During its 50th season, the Alleghany Rattler was chock full of 50th anniversary celebrations and reflections, including this “history of camp.”
A Double Camp Reunion for the Generations
Two generations of campers had a sweet camp reunion this summer and it just happened to be Director Elizabeth Shreckhise’s own family that got to indulge!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler December 1945: Twas the Night Before—!
A funny new version of Twas the Night Before Christmas, Candlelight Campfire, and an imagined camp Christmas!
Christmas Thoughts With Casey
Memories of Christmas in July at camp have Casey musing on the joys of the holiday.
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.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1959: Blues Entertain with Beatnik Party
In this piece it’s clear that the esoteric world of beat poets had jumped to mainstream usage and were depicted in caricature, as here is held a Beatnik-themed Party at camp!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1946: The Twenty-Fifth Summer
How did ‘Ghany mark it’s 25th summer in the wake of WWII? By considering summer camp in the lives of children all over the world, especially in war-torn areas.
Happy Thanksgiving 2021
I am in awe that Camp Alleghany for Girls has been around for 100 years now. I am even more humbled that it’s been a part of my life since I was born.
Come to Family Camp for our Historic 100th Summer!
During our 100th Summer in 2022 Family Camp will play a special role as host of a 100th Summer Celebration Bash! Read today’s blog for details on Family Camp early registration, as well as Party Passes for the Bash available even to those not coming to Family Camp.