Transitioning to 3 weeks…

Feb 18, 2021 | Campers, New Campers, Parents

We are very excited for our upcoming 2021 summer! As many of you know, this summer we are switching to 3 week sessions. We decided to do this for a multitude of reasons… Camps that offer longer term programming allow for campers to bond with their counselors and...

A Guide to Mastering Camp Mail with your Camper

Feb 4, 2021 | Parents

  The thirty minutes after fourth period are some of the most exciting for campers each day. Not only do they get to have candy or ice cream (canteen), but mail from home is handed out. All campers, from the youngest to the oldest, love to hear from back home and...

A cure for homesickness?

Jan 21, 2021 | Parents

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...

Registration is Open!!!!

Oct 15, 2020 | Alumni, Campers, New Campers, Parents

It’s HERE! The time we have all been waiting for… Registration is open for everyone to sign up for the summer of 2021!    Also don’t miss our awesome new registration video!!!! We know camp will look different this upcoming summer but we are very...

How summer camp impacts kids…

Sep 3, 2020 | Parents

This week we want the blog to focus on why summer camp is so important for kids. We have an article from Chicago Parents that talks about how camp impacts kids long term. This article was written back in February before Covid-19 put all our lives on hold, but...

Hey Parents! Benefits of Overnight Camp

May 7, 2020 | Parents

What’s up parents! Still, wondering if an overnight camp is right for your kid? We know there is so much for your child to do during the summer, but we’d like to make the case that summer camp should be at the top of your list!     Check out this...