by Alli | Mar 18, 2021 | blog, camp foley, holiday, nature, snakes, St. Patrick's Day, summer 2020
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Well Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day But Whatever!) Time to don green clothes and lots of shamrocks and celebrate this fun Irish holiday. This day is named after the patron saint of Ireland Saint Patrick who was a bishop on the...
by Alli | Mar 11, 2021 | 1st session, 2nd session, 3rd session, 4th session, camp foley, parents, summer 2020
What’s up parents! Still wondering if an overnight camp is right for your kid? This summer is looking better and better, and after a year of isolation and virtual learning, camp is the perfect solution. We’d like to make the case that summer camp should be...
by Alli | Jan 28, 2021 | aca, accreditation, camp, camp foley, camps in minnesota, Community, discover, grow grit, history, minnesota summer camps, partnership, youth development
The American Camp Association is a community of camp professionals dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the camp experience. ACA Accreditation means that Camp Foley voluntarily submitted to a thorough review of up to 300 standards by the American Camp...
by Alli | Jan 21, 2021 | blog, camp foley, first session, fourth session, homesickness, parents, second session, summer 2020, third session
Hey Parents! It may only be October, but school (online or otherwise) will be over before you know it… Soon you’ll be packing the kids up to come to Camp Foley! While everyone is super excited right now, including us, a very common ailment that can strike...
by Alli | Jan 14, 2021 | alligator, boa constrictor, camp, camp foley, deer, dogs, foley, great horned owl, hedgehog, nike, norm, painted turtle, pets, red tailed hawk, sheep, snapping turtle, Summer camp, TBT, Throwback Thursday
Either Yogi or Kayzak… How much do you love camp’s dogs, Nike and Norm? I mean… they are playful, adorable and always provide some entertainment when they are around. Not surprisingly, Nike and Norm are not the first “camp pets.” We...
by Alli | Dec 23, 2020 | 1st session, 2nd session, 3rd session, 4th session, camp foley, father foley, open letter
Dear Father Foley, I often walk around camp and think about what your reaction would be to the Camp Foley that exists today. Are you surprised little Marie Schmid, who would make you your favorite burnt toast, is now The Director of Camp Foley along with her...
