Maintaining Whitefish — Don’t Let Invasive Species In!

Feb 21, 2019 | Nature

Let’s get deep for a second. Let’s talk about one of the most incredible aspects of Camp Foley. Let’s put aside the friendships and the skills learned over summer for just a minute. We’re going to discuss how fortunate we are to be located on...

Camp Creature: Nike, Norm, and Duke – Holiday Edition

Dec 27, 2018 | Nature

Our camp creature today features our three happy camp dogs! They are sometimes spotted in activities, behind the Dining Hall (waiting for food) or sunbathing in various patches of grass. Nike, Norm and Duke are always making the rounds during the summer saying...

Camp Creature – The Bald Eagle

Oct 18, 2018 | Nature

Eagle mid-flight. (Photo by Alli Faricy) Ever seen the majestic bird of prey that represents America as its National Symbol?  They are an impressive sight!  We are lucky enough to see them quite regularly out on nature trips and during our environmental education...

Camp Creature: Striped Skunk

Jan 25, 2018 | Nature

“You won’t believe what happened to me last night. I was out on one of my nightly walks around camp when my life flashed before my eyes. Well, that might be dramatic, but I did almost step right on a doe feeding on grubs near the Gaga Pit. I know...

Green Time AND Screen Time.

Apr 27, 2017 | Activities, Nature

Environmental Education Week has had me thinking even more than usual about Mother Earth and all she has to offer. My thoughts keep wandering to the youth we have the privilege of spending our summers with, specifically, what are they spending their time on outside of...

Camp Creature: Bullsnake

Mar 2, 2017 | Nature

Crikey, Mate! Don’t. Move. Do you hear that rattle sound? I know what you’re thinking, “Dude, we don’t have rattlesnakes up at camp.” You are correct, but did you know…OH, LOOK! There it is – the elusive Bullsnake. Have no...