We've all heard the tales of woe — how camp was "a nightmare," or "the worst experience of my life." Sadly, these dramatic tales of disappointment
The dreaded homesick letter
I'm sure if I wasn't a camp director and knew little about camps I'd probably also feel distraught at receiving a downcast letter from my child
Preparing inside and out for Mini Camp
Last week I pointed to an excellent guide for getting kids (and parents) ready for Camp Alleghany, with ten steps and a handy video to watch. And
Two homesick first-time 2013 campers register early for 2014!
Meet Taylor Pounders (12) and Ellie Williams (11), each from Richmond, Va. Both first-time campers for first term 2013, they didn’t know each other
Elizabeth’s packing picks
One thing that I've noticed parents agonizing over is what exactly to pack for camp. While we have a general term camp packing list on the website
Thanksgiving dinner
I bet I'm not the only one who, if asked, would say that my favorite meal at Camp Alleghany is...Thanksgiving Dinner! There's nothing more