TBT: Learning to Shoot at Foley

Nov 21, 2013 | Activities, Alumni

One of my first memories of Foley, actually one of my first memories periods, is being at the Rifle Range with my Dad during family camp.  Sitting in his lap while he held the .22 up for me, I tried to shoot at the paper targets downrange. I can’t remember whether or...

What Does Camp Foley Mean to Eric?

Nov 14, 2013 | Alumni, Campers

For those of you that have reached your fifth summer and are still putting off your “What Does Camp Foley Mean to Me?” essay, read how guest blogger and 2013 counselor, Eric Wilson, answered the question before he embarked on his third summer. Maybe it...

If Tess Can Conquer a Fear, so Can You!

Jun 10, 2013 | Alumni, Campers, Summer Job

This week’s guest blogger, 2013 counselor Tess Lee, tells us all about her fear of spiders and how her time at Foley has helped her to (slowly) begin conquering the fear. This year, we think it would be awesome if every camper took a page out of Tess’ book...

TBT – Evan Recalls “Barefooting” in 2005

May 30, 2013 | Activities, Alumni, Campers

  Dan Lamm (left) as a counselor in 2005. This is one of those memories that I will never forget from camp. It is still as clear as it was the day it happened. I was in Dan Lamm’s, or as some of you may know him Dan the Man, skiing class back in 2005. We decided...

TBT: Rachel Remembers Some Crazy Weather!

May 23, 2013 | Alumni, Campers, Summer Job

Mother Nature at Camp   Rachel was a counselor for cabin Ishtakaba in 2011. I will be a third-year counselor this year and I don’t even remember the number of summers I have spent at Foley. That being said, my first two summers as a counselor couldn’t...

TBT: Katie McGuire Was Once Homesick!

May 9, 2013 | Alumni, Campers, Summer Job

Katie and Molly on staff in 2012. If you know Katie McGuire (longtime camper and third-year counselor), you know how much she loves camp. Camp, Creighton Bluejays and Jerseys & Jordans –  that pretty much sums up Katie’s passions. She loves camp so...