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 […]
First Term 2022 Reflection
1st Term was full of fun, memories, friendships, bonds, personal growth…. and a few surprises along the way! Every year you never know if there will be anything out of the ordinary, a surprise if you will – this could include a high river, a crazy storm, or a medical situation…. Well, 1st Term had […]
Mother Daughter Weekend 2022, a Recap
What is this camp that they speak of so? Of friendships that generations sow Of summers spent away from home, Shooting her way out of prone Of cool nights after Taps has blown And the wondrous ways the girl has grown Of comfort zones she left behind While the river beside her winds I […]
Who’s at Alleghany the First Time of All? Mini Campers!
20 Years of Mini Camp How do I begin to summarize 20 years of tie-dye fun at Camp Alleghany‘s Mini Camp? Two decades of fun, mostly in the sun, along the banks of the Greenbrier at our beloved Camp Alleghany! Suffice it to say it’s the greatest gift I could give back to the camp […]