Parent Resources: What to Expect on Opening Day of Camp!
Summer 2023 is HERE, and as we get further into the season we want our families to start thinking about Opening Day of Camp. How are we going to get to camp, when are we going to get to camp, what do we do when we get to camp, how will my camper feel when […]
Life At Alleghany, a Series: Meals at Alleghany- Menu Items, Options and Nutrition!
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is “What is the food like? What are the meals at Alleghany?” Well, you can read our website page about meals, and I thought I would go into a little more detail here on the blog. What is mealtime like? Meals are a lively and fun […]
Parent Resources: Meet Some of our 2023 Counselors
Summer 2023 is right around the corner! We hope you are just as excited as we are to cross the river this summer and meet our amazing counselors. We have been busy all year hiring the best Counselor Staff and are so excited for you to meet them! But if you just can’t wait to […]
Parent Resources: How to Prepare my New Camper for a Summer Away from Home with Love
Are you curious about how to LOVE your daughter enough to let her go confidently to sleepaway summer camp?
Parent Resources: Sending Siblings to the Same Camp, is it Right for my Family?
I’ve blogged a lot about my sons’ experiences at their summer camps, and this year my youngest will finally get to join one of his big brothers at a sleepaway camp! My sons do go to the same camp together, and at Alleghany, we have a LOT of sisters who attend together. But is this […]
Parent Resources: How to Prepare Myself for Some Time Away from my Child
So you and your camper have made the decision that she is going off to sleepaway camp. Yay! That is a huge step, and a move in the direction toward greater independence for your camper. But this can also feel scary as a parent. Will she be ok? Will she still need me when she […]
Parent Resources: Why an All Girls Camp May be Right for your Daughter
Camp Alleghany is a place where girls can come together and make friends, have fun, and learn new skills. ‘Ghany has been around since 1922, but our programs have evolved over time to reflect social change and serve our community. So how do you know that an all-girls camp is the right choice for your daughter?