Sam Dawson and Casey Tucker attended the most recent American Camp Association regional conference. Casey writes about the topics covered and what it means for ‘Ghany.
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!
The Revenge of Analog, Summer Camp Style
In a book about the merits of things made and done by hand a quiet epilogue sings the praises of summer camps and the critical role they play in kids’ lives.
Richard Louv on the Benefits of Nature to Kids
Program Director Casey Tucker has a passion for nature in its own right. But he also makes a powerful case for the role of nature in kids’ lives. A recent speaker he saw confirms it!
A Summer Full of Environmental Education
Every child NEEDS to be outside. Our Program Director, Casey Tucker, explains why that’s the best classroom of all and how your child can get it and more at camp!
Giving Your Child Nature Through Summer Camp
Camp brings your child into the heart of nature, and gives her the gift of nature. Read on to learn why that’s so important today!
Why Every Kid Needs to Unplug at Summer Camp
Sleepaway sumer camp offers an opportunity too rarely found in our culture today: the chance for kids to unplug, go screen-free, and find themselves anew! For their health and well being, every child needs it.
For a natural and healthy reset, send your kid to camp!
The modern world wreaks havoc on our bodies and mind, causing numerous imbalances. The good news is that a few days — or weeks — at summer camp can restore the balance and hep make kids healthier in body and mind!
Family Camp Wrap Up 2016
Alum Natalie Litz Bissonnette tells of the recurring joys of Family Camp at Camp Alleghany for Girls with her own family’s story of Summer 2016!
Updated electronics policy
What’s awesome about camp? Getting away from it all — especially from the endless bustle of the online world. That’s why our no electronics policy is so important and why it includes no digital cameras or video cameras.
