As the saying goes, let’s “Disconnect to Connect”

Nov 15, 2018 | Campers, New Campers, Parents

Unplugging Our Kids. Steve Baskin hits the nail on the head when he says, “a fulfilling life starts with face-to-face, interpersonal connections.” Check out this insightful TedTalk to hear from another source why helping our kids unplug is so crucial in...

The Foley Beach

Nov 1, 2018 | Alumni, Campers, New Campers, Parents, Summer Job

It has been a dream of ours to add a beautiful stretch of beachfront to our Camp Foley paradise. This fall, our dream came true! All of the stars aligned when a nearby neighbors property went up for sale and we took the necessary steps to make it ours. And let us tell...

The Perk of Early Registration

Oct 11, 2018 | Parents

We have had an amazing start to early registration! Many returning families have signed up again for our Historic 95th Summer in 2019. In addition, we have had many new families register and we are pumped to start our partnership with them in the growth and...

Bravery Is Learned

Mar 29, 2018 | Parents, Youth Development

In Caroline Paul’s Ted Talk “To raise brave girls, encourage adventure,” Caroline discusses the importance of guiding our daughters to develop bravely, rather than foster the growth of fear in their everyday lives. Why should girls be any less brave...

5 Reasons Why…

Feb 9, 2018 | Parents

First steps toward investigating independence. As a parent, it is important to know you have a support system backing you as you take on the beautiful task of raising children. Our mission at Camp Foley is to partner with parents to guide children to grow grit and...

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...