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November 4, 2021 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 1967: I Remember a Woods To Walk In

In this piece we see just how reflective a Ghany Girl can be. There’s a poetic and contemplative celebration for nature in this writing, pointing to just how much it restores the soul.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, nature, The Alleghany Rattler

November 9, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Three Reasons You and Your Kids Should Make Friends with Cool Weather

Camp happens outdoors every summer, rain or shine, cool or hot. Kids — and parents — need the same time in nature, and exposed in healthy doses to the elements, even in cool and cold temps.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: family, nature, Off-Season series, parenting, parents, Wild World

September 23, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

How We Weather The Covid Times At Home

Everyone with school-aged kids is facing a juggling act right now. This is how we’re getting through it with three young boys and a two-career family.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: coronavirus, Coronavirus Times, COVID-19, Ellis, family, Mason, nature, Noah, Off-Season series, Outdoors, parenting, sports and fitness

September 10, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Rediscovering My Deep Connection to Summer Camp

In ordinary times my summer camp is deeply restorative. During coronavirus times it was positively transformative. Read my blog to learn why we all need natural connection, and nature’s unique reset.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: coronavirus, Coronavirus Times, COVID-19, family, Family Retreats, Memories, nature, Work Camp

July 21, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

The Great Outdoors in the Age of COVID-19

Just being at camp has been transformative for all of us. Join us for a physically-distanced Family Retreat and refill your cup, too!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Camp History, COVID-19, family, family camp, Family Retreats, nature, outdoor education

March 25, 2020 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

The Outdoors Are Open — Go Outside and Play!

Science proves that fresh air and sunshine are both preventative, and healing in crisis. Make sure your kids get some every day.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: activities, education, family, Florence Williams, nature, parents

August 27, 2019 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

How Being Home Reminds Me What Is So Important About Summer Camp

After camp I felt the most profound absence of nature in my and my boys’ lives. It’s hard to reconcile and I think it’s time we had a bigger conversation as a society about bringing nature back into our lives.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: family, nature, No Tech Series, professional development

September 18, 2018 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

Elizabeth’s Top 5 for Summer 2018

Every year she writes her top 5 favorite things about camp and this year is a doozy of awesome things. Read on to find out what stood out!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Counselors, nature, staff, Top 5's

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July 13, 2017 By Casey Tucker

Going Down Under — Caving at ‘Ghany

In four trips over the course of this summer, ‘Ghany Girls get a chance to explore wild local caves all decked out in safety gear and armed with a sense of adventure!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: activities, Casey Tucker, field trips, Greenbrier River, nature, No Tech Series, team work, traditions, Wild World

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