There were a couple “firsts” at camp last week. Wednesday we had our first Dutch Auction in both the Junior and the Senior camps. For the Dutch Auction, each camper brought an item of her choice to work with and everyone was divided into groups. Groups were given scenarios and had to make up a […]
Blue and Gray surprise
Earlier this week campers chose their classes for first term and have since been making their daily activity rounds with passion and glee! I love the buzz, bounce, hum and BANG of these classes as I make my own rounds around the camp. And I literally mean buzz, bounce, hum and BANG because those are […]
Opening day
After months of preparations, renovations, upgrades, training, communications and planning for FUN, finally opening day of term camp arrived at Camp Alleghany. It’s always such a pleasing sight to see our top notch staff decked out in their crisp uniforms and smiles on their faces as they greet parents and campers both on the other […]
Always learning
No matter how long you’ve been doing it, there’s always something new to learn about running a camp. Whether it’s deciding how to deal with the impact of electronic gadgets from the “outside” world on camp policy, exploring new ideas for activities, or simply updating methods for tracking information, it’s an industry like any other […]
My Alleghany influence
The screeching of the metal barge against the concrete landing was my final call; my last chance to stay within the bounds of my safe reality. I didn’t have to walk down the rocky, uneven path and onto the floating barge, but my inner desire for adventure had grown strong. I’d become weary of my […]
Shopping with Bennet for her first Mini Camp
My youngest daughter Bennett is no stranger to Camp Alleghany. She’s been going to Family Camp for three years, and has been patiently awaiting her time in the “sun.” This summer she’s finally, at age 7, ready to come to Camp Alleghany’s Mini-Camp…
Prepping for camp
Ever since I was a little girl I’ve looked forward in the spring to spending each summer at Camp Alleghany.
Over the years I had different reasons for looking ahead as the summer drew closer. But whether it was being a camper myself, meeting up with my cousins for family camp, or eventually becoming a counselor myself, one thing remained constant…
The reluctant camper converts
Camp Alleghany is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. When my mom told me that I was going to be attending a three week all girls camp, I became very stubborn. I insisted that it was going to be horrible, hot, and boring. And that was before I learned […]
Almost 1,000 Facebook fans
I was so excited to see that we’re now up to almost 1,000 fans on Facebook. What a great way for us all to share photos, chime in with stories, and keep in touch not only with camp, but with each other. It’s so fun when I see a shout out from one camper to another, or when someone posts an anecdote or memory. We’ve also been having fun with trivia, so stay tuned to see if you have the correct answer on some little-known Alleghany fact. (Though the top-secret ones so special to our traditions will stay…top secret!)