Growin Up at ‘Ghany

“The Circle Game” song at camp reminds us that we visit at different ages and stages, including working at camp as a counselor. What is your circle game story? Want to get one? Then join us at camp on our staff!

Adjusting to Life After Camp

When campers come home often there’s an adjustment period. They miss camp friends, pine for camp ways, and often need to share their feelings. Here’s how you can be supportive.

A Camper’s Journey

When a camper comes to us summer after summer she is on a journey that holds memories and familiarity while also growing and changing to reflect each stage in her life. Read on to hear what one camper says that Camp Alleghany gave to her.

Warm Weather, Cold Little Girl Feet

With camp coming up, but plenty going on in your camper’s life right now, all of the sudden she may feel like she doesn’t want to go back. Now’s the time to remind her what she loves so much about camp!

Camp is so good for the soul!

1992 tent photo

A writer on HerCampus regales the value of her camp experience. I couldn’t help but get even more excited for camp after reading it.

Turning unhappy campers into happy ones

Happy campers

We’ve all heard the tales of woe — how camp was “a nightmare,” or “the worst experience of my life.” Sadly, these dramatic tales of disappointment are so full of grief that they risk drowning out the far greater number of success stories about camp experiences. That’s why when I read Pamela Paul’s “Not a […]

Thanksgiving dinner

Dining Hall

I bet I’m not the only one who, if asked, would say that my favorite meal at Camp Alleghany is…Thanksgiving Dinner! There’s nothing more delicious than those couple of times each term when a dinner with all the traditional fixins’ is served — turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, rolls, and stuffing made […]