Giving them Roots and Wings

Mar 2, 2023 | Parents

Let’s give our kids Roots and Wings. Below is an excerpt from a wonderful blog by Cally Worden. Cally  gives some excellent insight in her article “Roots and Wings:  How to Give Your Kids the Best Gift Ever.”  She states, “Finding a way to give our kids both...

2, 3, 5, or 6 weeks?

Oct 13, 2022 | Campers, Parents

That’s right, the 2 week session is back in 2024! Along with our extremely popular 3 week sessions and 2 very special 5 and 6 week options. But which session is the best choice for your family?… 2 Weeks! This is our “Primer” session, great...

Hummingbird Parents and Summer Camp

Sep 29, 2022 | Parents

I recently stumbled across a very interesting article . The title: “Hummingbird Parents”. In the article,  provides seven ways a parent can let their child have independent play – outside – and still feel in control and aware of their...

5 Packing Hacks from a Type A-/B+ Mom

May 19, 2022 | Parents

Packing for Camp Foley: 5 Hacks from a Type A-/B+ Mom I am Jana, mom of Axel (10) and Jules (8). This will be their 3rd and 2nd year at Foley this summer! Future Jana thanks past Jana. On the back shelf, deep in the abysses of my children’s closets is a laundry bag...

5 tips for a Successful Rest Period

May 12, 2022 | Campers, New Campers, Parents

At camp, campers are constantly on the “go, go go.” From the time campers wake up, their schedule is packed activities. They can be out on Whitefish Lake all day, other days they are singing, dancing, crafting and creating! From the moment campers open their eyes...

3 Important Shifts in Youth Development

Mar 10, 2022 | Parents

Believe it or not the start of first session is less than 100 days away, which seems both very soon and very far away.   Alli Faricy recently spent a week in Portland, OR at the American Camp Association national conference connecting with other camp directors...