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 […]
The Best Way to Start the Summer, Staff Training!
As our recap series of Summer 2022 continues, I’d like to share a little peek into our ever-so-important Staff Training period at the beginning of the summer. Our Staff Training is a full two weeks, and it’s so important that we rarely allow counselors to miss any part of it. Of course, extenuating circumstances do […]
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.
Tri-State Camp Conference 2022
It was so refreshing and wonderful to be back with other camp professionals in person at the American Camp Association’s Tri-State Conference!
Remembering Natalie
Reflections, events, and ways to donate in honor of longtime camper and counselor Natalie Wade.
My 40 Years at Camp
Director Elizabeth Shreckhise essentially grew up at camp, not only attending, but working her way up the ladder the old fashioned way.
Our Girls Sleepaway Camp was Covid-Free All Summer!
We don’t know that we have ALL the answers but we do know that our strategy, plan, and enforcement worked to create a COVID-free summer camp!
The Joys of First Term at Camp for 2021
First Term Head Counselor Mae Dandridge writes about her job leading the counselors and working with all the girls at camp!
Staff Recruiting Internship Wrap Up
Camp needs interns in the summer, and year-round. Learn about what one intern did for us, and craft your own internship, too!