Week One of First Term 2023!
Week One of First Term is always so magical, our tents are finally full, laughter fills our ears, energy is radiating from our campers and counselors, and we have finally begun our favorite season of the year: CAMP! Our First Termers are a buzz with the excitement of seeing camp friends for the first time […]
Staff Training 2023 is Coming to a Close!
It’s hard to believe that our 2 weeks of staff training ends tomorrow! In 14 short days, we have welcomed over 50 counselors across the river from all over the country and the world. Our counselors come from as close as West Virginia and Virginia and as far away as South Africa! This dedicated two-week […]
LOL Weekend 2023, Thank You!
What a glorious long weekend, filled with labors of love, at Camp Alleghany! Twenty alumni and their friends/spouses shared 3 chilly nights (low 40s), sleeping in tents under the stars, eating in the dining hall, and enjoying campfires after taps. Days were filled with laughing out loud as we tackled many projects to help prep […]
Parent Resources: What to Expect on Opening Day of Camp!
Summer 2023 is HERE, and as we get further into the season we want our families to start thinking about Opening Day of Camp. How are we going to get to camp, when are we going to get to camp, what do we do when we get to camp, how will my camper feel when […]
Big News: Sam and Bonnie are Retiring!
Yes, it’s true! The summer of 2023 will be Sam and Bonnie’s last official summer working at Alleghany. And we have all the feels!
Sneak Peak at our Brand New Arts and Crafts Building!
The old saying goes…” Art is in the eye of the beholder”. Not sure who quoted that famous line, but I do know that everyone looks at art differently than the person standing next to them. Some people see the piece as a whole whereas others may find the small hidden details. Each piece of […]
‘Ghany We Will Give 2023
My students inform me of the countdown to summer every day, which can only mean one thing…CAMP! Every spring, even as an adult, I impatiently wait to be back on the Greenbrier for those crisp, cool mornings and cotton candy evening skies. As we pack our trunks, I want to encourage us all to pause […]
Life At Alleghany, a Series: Meals at Alleghany- Menu Items, Options and Nutrition!
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is “What is the food like? What are the meals at Alleghany?” Well, you can read our website page about meals, and I thought I would go into a little more detail here on the blog. What is mealtime like? Meals are a lively and fun […]
Parent Resources: FAQs Before Summer 2023
The summer is quickly approaching and that means our parents and campers have lots of questions! We are always available to answer any and all questions you may have about Alleghany or Summer 2023, but if you don’t want to wait for an email back or are too busy for a phone call, we have […]