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.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler Aug 1943: Alleghany Welcomes Arnold Home
In this piece we see a real piece of the larger history — that war touched camp when beloved workers were away in the fight.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1971: Halloween!
Halloween at camp? Stranger things have happened…read the blog for more!
How Our New Building Worked for Camp During Summer 2021
We didn’t get to give our new Camp Office/Store/Post Office a full run until this summer when we were back in action. But it was worth the wait!
Apply For — Or Give To — The Lantern Scholarship at ‘Ghany
Today’s blog is an invitation by our Alumni President M.R. Litman to make a yearly or monthly donation to the Lantern Scholarship. It’s also a reminder to apply by Dec. 15th to be a recipient.