 27, 2017

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The Power of Summer Camp to Build Life Skills

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Elizabeth Shreckhise January 24, 2017

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Attending “Bonnie Church”

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Bonnie Dawson October 14, 2016

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Camp Staff Training: The Pink Team Keeps Rollin’ Along

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'Ghany Guest Posts August 5, 2016

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Camp Clean-up in the Aftermath of the 2016 Flood

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Elizabeth Shreckhise July 1, 2016

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Introducing the Ghany Lending Library and Parent Resources

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Elizabeth Shreckhise June 1, 2016

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Like it? Then label it!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 17, 2016

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Packing: A Mother’s Perspective

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Bonnie Dawson May 10, 2016

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Updated electronics policy

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 4, 2016

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All-camp No Package Policy 2016

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 28, 2016

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The truth about homesickness at camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 20, 2016

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5 tips for landing a camp counselor job

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 18, 2016

Department Series: All about Rifle at Camp Alleghany

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'Ghany Guest Posts December 30, 2015

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Program Series: How to tell if a camper is ready for Term Camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 18, 2015

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Support for our Staff: Letters of Recommendation

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 15, 2015

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Camp is so good for the soul!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise June 4, 2015

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Photo policy: Just a little peek into camp life

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 5, 2015

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Camp preparation tips — nature edition

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 21, 2015

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Refer-a-friend

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 22, 2014

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Turning unhappy campers into happy ones

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Elizabeth Shreckhise July 29, 2014

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The dreaded homesick letter

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Elizabeth Shreckhise July 8, 2014

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Preparing inside and out for Mini Camp

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Elizabeth Shreckhise March 13, 2014

Two homesick first-time 2013 campers register early for 2014!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 20, 2013

A healthier, and just as happy, Halloween

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Elizabeth Shreckhise October 25, 2013

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Elizabeth’s packing picks

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Elizabeth Shreckhise May 24, 2013

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Thanksgiving dinner

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Elizabeth Shreckhise November 20, 2012