TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, May 1962: The Spell of the Fire
In this poetic piece, Sara Rardin reflects on the spirit and spell of a good campfire.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, Aug. 1959: ‘Ghany’s Annual Star Festival To Be Held on Night of August Ninth
In this 1959 piece we see that science and lore can mix in painting a fuller picture of humanity’s relationship to the stars. And with it, ‘Ghany Girls getting to explore the world with the skies as their “classroom.”
L.O.L. Alumni Weekend During our Historic 100th Year!
There’s no better year than this year to finally give in to that voice in your head that says, “I’ve really been meaning to go back to Camp Alleghany one of these days!”
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1959: Nature’s Laboratory
In this piece we see the love of nature that has always been a part of camp life. Its admiration for spiders came out just a few years after the release of E. B. White’s famous Charlotte’s Web.
Camp Director To Camp Parent Series: When my second son went to camp
My middle son Ellis had his first camp experience last year and loved it. Now he’s on board for a full five weeks and can’t wait!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler February 1931: Camp Movies
In this piece we see that camp embraced technology early and made it a treat as part of camp life.
Tri-State Camp Conference 2022
It was so refreshing and wonderful to be back with other camp professionals in person at the American Camp Association’s Tri-State Conference!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler April 25, 1929: Alleghany Reunion Planned (& Fun 1979 Pic!)
We radically mixed Rattler decades here! In these pieces we see camp planning reunions and otherwise celebrating that Spring is in the air and that means camp is soon at hand! There’s a fun downloadable coloring page for you, too!
Remembering Natalie
Reflections, events, and ways to donate in honor of longtime camper and counselor Natalie Wade.