Mom, if you’re afraid of sending your kid to camp you’re not alone. You might even think, “What kind of mother would do that – send her kid AWAY for three weeks or more? What will the other parents think? Or my family? Will they think I don’t love my child?” And that brings me […]
Family Camp Inspires Poetry: Henry’s Poem, The Crossing
It only gets better! In the last week we’ve attended a mind-blowingly wonderful conference of camp industry professionals, and held our in-house Administration Team Spring Retreat to collaborate and share inspiration for the summer ahead. We were riding a high! And then this. To come to my e-mail inbox and discover that a camp mom […]
5 Excuses Parents Make to Not Send Their Child to Camp And Why You Should Rethink Them
If you’ve made excuses for not sending your child to camp it may be time to reexamine them. From time in nature to time away from screens to time in self development, camp is back and smart parents are choosing to send their kids.
My Son Didn’t Want to go Back to Camp a 2nd Summer. Here’s What Happened When He Did.
When your child says she doesn’t want to go back to camp a second summer should you just leave it at that? As a camp director, Elizabeth Shreckhise wasn’t willing to stop sending her son. What she wanted to do, was empower him to face any uncertainty with courage:
We’re Hiring Staff Photographers for Summer 2019
Looking for a great summer job? We’re hiring for 1-2 camp photographers who will work at telling our story, organizing our photo/video assets, and doing some social media.
Four Activities and More
Parent surveys have indicated an interest in doing more than four activities at camp. We explain why four is still best.
Coming in 2019 — Mother-Daughter Weekend!
Coming in the spring of 2019 is our first Mother-Daughter Weekend. Read all the details in today’s blog!
Lantern Fund Matching Challenge
The Camp Alleghany Alumni Association Board has issued a matching funds challenge for the Lantern Scholarship until December 31, 2018. Up to $3500 in matching funds!
December Winter Reunions/Open Houses
In December we’ve got two great Winter Reunions that are also Camp Interest Open Houses. Read the details on the blog and plan to come & bring interested friends!
Coming Back to Camp After Missing a Summer
Two campers relate the stories of joy, growth, and personal discovery they experienced after missing a camp summer and then coming back!
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