‘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: Why you don’t Need to Send your Child to Camp with Friends
Oh my goodness, my daughter would love a camp experience. It would be so good for her! New friends, new experiences, all the best, because my daughter means the most to me! If those things are true, then why would you send her to camp with a friend? A camp that is ACA accredited has […]
Life At Alleghany: How Sleepaway Camp Builds Independence and Confidence in Young Girls
At Alleghany, our mission is: naturally inspiring growth through honor, loyalty, and friendship. The word growth in the mission statement refers to personal growth and character development. The Berkeley Well-Being Institute defines personal growth as: a process of developing new skills, attitudes, actions, or reactions that can have a positive impact on your life and […]
Life at Alleghany: Our Different Sessions, Which is Right for You?
So, you have made the decision to send your daughter to camp, but how do you know what length of time at camp is right for your family? While there are lots of factors that go into this decision, here at Alleghany we have created 4 different camper paths for you and your daughter to […]
Life At Alleghany: Why Outdoor Education and Adventure is Important for Children
Outdoor Education A child’s early learning experiences occur both indoors and outdoors, and at Alleghany we focus on providing outdoor education and play for our campers. Outdoor play and nature build confidence, promote creativity and imagination, teach responsibility, encourage physical activity, improve concentration, and reduce stress and fatigue. ‘Ghany Girls embrace nature and grow from […]
Happy Holidays from Camp Alleghany: Our Digital Holiday Card
It’s that special time of year when we all get together with family and friends to celebrate the holidays and Camp Alleghany is here to add cheer to the festivities! We are excited to share our digital holiday card with campers, parents, staff, and alumni!
Happy Holiday Season from Alleghany! Holiday Traditions, the ‘Ghany Girl Way
Greetings from Alleghany! The holidays are a special time to spend with family and friends and to create special memories – and at Alleghany, we love to celebrate the holidays with our own unique traditions!
Fall Reunion Fun! Read About our 2023 Fall Reunions
Fall Reunions 2022 This past weekend our Camp Alleghany Team traveled to Alexandria, VA, and Richmond, VA to host our annual Reunions! It was SO fun to see current campers, meet potential campers and visit with our alumni; we are still recovering from all the fun! Fun and Games What would a Camp Reunion be […]
Second Term 2022, Looking Back Fondly
In continuing with our recap of our historic 100th summer, here is a rundown of how 2nd Term went! (and if you missed them, check out our previous blogs on Staff Training, Mini Camp, Mother-Daughter Weekend, 1st Term, and our 100th Anniversary Party!) COVID? As I mentioned in the 1st Term blog, we […]