Visiting Alleghany

Alleghany’s NEW Visitation Policy!

Alleghany has changed its Parent Visitation Policy. Beginning in the Summer of 2010, we will offer one Saturday afternoon per term for parents to visit their daughters and observe them in their activities. Parents may also visit during the Dance and Drama Shows to watch the performances. Alleghany’s website and Parent Handbook will detail the specific dates and times for visitation opportunities.

We will no longer have Sunday visitation hours, and parents will not be able to take their daughters out of camp on visitation days.

Alleghany’s directors have made this change to reduce camper homesickness. As so many of our brother and sister camps have noted in changing their policies, limiting or omitting parent visitation has been of benefit to the overall well-being of the campers. We have found that parent visitation, especially trips out of camp with parents, can create homesickness where none existed previously. This is often true for girls who merely witness another camper’s parents visiting.

We have made this change with the best interests of all the campers in mind, and we thank you for understanding and supporting for our decision.

We look forward to welcoming your daughter this summer!

*Note: There remains no visitation during Mini Camp at all; however, Mini Camp parents are encouraged to come meet our staff and see our facilities on opening and/or closing days.

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