Camp Foley is turning 100 this year!

Did you know this is Camp Foley’s 100th anniversary? We’ve only been talking about it for forever!! We are so excited to celebrate all the amazing alumni, and relive those great camp memories all over again. We are working hard to make sure our 100th year reunion is heartfelt, meaningful, and fun! Below you will find all the most important info about the Reunion weekend.

When is it?

Friday August 16th – Sunday August 18th 2024

Check in on Friday starts at 5 pm

Check in Saturday Morning begins at 9 am

There are two options on how to attend, you can come for the whole weekend, starting on Friday. Or you can choose to come just Saturday and Sunday. We of course recommend coming on Friday and getting to enjoy the full weekend! Depending on how many days you want to attend will dictate how you register for the event.

How can I come?

We gave you a hint up top… you need to Register! There are 2 packages to choose from:

If you are coming for the whole weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), you will want the Green Package

Includes the following:

• Friday Night Welcome Reception
• All Meals, events, and activities on Saturday
• Mass and Soda Bread Brunch on Sunday
• Wooden Name Tag with a Foley Centennial Lanyard
• 100th Anniversary Tumbler (to be used for beverages during event)
• 100th Anniversary Sticker
• 100th Anniversary Pin
• Foley Song Book

Current Price- $75, will go up after February 1st!

If you are planning on coming for Saturday and Sunday, you want the White Package

Includes the following:

• All Meals, events, and activities on Saturday 
• Mass and soda Bread Brunch on Sunday
• Wooden Name Tag with a Foley Centennial Lanyard
• 100th Anniversary Tumbler (to be used for beverages during event)
• 100th Anniversary Sticker
• 100th Anniversary Pin
• Foley Song Book

Current Price- $50, will go up after February 1st! 

It’s easy to register, click here and scroll down to “Foley 100 Year Registration Form” and fill out your information. The form gives you the ability to register up to 4 people in your family. If you have more, please submit the first form and then return to fill out an additional form. If people live in different households, please have them fill out their own form. After filling out names and basic information, it will ask which package you and each additional person will need. People in the same household can sign up for different packages. You and your spouse could come all weekend, but your alumni Grandfather could come on just Saturday and Sunday! 

When done, click “On to Payment”. It will take you to a page and give you two options…

Login to your Paypal Account

If you have a Paypal account, you can proceed as normal and check out with Paypal.

or

Pay with Credit or Debit card

If you do not have a Paypal, it will ask you for your email and then take you to a page to fill out your payment information. It will look similar to a PayPal screen. You will continue checking out as normal and will get a confirmation email when Mary, our office administrator, receives your registration and payment.

Please note: Neither Packages include housing, other accommodations need to be made. There is a Foley cabin rental waitlist, email Mary to be added to it.

If you have registered for a cabin already or need hotel ideas,  see “Where will I sleep” for more info below…

On Cancelling:

All cabin cancellations between now and January 1, 2024 will forfeit $50. Individual Registrations will forfeit $10. If you need to change your reservations – i.e. increase or decrease cabin size, add on or subtract Friday evening, etc. Just email Mary and she can make those changes for you.  Don’t hesitate to call with questions – 218-543-6161

What are we doing?

So many things! There is a break down of the whole schedule here, or you can continue to read below…

Friday

Friday evening starts with 5pm check in for everyone attending the entire weekend. There will be a Local Food Truck and beer and Wine and other NA beverages available. This is what your new 100th anniversary Tumbler is for!

Schedule at a glance:

5:00 – 7:00 Check in to Cabins and/or for the Weekend Events
5:00 – 10:00 Welcome Reception: Food Trucks, Beer, Wine and Other Beverages, Bonfire & S’mores, Yard Games, Museum Opens, Camp Store (Special Canteen)
10:00  Night Owl Bonfire

Saturday

This is not the day to miss! We will be hosting a variety of open activities in the morning. Get ready for archery, climbing, swimming, water skiing, and more. After lunch is the big moment! We will be opening the Foley Time Capsule and burying a new one. Food will include a Fun in the Sun Barbeque and a sit down dinner inside the Dining Hall.

Schedule at a glance:

9:00 Check in Opens
9:00 – 10:30 Continental Breakfast
9:30 – 12:00 Open Activities, Camp Store, Museum
12:30 – 1:30 BBQ
2:00 – 3:30 Open Activities, Camp Store, Museum
4:00 Founder’s Ceremony – The Main Event

• Opening of Time Capsule
• Pinning Ceremony
• Burying of New Time Capsule
• Inductions into Bridge Crossing and/or Hall of Fame
• Sharing of Stories
• Remarks from Marie & Alli

5:30 Appetizers, Beer & Wine
6:30 Supper
8:00 Bonfire, Reminiscing, Sharing of Stories, Songs
9:00 Outside showing of “100 Years of Foley” video
10:00 Night Owl Bonfire

Sunday

This morning will mark the end of our 100th year Celebration. We will be hosting a church service in the Our Lady of Snows Chapel here at Foley. After services, a traditional Soda Bread brunch will be served, just like when the campers are here during the summer! Farewells will commence afterwards as things draw to a close.

Schedule at a Glance:

9:00 Catholic Mass in the Camp Chapel & Nondenominational Service
10:00 Soda Bread Brunch
11:00 Camp Store, Museum, Farewells & Departure

Where will I sleep?

Exciting to report all our cabins have been rented out for the weekend. There is a waitlist you can join, in case there is a cancellation. BUT! We have another great idea for you… We have confirmed a limited number of rooms in 2 different hotels in the area…

Pine Peaks Lodge and Suites in Crosslake, MN.

We will be running shuttles to/from this location. Pine Peaks is right in the town center, walking distance to restaurants, shopping and more.

Rates (August 16-18, 2024):
King or Two Queens: $152 per night
King spa: $165 per night
Suite: $176 per night

Call: 218-692-7829 to reserve. Mention the Camp Foley Alumni Event and give the Code: CFAC

Manhattan Beach Lodge in Crosslake, MN.

We will also be running shuttles to/from this location. This location is located right on Trout Lake.

Rates (2 Night minimum, August 16-18, 2024):
Starting at $249 per night
King or Two Queens, Double Queen Suites, Mini King Suites, Family Bunk Bed Suites, Luxury King Suites and Two Bedroom Queens with Loft available.

Call: 218-692-2246 to reserve. Mention the Camp Foley Alumni Event and give the Code: CAMPFL

I rented a Cabin, what now?

Great job snagging one, they went fast! Now what you need to do is confirm that all your cabin-mates have registered and paid for their spots. Mary will be in touch as the weekend draws near to confirm the exact cabin you will have when you arrive. Each cabin does have a minimum number needed to reserve, if your minimum is not reached by February 1st, we reserve the right to offer your cabin rental to someone else.

How many people are coming?

As of the publication of this blog, we have all our cabins rented out (crazy!) and have over 250 people registered for the full weekend. We expect that number to grow, so snag your spot now! Remember the price goes up February 1st, 2024!

Can campers come?

Campers and young children may attend the event but we do want to stress the festivities will be centered around celebrating our 100th year and our Foley alumni. Remember that camp is not in session anymore and Children under 12 should be accompanied by adults to all open activities and meals, especially if they have not been Foley campers before. We do have some alum bringing small children and babies, and can make accommodations for pack n plays and booster seats if needed. Reach out with questions!

Wow I can’t wait!

We can’t either! Have an alumni story to share or some old Foley merch? Email us! We would love to hear your memories and we are looking for all sorts of Foley stuff to add to the 100th Anniversary museum that we are building in Foley Hall!

Keep an eye out on our social media and your email for updates as we get closer and closer to August 16th. And if your kid isn’t registered for camp yet, well… you can do that here too!

Didn’t answer your question? Reach out by phone (218) 543-6161 or email fun@campfoley.com