How Camp Prepares You for College: Being and Gathering Buddies
This fall, we’re excited to share a special four-part blog series written by Camp Alleghany alumna Carson Gleberman. Drawing from her own experiences at camp and beyond, she explores the many ways the lessons learned at Alleghany continue long after campers head home, including the transition to college and young adulthood. We hope you’ll enjoy this thoughtful series as much as we have.
How Camp Prepares You for College: Living with a Roommate
This fall, we’re excited to share a special four-part blog series written by Camp Alleghany alumna Carson Gleberman. Drawing from her own experiences at camp and beyond, she explores the many ways the lessons learned at Alleghany continue long after campers head home, including the transition to college and young adulthood. We hope you’ll enjoy this thoughtful series as much as we have.
Summer 2027 Begins October 1!
It may feel like Summer 2026 just ended (because it did!), but here at Camp Alleghany, we’re already looking ahead with excitement to next year.
Registration for Mother-Daughter Weekend, Mini Camp, Term Camp, and our Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program opens on October 1!
Elizabeth’s Top 5 Favorite Things from Summer 2026
One of my favorite traditions each August is sitting down to reflect on the summer and share my five favorite things. Every year it’s a challenge because there are so many moments I could include, but these are the ones that have stayed with me as I’ve packed up camp and headed home.
Here we go!
Mid-Summer at Alleghany: Camp Is Camping
If you’ve ever wondered what camp feels like halfway through the summer, there’s one simple answer:
Camp is camping.
Our Partnership with Parents – Communication and Trust
Over the course of this series, we’ve shared a great deal about the policies, procedures, training, and preparations that go into creating a safe camp environment. We’ve talked about how we hire and train staff, how we approach health and wellness, our emergency preparedness plans, waterfront safety protocols, activity-specific safety measures, and the emotional safety of our campers.
‘Ghany We Will Give 2026
Spring has arrived, bringing warmer days and the promise of summer just around the corner. I find myself eagerly anticipating the start of camp season each year—and we cannot wait to return to the Greenbrier River!
The Place I Call Home, All Summer Long
Most people would argue that home is where you live, however, mine home is away from home. Four hours away from home. A no technology home. On the river home. It’s my camp home.
Activity Safety: Adventure, Challenge, and Confidence
When parents think about camp activities such as archery, ropes courses, canoeing, or even rifle, one very natural question comes to mind:
Is this safe?
It’s the right question to ask.
At Camp Alleghany, our goal is not to eliminate challenge. In fact, challenge is an essential part of the camp experience. But it is never unstructured, unsupervised, or left to chance.
Every activity is thoughtfully designed, carefully supervised, and guided by clear systems that allow campers to try new things, stretch themselves, and grow safely.