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Camp Alleghany for Girls

Camp Alleghany for Girls

A Summer Camp for Girls in Lewisburg, WV

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April 12, 2023 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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

At Alleghany, our mission is: naturally inspiring growth through honor, loyalty, and friendship. The word growth in the mission statement refers to personal growth and character development.  The Berkeley Well-Being Institute defines personal growth as: a process of developing new skills, attitudes, actions, or reactions that can have a positive impact on your life and […]

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April 5, 2023 By Cami Breese

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

So, you have made the decision to send your daughter to camp, but how do you know what length of time at camp is right for your family? While there are lots of factors that go into this decision, here at Alleghany we have created 4 different camper paths for you and your daughter to […]

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March 29, 2023 By Beth Anne Clark-Thomas

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

Are you curious about how to LOVE your daughter enough to let her go confidently to sleepaway summer camp?

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March 22, 2023 By Cami Breese

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

In today’s world of social media, texting, facetime, and asking Alexa for all of our answers, gone are the days of writing letters. But at Alleghany we are 100% tech-free– so how do our campers and counselors stay in touch with friends and family at home while they are enjoying camp life? We write letters!  […]

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March 15, 2023 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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

I’ve blogged a lot about my sons’ experiences at their summer camps, and this year my youngest will finally get to join one of his big brothers at a sleepaway camp! My sons do go to the same camp together, and at Alleghany, we have a LOT of sisters who attend together. But is this […]

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March 8, 2023 By Cami Breese

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

Outdoor Education A child’s early learning experiences occur both indoors and outdoors, and at Alleghany we focus on providing outdoor education and play for our campers. Outdoor play and nature build confidence, promote creativity and imagination, teach responsibility, encourage physical activity, improve concentration, and reduce stress and fatigue. ‘Ghany Girls embrace nature and grow from […]

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March 1, 2023 By Cami Breese

Our First ACA Conference of 2023!

Recap of the National ACA Conference The spring has sprung and with that comes our American Camp Association (ACA) conferences! This year the ACA National Conference was in Orlando, Fl and Elizabeth, Stephanie and myself traveled down to the sunshine state to learn, network, present, and enjoy some sunshine! This was my very first ACA […]

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February 22, 2023 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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

So you and your camper have made the decision that she is going off to sleepaway camp. Yay! That is a huge step, and a move in the direction toward greater independence for your camper. But this can also feel scary as a parent. Will she be ok? Will she still need me when she […]

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February 15, 2023 By Cami Breese

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

One of the most common questions we get asked when prospective parents or campers are looking into Alleghany is what does a day at Alleghany look like? And while we have information on our website about this question, this blog goes in-depth into what our ‘Ghany Girls experience on a typical day here at Alleghany. 

While every day here holds new experiences and some days, such as Sundays and Holidays (4th of July and Christmas in July), have unique programming that differs from our everyday routine, most days hold the same structure. 

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Caldwell, WV 24925

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    • Empowering Girls
    • Mission and Philosophy
    • Our Directors
    • Camp Videos
    • Testimonials
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      • Board Members and Committees
      • Apply for the Lantern Scholarship
    • COVID and Camp
  • Parents
    • General Info for Parents
      • Opening Day Procedures
      • Closing Day Procedures
    • FAQ’s
    • Packing List and Information
    • Dates and Rates
    • Parent Resources
    • Forms and Info
    • Apply for the Lantern Scholarship
    • Camp Store
    • Visiting Alleghany
    • Parent Log In
  • Campers
    • Mother Daughter Weekend
    • Mini Camp
    • Term Camp
    • Leaders-In-Training
    • Family Camp
    • Is Camp Alleghany Right For You?
    • For Campers
      • A Day at ‘Ghany
      • Activities
      • Programs
      • Meals and Food
      • Traditions
      • Hear Our Songs
      • Alleghany Colors
      • Apply for the Lantern Scholarship
  • Staff
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    • Summer Staff 2023
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