While various summer options all have worthy benefits, I’ve had the distinct privilege of seeing firsthand the benefits of taking a slightly different route: Sleepaway summer camp in general, and The Upstart Program at Camp Alleghany for Girls specifically.
Apply for the Lantern Scholarship
Families needing financial assistance for camp tuition can apply their daughters for the Lantern Scholarship. Read today’s blog for details.
Alleghany Voices: First Term Photojournalism Campers’ Projects
We miss our First Term campers, but fortunately for us they’ve left behind more than just wonderful memories. The campers who took Photojournalism as one of their Activities also documented camp for us in their own ways. Join me in celebrating the wonders of camp with a look at their fine work. The captions under […]
Family Camp Inspires Poetry: Henry’s Poem, The Crossing
Our dear friend Henry Poe wrote a poem about his experience at Family Camp.
Coming Back to Camp After Missing a Summer
Two campers relate the stories of joy, growth, and personal discovery they experienced after missing a camp summer and then coming back!
A Camper’s Journey
When a camper comes to us summer after summer she is on a journey that holds memories and familiarity while also growing and changing to reflect each stage in her life. Read on to hear what one camper says that Camp Alleghany gave to her.
Department Series: Photography Class at Camp Alleghany
In this blog series we look at each of our Departments in depth. Today it’s all about Photojournalism, which includes photography, videography, and writing!
Home Is Where Your Heart Is
The Tree of Life that has come to be associated with camp is a symbol that means so much to so many of us. One camper tells her own story of what it means.
The Tree of Life Grows On
One camper — Anna Turk — sent us pictures and a note about her craft project centered around the Tree of Life. We love it!
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