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December 23, 2021 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

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!

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp History, Candlelight Campfire, Christmas, Christmas in July, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler

December 23, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

A Christmas Message for 2020

In a tough year it’s uplifting to remember that even the simplest pleasures can deliver joy far bigger than their size. The key is in connecting with your nearest and dearest and making your traditions come alive.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Candlelight Campfire, Christmas, Christmas in July, COVID-19, family, Keep The Lanterns Lit, traditions

February 3, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Happy Holidays ‘Ghany Friends!

In this season of togetherness and joy, whatever holiday you celebrate, we hope it is warm, happy, and peaceful!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Camp History, Candlelight Campfire, Celebrations, Christmas, Christmas in July, Elizabeth Shreckhise, family, friends

December 18, 2018 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Deck the Halls with Lanterns and Tents

A blog in which Elizabeth writes very goofy new lyrics to “Deck the Halls,” and celebrates the joys of camp-themed ornaments!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Candlelight Campfire, Christmas, family, friends, Memories, traditions

December 22, 2017 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Elizabeth’s Top 5 for 2017 with Christmas Thoughts

An end-of-year message about ‘Ghany’s beloved traditions is mixed in with this reflection on Summer 2017. Get ready to light your Candlelight Campfire candle!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: activities, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Candlelight Campfire, Christmas, Christmas in July, Counselors, Top 5's, traditions

December 22, 2016 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Christmas in December

As the year winds up we offer our thanks to all of you, to our lovely alum association, and to our staff. We celebrate the season with remembrance!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Candlelight Campfire, Celebrations, Christmas, Christmas in July, Garrett O'Dell, Memories, traditions

Three weeks Summer Camp

November 20, 2015 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Program Series: Why three weeks is the best length for sleep away summer camp

In the frenzy to put kids in multiple summer activities, the meaningfulness of a quiet, engaging summer is lost. Trying sending your camper for 3 weeks instead.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: activities, Candlelight Campfire, Celebrations, family camp, friends, Mini Camp, Program Series, traditions

Candlelight Campfire

December 24, 2014 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

Candlelight Campfire at Christmas

In 2013, when I was a 16-year-old camper, I stayed full term for the first time. Every year prior I had only come first term so that year was technically the first where I got to enjoy Candlelight Campfire. I had heard a lot about it and as a dyed-in-the-wool Christmas lover, I was excited […]

Filed Under: Staff Tagged With: Camp History, Candlelight Campfire, Christmas, holidays

Merry Christmas postcard

December 23, 2014 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Christmas greetings to you

By now we hope everyone is joyfully tucked in from a busy year and settled down into a holiday season with family and friends that is less about frantic bustling and more about simple pleasures and loving enjoyment. Christmas in July Of course, it’s the third Christmas of the year for Camp Alleghany! Our second […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Candlelight Campfire, Celebrations, Christmas, Christmas in July, family, friends, holidays, Memories, Mini Camp

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