Oct 17, 2019 | Youth Development
Why Aren’t We Teaching Mindfulness? Anne Marie Rossi begins her Ted Talk by discussing the research study conducted by Harvard looking for what common trait is seen among the most successful people. It is not about IQ levels, or where they grew up, or the...
Oct 10, 2019 | Activities, Campers
Each Session at Camp Foley provides the opportunity for campers to partake in a 5K run (or similar event) within an hour radius of Camp Foley. 1st Session Foley 5K Runners! First Session there was the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Run at Pequot Lakes...
Jul 18, 2019 | Youth Development
Happy start to the 3rd Session! The camp is all about inclusiveness, providing a safe space for every individual to be accepted for who they are, no matter what they are going through. In this Ted Talk, Jonathan Owen states “it’s so easy to have someone...
Jul 10, 2019 | Summer Job
As our 95th summer is underway, we took some time to admire how our staff reflected on their time working with campers, highlighting their personal growth as well as the impact they have had on youth throughout their time as camp counselors. It’s no small task...
Jun 4, 2019 | Youth Development
The Power Of Empathy The topic of empathy is deep, and it is so important in development. If we expect our children to open their hearts and learn empathy we have to encourage healthy, real-life interactions. Anita Nowak pushes her students to practice empathy, and it...
