Advice for 1st time campers from AD Benji

Feb 5, 2026 | New Campers, Youth Development

First time camper at Camp Foley you say? Well let me break down some advice a first time camper may want to know while at Camp Foley! Just Breathe The first piece of advice I’d share with a first time camper is, just breathe! With all the emotions leading up to camp...

Treehouses or the Beach?

Jan 29, 2026 | Campers, Youth Development

To the woods or to the water? Overnight “camping” trips at camp can be one of the best nights of the summer. Each cabin at camp gets one night per session when they get to go do an overnight camping adventure at one of three locations. With locations one and two being...

Why Friendship Campfire is so Special (east end edition)

Jan 22, 2026 | Campers

During the summer at Camp Foley the sessions fly by, time does not stand still. When camp is in full swing it is a fast past environment from breakfast to bedtime, there’s always something going on. Jumping from activity to activity campers and staff are always on the...

A 100 year History on Whitefish

Jan 15, 2026 | Alumni

Lower Whitefish Lake has always been a place of discovery, long before paved roads and modern conveniences. In 1929, seven year old Joe Hamel first came to his family’s north shore property, hearing stories passed down by his grandparents about what those early...

What are the Camp Essentials?

Jan 8, 2026 | New Campers, Parents

Packing for Camp Foley can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. While every camper brings their own unique style and needs, there are a few essentials that make the Foley experience smoother, more comfortable, and a whole lot more fun. Here are four...