Each summer our Junior Counselors (JCs) lead one of our Vespers. We hold four Vespers events each summer, happening on Sundays at four in the afternoon, and intended as a time for non-denominational and non-religious reflection and group introspection. When any group leads the Vespers, it’s their chance to shine, to lead, to help guide […]
Why Summer Camp Workers are Professionals
The best camps have the best staffs and the best staff training. It’s training to develop and maintain a professional approach to the job and training to support later jobs.
Ghany Jobs Week Times 2 — 2019 Style!
This year we’re dedicating two weeks to our job recruitment and camp industry jobs focus for counselors. It’s #ghanyjobsweek and #ghanyjobstwoweeks !
Employers Want You, Camp Counselors!
On Tuesday I announced that we’re doing our 3rd annual Ghany Jobs Week this week and next (#ghanyjobsweek2019) with tips about camp counselor jobs, leadership jobs at camp, and insights on how to best do the job of counselor. I also mentioned that I wanted to make some critical comments on the article written by […]
Camp, It’s A Family Thing
One of our staff members, Allie Sullivan, tells a beautiful story of her mother’s and aunt’s generation being at camp and how her generation of cousins grew up here, too.
Leaders-In-Training 2018 Update: What an LIT Summer Will Look Like (Still Developing)
In 2019 we’ll host our first Leaders-In-Traing Program. It will be full of fun, learning, challenges, special projects, certifications, special traditions, camp like and more. Learn all about what’s coming in today’s blog.
Japan on Greenbrier: A Tale of Landing at Camp via the Pacific
How did you learn about Camp Alleghany for Girls? One counselor tells a story of how she landed here that will simply blow your mind. Hint: It involves sushi!
What Can You Expect From a Camp Counseling Job?
An interview with a camp counselor who has held different responsibilities at camp over the years and how it has affected her budding career path.
Behind the Scenes With a Camp Counselor
Being a camp counselor requires more than it might look like from the outside. And can do more for your career than you might know. Read our interview with ‘Ghany Counselor Georgia Wyllie for more.
Junior Counselor Applications for Summer 2017
Applications are now up for our Summer 2017 JCs. You’ve got about two months until they’re due, and then comes the interviews. We hope you’ll apply!
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