Like it? Then label it!
Too many items are lost and never reclaimed at camp. We want to save you time and money by encouraging you to label and by offering you a great way to access labels.
Packing: A Mother’s Perspective
Our own Bonnie Dawson sent campers to camp for years and have watched campers for many more. She’s got great advice to make your camp packing a snap!
Updated electronics policy
What’s awesome about camp? Getting away from it all — especially from the endless bustle of the online world. That’s why our no electronics policy is so important and why it includes no digital cameras or video cameras.
All-camp No Package Policy 2016
Last year we introduced no packages for Mini Camp and this year the policy extends to all-camp. We’ve got good reasons why and we think parents will agree — and be relieved — to not send packages.
The truth about homesickness at camp
Homesickness doesn’t really happen that often, but it DOES sometimes happen. Here’s what parents need to know both to prepare for camp and during camp.
5 tips for landing a camp counselor job
Getting a camp counselor job requires solid experience, a strong work ethic, and good morals. Here are 5 tips to cutting through the competition and landing the job!
Department Series: All about Rifle at Camp Alleghany
It’s time to focus, aim, shoot for your target goals — a post in our Department Series all about how we do Rifle at Camp Alleghany.
Program Series: How to tell if a camper is ready for Term Camp
Camp is open to girls as young as rising second graders. How do we tell if your daughter is ready? We work with you to find the right fit at Mini or Term Camp.
Support for our Staff: Letters of Recommendation
Follow these tips for the best letters of recommendation and references after successfully working for camp (or any job!)