TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, Aug. 1959: ‘Ghany’s Annual Star Festival To Be Held on Night of August Ninth
In this 1959 piece we see that science and lore can mix in painting a fuller picture of humanity’s relationship to the stars. And with it, ‘Ghany Girls getting to explore the world with the skies as their “classroom.”
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler April 25, 1929: Alleghany Reunion Planned (& Fun 1979 Pic!)
We radically mixed Rattler decades here! In these pieces we see camp planning reunions and otherwise celebrating that Spring is in the air and that means camp is soon at hand! There’s a fun downloadable coloring page for you, too!
Upcoming Spring Events
With Spring in the air and a centennial spring in our step we’re excited to countdown to camp’s Opening Day with live and in-person events!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 15, 1942 New Counselors Are Welcomed
In this piece new counselors are introduced to Rattler readers for the summer ahead!
Work at Camp 100th Anniversary & Opportunities
What a special year to work at Camp. It’s our 100th anniversary! Follow us on social media* all this week for our annual #GhanyJobsWeek, 100th summer edition!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 25, 1944: Countdown to Camp
In this piece the paper featured a few letters from campers and staff who were eagerly counting down to Opening Day and ready to get back to camp.
100 Days Until Camp’s Opening Day & A Throwback Week To Celebrate!
It’s all about the old camp pics this week as we revel in it being just 100 days to camp! Read all about how you can participate in this worldwide Ghany photo celebration!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 25, 1951: Blue Bend
In this piece Susan Cotts and Dorsey Davidson write about one of ‘Ghany Girls’ favorite places — Blue Bend.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1972: Thoughts on the Anniversary
In this piece we Molly Rardin reflects on the 50th Anniversary celebration of Alleghany and an interesting essay on what camp would be like in the year 2000!