G is for Grit

Jul 7, 2016 | Campers, Parents

Grit is a very special word here at Foley, and it carries very special meaning as well. We see grit as the ultimate prize to be earned during a child’s time at camp; while ribbon awards are symbols of achievement in activities, grit is the trophy received when campers...

Campers Abroad: Zambia

Mar 14, 2016 | Campers

Foley campers have an astounding sense of empathy and a desire to help others — unsurprisingly, that doesn’t end when camp does. Lessons of love and understanding stick with campers and staff long after they’ve packed up their water skis. One young...

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Feb 26, 2016 | Alumni, Campers, Summer Job

If you’ve ever eaten a meal at Camp Foley, you know that what goes in your belly also gets locked in your brain as a sweet, sweet memory. Whether it be a hearty breakfast before morning on the lake or the dinner that keeps you going through 6th-period soccer,...

Home Away From Home

Feb 19, 2016 | Campers, New Campers

Finding belonging is a lifelong process and a roller coaster of emotions. We find that coveted sense of feeling welcome and loved in many ways — through our family, our friends, fun new places, and the people and things we’ve known forever.   Foley campers...

F is for Faith

Feb 5, 2016 | Campers, Nature

  Camp Foley was originally founded by Father John P. Foley in 1924 and has proud roots in the Catholic faith. A lot has changed in 91 years, but to this day, campers sing grace before each meal and attend Catholic or non-denominational services every Saturday...

E is for Engage

Jan 7, 2016 | Campers, Nature

  There’s a place for everyone at Foley, regardless of interests or skill levels. We believe that every camper deserves to be engaged with camp life in their own special ways, whether it be through intense activities like wakeboarding and archery or through...