Helen Worthington made the key contribution to founding Camp Alleghany for Girls. Read about this extraordinary woman to whom we all owe a debt of gratitude.
Plans Afoot for our 100th Anniversary Party!
Tickets are now on sale for our Big 100th Anniversary Bash happening on Saturday, August 13th at Camp Alleghany during Family Camp. Read the blog for all the details!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1972: History of Camp Alleghany
During its 50th season, the Alleghany Rattler was chock full of 50th anniversary celebrations and reflections, including this “history of camp.”
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Big Doings are Being Planned for Anniversary
In this piece camp gets ready to celebrate its 50th summer (1922 being the first making 1971 the 50th.) The next few rattler throwbacks will focus on that summer’s events.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1971: Night of Delight
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!
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!
My 40 Years at Camp
Director Elizabeth Shreckhise essentially grew up at camp, not only attending, but working her way up the ladder the old fashioned way.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1959: Blues Entertain with Beatnik Party
In this piece it’s clear that the esoteric world of beat poets had jumped to mainstream usage and were depicted in caricature, as here is held a Beatnik-themed Party at camp!
Happy Thanksgiving 2021
I am in awe that Camp Alleghany for Girls has been around for 100 years now. I am even more humbled that it’s been a part of my life since I was born.