7 Surprising Benefits of Summer Camp: More Than Just Fun and Games!

Feb 5, 2024 | Activities, Campers, New Campers, Parents, Youth Development

Think summer camp is just for campfires and canoeing? Think again. The surprising benefits of summer camp reach far beyond the traditional activities, with impacts that may just give your child an unexpected edge in life. From nurturing a spirit of adventure to...

An Off Season day at Camp Foley

Jan 18, 2024 | Summer Job, Youth Development

Foley is quiet for now. We wrote a blog about what a camp day is like for assistant directors here at Foley, but what do we do when the campers are all gone? Come take a peak behind the curtain…. Maintenance Just check out our Maintenance Monday posts on...

Reflection at the Northland Conference

Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized, Youth Development

We learned a lot at the ACA Northland Workshop! Ally Here! Joe and I had the privilege of attending the Northland Workshop, that is put on by the Northland branch of the American Camp Association. There we got to see camping legend Jolly Corley give a   presentation...

Building a Circle of Love

Oct 5, 2023 | Campers, Youth Development

This summer on the west end we wanted to do something special to shine a light on being a girl at Camp Foley.   We love being a co-ed camp and feel that our campers get the best of both worlds. A co-ed environment throughout the day at activities and all camp...

Camp Foley Hosts 2022 High School Bass Championship

Nov 17, 2022 | Youth Development

Time to catch some fish! This blog is from an article write up in the Northland Press, the local Crow Wing County Paper…   On September 10th and 11th, Camp Foley was host to over 90 school fishing teams from around the state of Minnesota. Highschoolers from...

What Kind Of Leader Are You?

Apr 7, 2022 | Campers, Youth Development

We announced in February that we have made some awesome updates to our Leadership program! Campers will have the opportunity to be a part of a unique 4-year LIFE PROGRAM that prepares campers to flourish in all areas of their life. The young adults who complete this...