Registration has officially opened up for all returning campers starting YESTERDAY!! We are gearing up for summer 102, which is a wild number to even type out. To get campers excited for next summer and to feel some camp joy as fall starts,.. here are the top 5 reasons campers return every summer. To go straight to the dates and rates for 2026, CLICK HERE.
NOTE FOR PARENTS: Register before October 31st to qualify for a 5% discount on tuition and snag your camper a spot at our Summer Early Bird Party.
1. Friendships That Last a Lifetime
This of course had to be number 1! At Foley, the bonds you make don’t fade when camp ends. Returning campers come back to reunite with their cabinmates, mentors, and counselors, all the people who feel more like family than friends. It is the number reason all campers and alumni site when asked why they keep coming back to Foley. It is referenced in every single bridge-crossing essay campers write after completing 5 summers. So it is very safe to say that campers are coming back to reunite with friends, and if their lucky those friendships will expand beyond just summers together and continue on even when campers age out of camp.
2. Favorite Activities You Can’t Get Anywhere Else
You can do it all here! With over 30 activities to choose from, the goal is that campers are trying new things and celebrating discovered passions. Whether it’s sailing across Whitefish, hitting a bullseye at archery, or learning a new trick at waterskiing, Foley activities bring challenge and adventure in every session.
3. Traditions That Feel Like Home
Traditions are a huge part of the Foley Culture From campfires to Fun in the Sun days, we try to incorporate lots of special moments into each session of camp. Strong traditions like the anchor award and our Milestone Ceremony give us a chance to celebrate campers for several different achievements. The anchor award is given to (usually) one boy and one girl camper who show exemplary character and are a leader and role model in our camp community. It has been given out since the 70s and is still a beloved tradition today. Same goes for our milestone ceremony, where campers are recognized for their years attending Camp Foley.
4. A Place to Grow
Each summer is a new chance to grow in confidence, independence, and leadership. Returning campers get to build on their past summers, taking on new challenges and stepping into new roles. There are several different awards to earn as a camper, and often campers will work for several summers in a row to earn the very challenging awards like the Rock Jock and the Advanced Canoe, not the mention the very sought after American Archer Award!
5. The Foley Spirit
It’s hard to describe until you’ve felt it: the songs, the laughter, the cheers, the lake breeze at sunset. Returning campers know that nothing compares to the Foley Spirit, and that’s why they keep coming back. We can’t wait to see you back here for even more summer magic!!
Registration for returning campers is officially open! Secure your spot HERE and get ready for another unforgettable summer at Camp Foley.