Camp Clean-up in the Aftermath of the 2016 Flood
We’ve moved rocks and power washed tents, we’ve put down gravel and sanitized the whole place. There’s still some mud, but has mud ever stopped a ‘Ghany Girl? Read all about our clean-up efforts int eh wake of the 2016 Flood.
Introducing the Ghany Lending Library and Parent Resources
Editor’s Note: First of two posts all about reading at camp and reading at home. This one is on our new Lending Library, and Friday’s post will be on parent reading resources. One of the great joys of camp is that, while there is an intense amount of learning going on for the campers, it […]
Like it? Then label it!
Too many items are lost and never reclaimed at camp. We want to save you time and money by encouraging you to label and by offering you a great way to access labels.
Packing: A Mother’s Perspective
Our own Bonnie Dawson sent campers to camp for years and have watched campers for many more. She’s got great advice to make your camp packing a snap!
Updated electronics policy
What’s awesome about camp? Getting away from it all — especially from the endless bustle of the online world. That’s why our no electronics policy is so important and why it includes no digital cameras or video cameras.
All-camp No Package Policy 2016
Last year we introduced no packages for Mini Camp and this year the policy extends to all-camp. We’ve got good reasons why and we think parents will agree — and be relieved — to not send packages.
The truth about homesickness at camp
Homesickness doesn’t really happen that often, but it DOES sometimes happen. Here’s what parents need to know both to prepare for camp and during camp.
5 tips for landing a camp counselor job
Getting a camp counselor job requires solid experience, a strong work ethic, and good morals. Here are 5 tips to cutting through the competition and landing the job!
Department Series: All about Rifle at Camp Alleghany
It’s time to focus, aim, shoot for your target goals — a post in our Department Series all about how we do Rifle at Camp Alleghany.