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.
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.”
A Double Camp Reunion for the Generations
Two generations of campers had a sweet camp reunion this summer and it just happened to be Director Elizabeth Shreckhise’s own family that got to indulge!
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 July 1946: The Twenty-Fifth Summer
How did ‘Ghany mark it’s 25th summer in the wake of WWII? By considering summer camp in the lives of children all over the world, especially in war-torn areas.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1971: Halloween!
Halloween at camp? Stranger things have happened…read the blog for more!
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.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1953: Hannah’s Talk
A piece that shows how interesting and unusual camp guests could be. It’s also a fine example of just how deep and engaging articles from the Activity known as Alleghany Rattler, could be.