The Tree of Life Necklace: A Symbol of Camp Alleghany’s Roots and Growth
There are traditions at Camp Alleghany that evolve naturally, becoming woven into the fabric of camp life over time. One such tradition is the Tree of Life necklace, a meaningful piece of jewelry that has become a beloved symbol among campers, counselors, and staff alike.
Happy Holiday Season from Alleghany! Holiday Traditions, the ‘Ghany Girl Way
Greetings from Alleghany! The holidays are a special time to spend with family and friends and to create special memories – and at Alleghany, we love to celebrate the holidays with our own unique traditions!
The Best Way to Start the Summer, Staff Training!
As our recap series of Summer 2022 continues, I’d like to share a little peek into our ever-so-important Staff Training period at the beginning of the summer. Our Staff Training is a full two weeks, and it’s so important that we rarely allow counselors to miss any part of it. Of course, extenuating circumstances do […]
Who’s at Alleghany the First Time of All? Mini Campers!
20 Years of Mini Camp How do I begin to summarize 20 years of tie-dye fun at Camp Alleghany‘s Mini Camp? Two decades of fun, mostly in the sun, along the banks of the Greenbrier at our beloved Camp Alleghany! Suffice it to say it’s the greatest gift I could give back to the camp […]
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1953: Fourth of July
Editor’s Note: As part of our year-long celebration of our 100th Year Anniversary (1922-2022), we’ll post a Throwback Thursday edition of our Alleghany Rattler Newspaper to give you a peek into life at camp across those 100 summers! Take a look at what the Fourth of July looked like at ‘Ghany in 1953, hint: it […]
What’s Happening At The 100th Summer Camp Store
We’ve been hard at work developing new ‘Ghany swag for this exciting and very special 100th summer.
Remembering Natalie
Reflections, events, and ways to donate in honor of longtime camper and counselor Natalie Wade.
The Alleghany Rattler: Our Treasure Trove of Testimonies
How many places can boast decades of first-person narratives, testimonials, and news stories? Our camp newspaper, the Alleghany Rattler, is a collective historic document of epic proportions!
Feeling the ‘Ghany Love All Week
Help us celebrate all the love we feel for Alleghany by posting along with us all week for #GhanyLoveWeek!