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Camp Alleghany for Girls

A Summer Camp for Girls in Lewisburg, WV

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November 29, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Spend Time Outdoors, Even in the Winter!

There’s an old cliché – there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. Well, we live that out here in my household! My kids love playing outside no matter what the weather. And if you gear up the right way, you can enjoy being outdoors as a family, year-round, no matter where you […]

Filed Under: Parents Tagged With: family, Memories, parents

November 22, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Sales, Deals, and Deadlines!

We’ve got our Early Bird Special, a Black Friday deal on ‘Ghany gear, a Cyber Monday special on registration and several events coming up. Read all about it on the blog!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Archived, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Celebrations, family, new campers, Recruiting Parties

November 8, 2022 By Stephanie McPherson Astley

Family Camp- Looking Back and Moving Forward

2022 was a big year for Camp Alleghany…as you know! It was our 100th summer and we celebrated throughout the entire camping season.  Family Camp was no different and you can read about our big Celebration wrap here! Although that was the ending to a super unique and year-long celebration, there were other parts of […]

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, family, family camp, leadership

September 27, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

Mother Daughter Weekend 2022, a Recap

What is this camp that they speak of so? Of friendships that generations sow Of summers spent away from home, Shooting her way out of prone Of cool nights after Taps has blown And the wondrous ways the girl has grown Of comfort zones she left behind While the river beside her winds   I […]

Filed Under: Campers, Friends, Parents Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, campers, family, Memories, Mother-Daughter Weekend, new campers

August 30, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Elizabeth’s Top 5 Favorites from Summer 2022

The Staff Our staff was amazing this summer! I recently wrote a big thank you blog to all groups of staff, so be sure to check that out. From kitchen and grounds staff to medical and support staff, Mother-Daughter Weekend and Mini Camp Counselors, to our very own Term Counselors and of course the Administrative […]

Filed Under: Campers, Counselors, Directors Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Counselors, family, Ghany Turns 100, Memories

May 31, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Personnel Changes Afoot At Alleghany

It’s our 100th anniversary, and in addition to looking backward, we’re also looking forward, including to a season of change and transition for the leadership at Alleghany.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, administrative staff, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Camp History, family, leadership, professional development, team work

April 12, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Camp Director To Camp Parent Series: When my second son went to camp

My middle son Ellis had his first camp experience last year and loved it. Now he’s on board for a full five weeks and can’t wait!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: campers, family, From Camp Director to Camp Parent Series

March 1, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Mardi Gras, Pancakes, and Favorite Camp Meals!

How do YOU celebrate Mardi Gras? What are YOUR favorite pancake recipes?

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Banquet, Celebrations, family, food, holidays, JCs

February 22, 2022 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

The Alleghany Rattler: Our Treasure Trove of Testimonies

How many places can boast decades of first-person narratives, testimonials, and news stories? Our camp newspaper, the Alleghany Rattler, is a collective historic document of epic proportions!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Camp History, campers, family, friends, Ghany Turns 100, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler, traditions

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