From Campers to Counselors

Nov 28, 2013 | Summer Job

Everyone knows that the best kind of friend is a camp friend. For whatever reason, you make some of your best friends at camp. Many of our counselors from 2013 were past Foley campers as well. Berns Villareal, talks about what it’s like making the transition...

TBT: Parker Remembers Some Camp Dances

Jun 13, 2013 | Campers, Summer Job

One of the favorite nights of the camp is the Grand Dance Festival. Campers dress up crazy and make their way to the Wabi for a memorable night of dancing like a fool with friends. As you grow up and out of camp, you’ll definitely remember a lot of the dance...

If Tess Can Conquer a Fear, so Can You!

Jun 10, 2013 | Alumni, Campers, Summer Job

This week’s guest blogger, 2013 counselor Tess Lee, tells us all about her fear of spiders and how her time at Foley has helped her to (slowly) begin conquering the fear. This year, we think it would be awesome if every camper took a page out of Tess’ book...

TBT: Rachel Remembers Some Crazy Weather!

May 23, 2013 | Alumni, Campers, Summer Job

Mother Nature at Camp   Rachel was a counselor for cabin Ishtakaba in 2011. I will be a third-year counselor this year and I don’t even remember the number of summers I have spent at Foley. That being said, my first two summers as a counselor couldn’t...

TBT: Katie McGuire Was Once Homesick!

May 9, 2013 | Alumni, Campers, Summer Job

Katie and Molly on staff in 2012. If you know Katie McGuire (longtime camper and third-year counselor), you know how much she loves camp. Camp, Creighton Bluejays and Jerseys & Jordans –  that pretty much sums up Katie’s passions. She loves camp so...

TBT: Wise Words from some Hall of Fame Staff Members

May 2, 2013 | Alumni, Campers, Summer Job

As I was working on a project, I realized how many 2013 staff members have been inducted into the Camp Foley Hall of Fame, meaning they have been at camp for 10 or more summers. So, for this Throwback Thursday I thought I’d share a bit about what makes Camp...