Now that camp is cleared it’s time for some infrastructure jobs in drainage and other repairs in the wake of the historic 2016 flood.
Elizabeth’s Top 5 of Summer 2016
Our 95th Summer gave plenty of cause to learn, grow, laugh, dance, and work. Read Elizabeth’s top 5 things about this unique summer.
NCCCs Vespers
This summer we held another special Vespers that was conducted by the orange members of our Non-Camper Counselor Club (NCCCs). Vespers is a time of reflection and so this group offered reflections on their time at camp so far. The majorty of this year’s NCCCs were brand new to camp. What was so wonderful about the Vespers was how emotional and […]
Camp Staff Training: The Pink Team Keeps Rollin’ Along
You may be surprised to learn that being a camp counselor is nothing like the stereotypes out there. The training is rigorous across many skill sets and continues throughout the summer.
Flood Relief Update
When I think of all we went through during the historic West Virginia Flood of 2016, the first thing that comes to mind is NOT the many details and duties we had to attend to in order to face the initial impact and then move on to the clean up. What I think of is […]
The Colors of Alleghany At Campfire
Can you name all the colors of the Camp Alleghany rainbow? Which color(s) have you been? Read up on our color traditions on a blog by our summer intern.
Why Camp Counselor Is The Best Job In The World
Hello Friends! As many of you know, I’m a recent college graduate who chose to come back to camp at the very last minute after taking two years off. This is going to be a very candid post about my journey in deciding to come back to Camp Alleghany for Girls this summer…so hang on! The Summers […]
We’re All About Friendly Competition
Color teams and friendly cool team rivalries are a long-held tradition at Camp Alleghany. Our intern blogs about the origins and the ins and outs of it all.
A (Unit) Night to Remember
Another dispatch from Camp Alleghany Marketing Intern Charlotte Robins on the creativity and enthusiasm of an Airband Unit Night!
Rifle School: Safety First on the Range!
Every year, new and returning Counselors teaching the Rifle Activity, take a 3-day NRA Training Program to get or renew NRA Certification. Read all about it!
