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May 10, 2022 By Casey Tucker

Casey’s “Future” Farewell

My transition out of Camp Alleghany will take place in the Fall. Right now I’m happily focused on helping create an unforgettable summer for each camper, for each staff member, for each person who comes to Camp and gets to be part of our 100th summer.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Casey Tucker, friends, Ghany Turns 100, professional development

May 5, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

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

In this 1963 piece a fashionista writes about little girls fashions of the era, presumably to prepare Junior Campers for the school year ahead.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, clothing, Ghany Turns 100, The Alleghany Rattler

May 3, 2022 By Casey Tucker

Camp Staffing for Our Historic 100th Summer

We’re already 90% staffed. But while we’re in great shape for the summer, we’d love to hire a few more staff members in the next month. Read about working at ‘Ghany and apply!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Counselors, head counselors, International Counselors, Junior Counselors, Maroons, NCCCs, Tinges, Why be a Counselor?

April 28, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

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.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, campfires, Ghany Turns 100, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler

April 21, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

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.” 

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Ghany Turns 100, The Alleghany Rattler

April 19, 2022 By Beth Anne Clark-Thomas

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!”

Filed Under: Directors

April 14, 2022 By Lindsay Curren

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. 

Filed Under: Directors

April 12, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: campers, family, From Camp Director to Camp Parent Series

April 7, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

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.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Camp History, The Alleghany Rattler

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