The great outdoors beckons with meaningful career opportunities. So the next time someone says, “Get a real job,” let them know that working outside with kids IS just that!
World Travelers at ‘Ghany
Our international focus and diversity at camp is off-the-charts this summer. In today’s blog, Program Director Casey Tucker introduces you to what campers have in store with staff and special international nights during #summer2018!
International Camp Hiring Fair
Program Director Casey Tucker hopped the pond to visit London on a mission to recruit 2018 international staff members. He also met up with camp staff alum, and took in the sites. Read all about it.
Activity Series: All About Cooking Class at ‘Ghany
This summer we introduced Cooking to our Activity offerings and it was wildly popular. Read about what happens and consider Cooking for your daughter next summer!
Going Down Under — Caving at ‘Ghany
In four trips over the course of this summer, ‘Ghany Girls get a chance to explore wild local caves all decked out in safety gear and armed with a sense of adventure!
Richard Louv on the Benefits of Nature to Kids
Program Director Casey Tucker has a passion for nature in its own right. But he also makes a powerful case for the role of nature in kids’ lives. A recent speaker he saw confirms it!
A Summer Full of Environmental Education
Every child NEEDS to be outside. Our Program Director, Casey Tucker, explains why that’s the best classroom of all and how your child can get it and more at camp!
Casey Goes Paddling
Our Program Director always wants to be immersed in nature, at camp, and off-season. He just took a spring paddling adventure to ‘Ghany — read his blog post!
Why Every Kid Needs to Unplug at Summer Camp
Sleepaway sumer camp offers an opportunity too rarely found in our culture today: the chance for kids to unplug, go screen-free, and find themselves anew! For their health and well being, every child needs it.
From the Rattler: Old Timey Outdoors
It’s been a while since we’ve posted a throwback piece to our old Alleghany Rattler newspaper, so I thought it would be fun to pull one out this week from July 1951! It’s a story of an outdoor adventure. Hope you enjoy! Blue Bend written by Susan Cotts and Dorsey Davidson Edited by Mottie Haverstick […]
