Camp Alleghany
Camp Alleghany for Girls is a traditional, unplugged overnight summer camp in West Virginia, focusing on character...
▌ Editor's read Camp Alleghany's website loads successfully, presenting a traditional overnight camp for girls. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards. The camp, founded by S. Cooper Dawson, Jr., has been operating for 99 years, indicating a strong legacy and experience in youth camping. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and are carefully selected. The program is exclusively overnight, offering a range of activities from swimming and riding to riflery and drama, emphasizing an 'unplugged' experience. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their daughters' confidence and the strong sense of community. The camp's social media, including Instagram (@campalleghany) and Facebook (campalleghany), are active, showcasing camp life.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 192799+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Alleghany is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1927 (99 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 2700 Stone House Rd, Lewisburg, WV 24925
- Phone: (304) 645-1316
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $5751 for 3 weeks
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 19 to Aug 8.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 2 Jul 19 – Aug 8, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,750
↗ What parents like
- All-girls camp
- Focus on empowerment
- Unplugged environment
↘ Watch for
- No sessions shorter than 1 week
- Expensive
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Alleghany
- What ages does Camp Alleghany accept?
- Camp Alleghany is open to children ages 7–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Alleghany cost?
- Camp Alleghany publishes $1,917/week for the standard session. $5751 for 3 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Alleghany's hours?
- Camp Alleghany runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Alleghany accredited?
- Yes — Camp Alleghany is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 99 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Alleghany?
- Camp Alleghany is operated by a private business, with 99 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Alleghany provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Alleghany includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Alleghany with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Alleghany.
- Leaders-In-Training Program · Lewisburg, WV · Ages 16–16 · $1,692/week
- Full Term · Lewisburg, WV · Ages 7–15 · $1,692/week
- Term Camp - 2nd Term · Lewisburg, WV · Ages 7–15 · $1,917/week