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 […]
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.
Parent Resources: Why an All Girls Camp May be Right for your Daughter
Camp Alleghany is a place where girls can come together and make friends, have fun, and learn new skills. ‘Ghany has been around since 1922, but our programs have evolved over time to reflect social change and serve our community. So how do you know that an all-girls camp is the right choice for your daughter?
Meet Maggie, Our New Mini Camp Director!
Hi! I’m Maggie Webb Meyer, and I am honored to take on the Tie Dye Tiara as the Mini Camp Director this summer!
I started at Alleghany when I was seven years old – the same age as our youngest Mini Campers! I spent 12 magical summers there from 1990-2001, along with my four sisters, my cousin, and dozens of lifelong friends I collected each term.
Meet Stephanie, Our New Program Director!
Walt Whitman once wrote, “Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons. It is to grow in the open air, and to eat and sleep with the earth.” This is one of my favorite quotes because it makes me think of my time at camp along the Greenbrier River. Elizabeth and […]
Mother-Daughter Weekend 2023 Registration is OPEN!
What is Mother-Daughter Weekend? MDW is a short weekend session of camp designed to offer a glimpse into camp life at Alleghany to young girls and mothers who are hesitant to take the big leap! The weekend offers a unique chance to be a part of your child’s first summer camp experiences, and give […]
Introducing BA, Our New Outreach Director!
Welcome to Camp Alleghany! We’re so glad you’re here! How may I help you? For 50+ years I have been joyfully engaged in the magic of Camp Alleghany! Across those many years, I have been the recipient of warm welcomes and seamless integration into the joys of living in a community with other girls/women, […]
Introducing Cami, Our New Director of Marketing and Leadership!
Hi Everybody! Some of you may know me as I have spent 15 summers at Alleghany as a camper and counselor and nearly my entire life as a family camper. Still, for those of you who don’t know me I am thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce myself and talk about my new role […]
New Year, New Team!
Change is in the air! After our 100th anniversary, we are looking forward to another fantastic summer on the Greenbrier, 2023 will include all of our favorite traditions, old and new friends even more ‘Ghany Magic! Some of these new and old friends are taking on different positions here at Alleghany, and while we have […]