The Transformative Power of Camp Counseling Skills

Paddling down the beautiful Greenbrier River, leading a group of excited campers, might seem worlds apart from a corporate office. However, being a camp counselor equips you with a treasure trove of transferable skills that seamlessly translate into the professional world. You Need Skills to Pay the Bills! One of the most apparent skills developed […]

A Summer as a Camp Counselor Can Shape Your Future- Here’s How!

As the flames dance and the marshmallows roast, being a camp counselor is more than just an adventure in the great outdoors. It’s a crash course in leadership that can shape your future career in surprising ways. Soft Skills When you step into the role of a camp counselor, you’re not just overseeing activities; you’re […]

Happy Holidays from Camp Alleghany!

Happy Holidays

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! Our holiday card features last summer’s campers and counselors on […]

Camp Counselors are Some of the Best Role Models

Here at Alleghany, we believe that the summer camp experience isn’t just about canoeing and campfires; it’s a place where young girls discover their true potential with the guidance of some of the most inspiring role models. Our camp counselors are some of the most kind, hardworking, and inspiring individuals, we feel truly lucky to […]

Our Summer 2024 Counselor Applications are Open!

Are you thinking about applying to be a Camp Counselor? Maybe you were at Alleghany with us this summer and can’t wait to be back! Or you heard about us through a friend and want to experience the magic with us next summer. Whatever the reason, you’re in luck! Our Counselor applications for Summer 2024 […]

I Remember First Term 2023

I Remember First Term 2023 Wow, we cannot believe that First Term is over! I have so enjoyed getting to know each and every one of our First Term Campers and seeing them grow, reach their goals, and make new friends. The memories they have made this summer will be with them for a lifetime […]

Staff Training 2023 is Coming to a Close!

It’s hard to believe that our 2 weeks of staff training ends tomorrow! In 14 short days, we have welcomed over 50 counselors across the river from all over the country and the world. Our counselors come from as close as West Virginia and Virginia and as far away as South Africa!  This dedicated two-week […]

‘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 […]