Dates for the Summer of 2009!
Full Term: June 28 - August 8, 2009
Mini Camp: June 21 - June 27, 2009
First Term: June 28 - July 18, 2009
Second Term: July 19 - August 8, 2009
Family Camp: August 9 to August 17, 2009
Traditional Camp
Camp Alleghany, nestled in the Alleghany Mountains of West Virginia, is the oldest girls' camp in the Virginia's. Rooted in the finest traditions of summer camping, Alleghany's program has been conducted for more than seventy-five years with fidelity to the ideals of her founders. Established in 1922 by Helen Coale Worthington, Camp Alleghany offers a setting as free as possible from the distractions of the outside world and is a place where the standards for success are of proven worth.
Camp's grounds are completely isolated and may be reached only by crossing the Greenbrier River by cable ferry or rowboat operated by the Camp. Campers live in canvas tents situated on top of wooden platforms, which are located along the river.
The Camp is divided into two groups: Junior Camp, ages 8 to 12, and Senior Camp, ages 13 to 16. This makes it easier for campers to interact and bond with each other. The camp directors choose their counselors very carefully. The strong purpose of guiding and encouraging allows Alleghany girls to grow and mature through their experiences at 'Ghany.
In 1963, S. Cooper Dawson, Jr took on the camp traditions. His son, Samuel C. Dawson, III, joined him in 1984. In 1999, Cooper Dawson passed on the camp leadership to Sam Dawson who works to continue the ideals begun by the Worthington's in 1922.
First Term: $2,600.00 plus a 6% tax of $156.00
Second Term: $2,600.00 plus a 6% tax of $156.00
Full Season: $4,100.00 plus a tax of $246.00
Mini-Camp
Mini-camp is aimed at 7 to 11 year old girls who never been to Camp Alleghany before; indeed, they may never have been to "sleep away" camp. The purpose is to give these girls a taste of what camp is all about. This will help each girl decide if Alleghany is the place for her, while having fun! Mini-camp lasts for one week. Our regular counselors will be teaching classes while tent responsibilities will be taken care of by some of our Alleghany Alums.
So, come join the fun!
If you would like an application or have any questions, please contact us.
Office Phone: (540) 898-4782
Home Phone: (540) 898-5392
Email Office: campghany@aol.com
Email Family: ghanylady@aol.com
Cost: $800.00 plus a 6% tax of $48.00
Mail, Winter: PO Box 664
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Family Camp
Come Celebrate Our 86th Summer
| When: | Sunday, August 9 to Monday, August 17, 2009 |
| Where: | Along the Greenbrier River, just outside Lewisburg, West Virginia (1 hour west of Lexington, Virginia on I-64) |
| Stay: | 3 NIGHTS MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED |
| Check-In: | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm please call if you are delayed. |
| Cost: | $60.00 for adults and $30.00 for children under 12 *** all fees subject to 6% West Virginia Sales Tax |
| Amenities: | Tents with hardwood floors and beds. Showers and flush toilets adjacent to tent area. Guests bring bedding and towels. |
| Meals: | Three delicious meals served daily by our kitchen staff led by Hazel. |
| What to Bring: | Come prepared for everything - folding chairs, cooler, battery lanterns, inner tubes for floating, plastic beverage cups, tennis racket, golf clubs, fishing gear, hiking boots, shot guns for trap shooting, clothing for warm days and cool nights, sleeping bags, etc., etc., etc. |
| Activities: | Tennis, Archery, Rifle, Canoeing, Hiking, Arts and Crafts, Swimming. |
| Staff: | Alleghany counselors (past and present) |
| Pets: | Sorry, we cannot include your pets. |
| RSVP: | Send in the reservation, along with a $60 NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit. Reservations will be accepted on a first come - first served basis. Send those reservations today! We will have on the web site the reservation form, a list of night activities, the daily schedule and the basic rules and regulations. |