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Camp Alleghany for Girls

A Summer Camp for Girls in Lewisburg, WV

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February 13, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Feeling the ‘Ghany Love All Week

Help us celebrate all the love we feel for Alleghany by posting along with us all week for #GhanyLoveWeek!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: #GhanyLoveWeek, Camp History, campers, Ghany Turns 100, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler, traditions

February 10, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Thanks for The Memory

In 1971 Cary Carter wrote during the 50th anniversary year about her grateful memories and impressions of Alleghany.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp History, Counselors, Ghany Turns 100, Greenbrier River, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler

February 8, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

What do I love about Being a ‘Ghany Girl?

There’s so much about camp — and so many camp friends — to love this Valentine’s Day.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Camp History, Celebrations, family, friends, Memories, traditions

February 3, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Cooper Tells of First Visit to Camp Alleghany

In this piece we learn about S. Cooper Dawson Jr.’s early days as a Greenbrier camper and coming over to Alleghany for dances and plays.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp History, family, Ghany Turns 100, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler, traditions

February 1, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Celebrating the 100th All Summer

What can campers in all sessions expect with our summer-long celebration of our 100th Anniversary? Plenty! Read today’s blog to learn more (and register soon, we’re getting full!)

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Camp History, campers, Celebrations, family, Ghany Turns 100, Memories, traditions

January 20, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: The Worthingtons

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.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, activities, Camp Greenbrier, Camp History, campers, Celebrations, Ghany Turns 100, Greenbrier River, The Alleghany Rattler, traditions

January 18, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

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!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Big Anniversary Bash, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Camp History, Celebrations, family, family camp, Ghany Turns 100, planning, traditions

January 12, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

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.”

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: activities, American Camp Association, Camp History, campers, Counselors, Ghany Turns 100, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler, traditions

January 6, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

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. 

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Camp History, campers, Celebrations, Counselors, Ghany Turns 100, The Alleghany Rattler

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