Fifty years ago camp held an event called Night of Delight. We think it has a bit of New Year’s spirit so enjoy this #ThrowbackThursday!
Welcome to The Year of ‘Ghany and Some Upcoming Events
Happy New Year (almost) ‘Ghany Girls! We have some great upcoming events both virtual and in-person slated for the first couple of months of the year. Read today’s blog for all the details.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler December 1945: Twas the Night Before—!
A funny new version of Twas the Night Before Christmas, Candlelight Campfire, and an imagined camp Christmas!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1929: The Blessing of Rest Hour
In this busy holiday season it’s nice to recall the value of rest, as this piece does in praising camp’s daily Rest Hour that’s still practiced today!
Work at Camp for our 100th Summer
There’s lots of reasons to work at our summer camp, starting with the nourishing natural setting. But for 2022 we’ll go one better — it’s our 100th summer and it’s going to be a blow out!
Come to Family Camp for our Historic 100th Summer!
During our 100th Summer in 2022 Family Camp will play a special role as host of a 100th Summer Celebration Bash! Read today’s blog for details on Family Camp early registration, as well as Party Passes for the Bash available even to those not coming to Family Camp.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1967: I Remember a Woods To Walk In
In this piece we see just how reflective a Ghany Girl can be. There’s a poetic and contemplative celebration for nature in this writing, pointing to just how much it restores the soul.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1953: Hannah’s Talk
A piece that shows how interesting and unusual camp guests could be. It’s also a fine example of just how deep and engaging articles from the Activity known as Alleghany Rattler, could be.
TBT: The Rattler May 9, 1962: 1962 Travel Plans
Campers showed a marked degree of travel independence in 1962 and they even seemed to be responsible for relaying travel plans TO their parents, rather than the other way around! Read today’s throwback article for more…