August 16-18, 2024
100th Anniversary Celebration
A Message From Patrick, Alumni
Foley is Turning 100!
Countdown to the Camp Foley 100th Anniversary Celebration!
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We can’t wait to reconnect, tell stories, share what we have done with camp and celebrate 100 years!
See you August 16th-18th!
Registration has closed!
If you would really still like to come, please call the camp office, Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:00 pm and talk to Mary.
Details, and yes there will be more coming…
Tentative Schedule
Friday, August 16, 2024
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 |
*Note: Food will be served from 5:30-8:00 pm
Saturday, August 17, 2024
9:00 | Check in Opens |
9:00 – 10:30 | Continental Breakfast |
9:30 – 12:00 | Open Activities, Camp Store, Museum, Tours |
12:30 – 1:30 | Outside BBQ Lunch |
2:00 – 3:30 | Open Activities, Camp Store, Museum, Tours |
4:00 |
Founder’s Ceremony – The Main Event
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5:30 | Appetizers, Beer & Wine |
6:30 | Dinner – Catered Pasta Bar |
8:30 | Outside showing of “100 Years of Foley” video & Final Remarks |
9:00 | Bonfire, Reminiscing, Sharing of Stories, Songs |
10:00 | Night Owl Bonfire |
Sunday, August 18, 2024
9:00 | Catholic Mass in the Camp Chapel |
10:00 | Soda Bread Brunch |
11:00 | Camp Store, Museum, Farewells & Departure |
Parking
Parking will be available in our parking lot and on the soccer field. We do ask you try to car pool as much as possible to limit the number of vehicles.
When you pull in to the lot, you will be directed to park by camp staff. Please follow their instructions. If you have someone that will need to be dropped off in camp, please let staff know and they will show you where to drive in and then circle back out to park.
Packing - Overnight in the Cabins
Packing to stay in the cabin will look very much like it did when you came to camp as a camper or staff member. Please be sure to bring the following for your overnight stay at Foley:
- Sleeping bag or Sheets/blankets, pillow
- Towel(s)
- Toiletries – shampoo, conditioner, soap, bug spray, sunscreen, etc
- Shower shoes
- Clothing for activities (swimsuit, tennis shoes)
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Snacks, beverages – camp will be serving meals and limited beverages.
- Coolers and/or Ice for food or beverages (no refrigeration will be available)
- Foley gear to show off your favorite item from your past
- Water bottles
- Lifejacket (if you have children under the age of 6 please bring a lifejacket for them if you plan to go on the lake)
Camp will provide:
- Lifejackets (if over the age of 6)
- Meals
- Some beverages (alcoholic, non-alcoholic) during designated times
- Water
Packing - Sleeping offsite
Packing to stay in the cabin will look very much like it did when you came to camp as a camper or staff member. Please be sure to bring the following for your overnight stay at Foley:
- Clothing for activities (swimsuit, tennis shoes)
- Sunscreen, Bug Spray
- Towel (if swimming)
- Snacks, beverages – camp will be serving meals and limited beverages.
- Coolers and/or Ice for food or beverages (no refrigeration will be available)
- Foley gear to show off your favorite item from your past
- Water bottles
- Youth Lifejacket (if you have children under the age of 6 please bring a lifejacket for them if you plan to go on the lake).
Camp will provide:
- Lifejackets (if over the age of 6)
- Meals
- Some beverages (alcoholic, non-alcoholic) during designated times
- Water
Bathrooms and Showers
Bathroom and shower spaces will be utilized by all genders. Please be respectful of others by using shower or bathroom stalls for changing or returning to your cabin to do so.
For those of you staying on the East End of camp (Boy’s end), we will be utilizing the East and Mid Washos, with urinals blocked off.
For those of you staying on the West End of camp (Girl’s end), the entirety of the bathroom will be used.
Each bathroom also has one “Private Restroom” (many of you may know it as the “staff bathroom”) that can be used if you would like more privacy.
The dining hall bathrooms and Port-a-Potties will also be stationed in the center of camp to help with lines and availability.
Available Activities
Weather dependent, we plan to have the following activities open during designated times:
- Archery
- Climbing
- Riflery
- Tennis/Pickleball
- Fishing – Dock
- Canoeing
- Sailing – Hartleys
- Paddleboarding
- Corcls & Playaks
- Swimming
- Nature – Snakes & Tort the Tortoise
Weather dependent, we plan to have the following activities open for the duration of the event:
- 9-Square
- 4-Square
- Human Foosball
- Basketball
- Sand Volleyball
- Badminton
- Tetherball
- Yard Games (Spike ball, Can Jam, Bags, Ladder Golf, etc)
- Giant Games (Connect 4, Jenga)
- LEGO Room
- Carpet Pool
- Osawaka – Board games
- Rec Center – Ping Pong, Pool, Air Hockey
- Hike the back trails
Sustainability Commitment
As most of our distinguished alums know, we at Foley have always prided ourselves on being environmentally conscious, using and reusing as much as possible until we then need to recycle or upcycle or retire. We aim to do the same during this event.
A few ways you can help us:
- Bring a reusable water bottle.
- You will be given a special 100th Anniversary tumbler to be used with Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee, etc. There will be dish soap available at all hand washing stations throughout camp for you to wash your mug. Please bring it everywhere including meals!
- Recycling bins will be set up throughout camp for cans and bottles – please help us out by utilizing the correct containers.
- Trash cannisters will also be throughout camp – please deposit trash here and not on the ground.
- Take quick showers – it is camp! Remember all those fun, fast showers? Time to revisit.
- A designated smoking area will be set up. Please place cigarette butts in the provided receptacle.
- Consider organizing cabin clean up in the morning to take care of your trash, sweep up a little and help us keep our cabins looking great.
Pet Policy
With close to 500 humans attending, unfortunately we can not accommodate pets. You may see the two old camp dogs, Norm (age 13) and Nike (age 15.5), around a little bit as they live here and don’t really have a choice.
Thanks for understanding and we can’t wait to see pictures of your pets!
Bridge Crossing and Hall of Fame
If you attended camp as either a camper or staff member for 5 years or more, you are eligible to join the “Bridge Crossing” group. Write a 500 word essay describing “What Camp Foley Means to Me”. Please email the essay to Marie. You will be added to the banner of names in the dining hall and receive a special pin.
Did you attend for 10 or more years!? Join the Hall of Fame. You will need to write the essay listed above AND fill out a special information page. Your picture will be hung in the Dining Hall and you will receive a special pin. Please email Marie for more info.