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Is my child ready for sleepaway camp?

summer camp readiness

Camp Director Elizabeth Dawson Shreckhise answers the questions that parents most want to know about sleepaway summer camp readiness.

Blog Series: From Camp Director to Camp Parent: Booking My Son’s First Sleepaway Camp Session

This new blog series explores what it means — and what it takes — to send your child off to sleepaway camp for the first time and how that’s a huge step, even for a camp director!

Program Series: How to tell if a camper is ready for Term Camp

Camp is open to girls as young as rising second graders. How do we tell if your daughter is ready? We work with you to find the right fit at Mini or Term Camp.

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Elizabeth Shreckhise

Facilities Updates & News: A Summer of Progress

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 24, 2025
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Elizabeth Shreckhise

What If…? Handling Challenges and Curveballs in Your Camper’s Summer at Alleghany

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 16, 2025
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