Opening Day will is an exciting and fun-filled day full of anticipation for all campers! Read on to see what Opening Day will look like for each session.
Mother-Daughter Weekend Opening Day 2023
Friday, June 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Arrival Time Slot
You will receive a link to sign up for an arrival time slot of 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive promptly at your time slot, but no earlier. Thank you!
You’ll drive through the following stations:
Station 1: Check in with Ace
Ask any questions if needed, or settle any loose ends.
Station 2: Medical Check-in
Adults’ and campers’ temperatures are taken and questions asked of the parent/recorded on a check-in form. All persons in the vehicle have their temperature taken/recorded.
Questions are asked/recorded regarding any current symptoms or exposure to communicable illnesses, etc. as well as other health information.
Station 3: Luggage Drop-Off
Staff members unload vehicles and load luggage onto a truck to be delivered to your tent on Tent Row.
Park and head to the Barge!
Once in Camp
Campers will be welcomed by our counseling staff who will greet them with songs and cheers on the camp side of the river as they traverse on the barge. Counselors will walk campers to their tents where they will meet Mae and settle into their tents and let the fun begin!
Mini Camp Opening Day 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Arrival Time Slot
In your Camper Information Form in CampMinder you will sign up for an arrival time slot of 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive promptly at your time slot, but no earlier. Thank you!
You’ll drive through the following stations:
View our Parking Lot Map for a visual of these stations.
Station 1: Check in with Elizabeth and Maggie
Parents may chat with Elizabeth and Maggie, ask any questions if needed, or settle any loose ends.
Station 2: Basic Health Check-in
Campers’ temperatures are taken and questions asked of the parent/recorded on a check-in form regarding any current symptoms or exposure to communicable illnesses, etc. as well as other basic health information.
Station 3: Luggage Drop-Off
Staff members unload vehicles and load campers’ trunks and duffels onto a truck to be delivered to the camper’s tent on Tent Row.
Station 4: Infirmary/Medication Check-in (if applicable)
If you have medication to drop off or if you need to speak to our medical staff or discuss any concerns related to health and wellness, you will stop at this station.
If you do not have any medications, do not need to speak to a medical staff member, or your camper does not have a dietary restriction, you will drive past this station.
Station 5: Dietary Restrictions (if applicable)
If your camper has a restricted diet, you will stop at the Dietary Restrictions tent to discuss her dietary needs with our Special Diets Coordinator.
Station 6: Camper Drop-Off / Parent Exit OR Parent Park
You will have two choices:
- Camper Drop Off: Drop your camper with our friendly counselors waiting to greet and welcome your camper to Alleghany. They say goodbye to parents and travel on The Barge across the river with the counselors and other campers!
- Circle around the parking lot and find a parking space if you wish to go into camp with your camper.
Watch our video to help with your decision if you’re undecided on going into camp or dropping your camper off.
Once in Camp
Campers will be welcomed by our counseling staff who will greet them with songs and cheers on the camp side of the river as they traverse on the barge.
Counselors will accompany campers to the following:
All campers will visit our Nit Fairies Station for a lice-check (treatment if necessary), and then get their Yearbook pictures taken.
Campers will then head to Tent Row with a counselor to meet their own counselor and tentmates, and begin unpacking and setting up their beds and trunk areas for their wonderful stay at Camp Alleghany for Girls!
Once all their tentmates have arrived, they will take a tour of camp together as a tent.
Campers will be accompanied by a counselor at all of these in-camp check-in stations.
Term Camp Opening Days 2023
1st Term: Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2nd Term: Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Arrival Time Slot
In your Camper Information Form in CampMinder you will sign up for an arrival time slot of 11:00 a.m.*, 11:30 a.m.,* 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., or 3:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive promptly at your time slot, but no earlier. Thank you!
*The 11:00 and 11:30 time slots are reserved for campers being dropped off only (no family members going into camp). If you wish you go into camp with your camper, please choose another time slot. You may also drop your camper off and not go into camp during the other time slots as well.
You’ll drive through the following stations:
View our Parking Lot Map for a visual of these stations.
Station 1: Check in with Elizabeth and staff
Parents may chat with Elizabeth, ask any questions if needed, or settle any loose ends.
Station 2: Basic Health Check-in
Campers’ temperatures are taken and questions asked of the parent/recorded on a check-in form regarding any current symptoms or exposure to communicable illnesses, etc. as well as other basic health information.
Station 3: Luggage Drop-Off
Staff members unload vehicles and load campers’ trunks and duffels onto a truck to be delivered to the camper’s tent on Tent Row.
Station 4: Infirmary/Medication Check-in (if applicable)
If you have medication to drop off or if you need to speak to our medical staff or discuss any concerns related to health and wellness, you will stop at this station.
If you do not have any medications, do not need to speak to a medical staff member, or your camper does not have a dietary restriction, you will drive past this station.
Station 5: Dietary Restrictions (if applicable)
If your camper has a restricted diet, you will stop at the Dietary Restrictions tent to discuss her dietary needs with our Special Diets Coordinator.
Station 6: Camper Drop-Off / Parent Exit OR Parent Park
You will have two choices:
- Camper Drop Off: Drop your camper with our friendly counselors waiting to greet and welcome your camper to Alleghany. They say goodbye to parents and travel on The Barge across the river with the counselors and other campers!
- Circle around the parking lot and find a parking space if you wish to go into camp with your camper.
Watch our video to help with your decision if you’re undecided on going into camp or dropping your camper off.
Once in Camp
Campers will be welcomed by our counseling staff who will greet them with songs and cheers on the camp side of the river as they traverse on the barge.
Counselors will accompany campers to the following:
All campers will visit our Nit Fairies Station for a lice-check (treatment if necessary), and then get their Yearbook pictures taken.
Campers will then head to Tent Row with a counselor to meet their own counselor and tentmates, and begin unpacking and setting up their beds and trunk areas for their wonderful stay at Camp Alleghany for Girls!
Once all their tentmates have arrived, they will take a tour of camp together as a tent.
Campers will be accompanied by a counselor at all of these in-camp check-in stations.
Let the fun begin!