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Explore Fun & Friendship: Co Ed Summer Camp Minnesota
Imagine a magical place where children gather to learn, grow, and create lifelong memories while connecting with others from various backgrounds. Welcome to the world of Co Ed Summer Camp in...
2023 Camp Moves Me Wrap Up
We have come to the end of November and that means an end to our fundraising campaign Camp Moves Me! This year we raised over $24,000, which is crazy to even type out!! We had over 200 people...
Reflection at the Northland Conference
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....
Uncover the Benefits of a Co-Ed Summer Camp
Are you considering a co-ed summer camp for your child? You’re in the right place! Dive into the numerous benefits of co-ed summer camp, from preparing children for the real world to fostering...
The Campers have spoken!
You ask, we deliver... Every summer at the end of each session, we have the campers fill out an Input survey. We ask all kinds of things, like what was your favorite activity, best evening program,...
The Ultimate Guide to Summer Camp Near Minneapolis in 2024
As summer approaches, the excitement of selecting the perfect summer camp for your child begins! The Minneapolis area offers a diverse array of summer camps that cater to various interests, age...
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New New New. Even Better Than Llama Rides…
We did a thing yesterday. Some of you loved it. Some of you hated it. It was all in good fun. If we offended you, we’re sorry, but we couldn’t let April Fools go by without some kind of prank. So if...
Camper Turned Parent: Legacy of Camp
An Email Interview with Campers Turned Parents Hey Foley Fam! Billy here. One of my favorite aspects of camp is the legacy and tradition that is ingrained in Foley's 95-year history. Specifically in...
Camp Creature: Top 5 Highlight Reel!
One of our favorite things to post about is our featured Camp Creature. We have tons of camp creatures here living in this part of rural Minnesota, which puts us in an excellent spot to explore and...
First Time Camper? Check this out: A Beginner’s Guide to Camp Foley
A Beginner’s Guide to Camp Foley Welcome to Foley! As two long time campers (with a combined 10 years at Foley), we know that coming to camp for the first time can be pretty intimidating. So from...
Self-Directed Play at Camp Foley: Adventure Playgrounds!
We know that play and structure are two aspects of childhood that are important for the growth and development of youth. With that being said, studies are also beginning to emerge that too much...
Thinking About Summer Plans? We Know We Are!
Our mission here at Foley is, 'We partner with parents to drive campers to grow, gain grit, investigate, and build independence.' But what does that truly mean for me (the parent)? As parents, you...
Maintaining Whitefish — Don’t Let Invasive Species In!
Let's get deep for a second. Let's talk about one of the most incredible aspects of Camp Foley. Let's put aside the friendships and the skills learned over summer for just a minute. We're going to...
We’re Sharing Our Favorite Camp Meals
Our Favorite Camp Meals Winter may be starting to feel a little long, cold, and snowy. What would be better than a little taste of Minnesota? (We promise we don't mean snow!) We mean TTHD (Tater Tot...
Tales of Creativity and Play: A Ted Talk for All of Us
Tales of Creativity and Play Raise your hand if you believe playfulness helps drive you towards more creative solutions and ultimately more happiness in your everyday life? Our hands are raised...
Foley on the Road: Recap!
You may have seen Jordan and Treff on your social media feeds taking the Midwest by storm! This Foley duo traveled to Dubuque, IA, Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, KS, St. Louis, MO, Chicago, IL, and...
How to Write Your Best Thank You Letter
With it being National Thank You Month, an important quality to have is gratitude! A lesser-used expression of giving thanks is a handwritten letter. Don’t we all love receiving notes of...
Making ‘Thank You’ a Habit
Now that we're about halfway through National Thank You Month and a couple of weeks into our New Year's resolutions, (keep it up!) we want to encourage saying 'Thank You' beyond just the month of...
Get Involved in YOUR Community!
'Thank you' is usually reactive. Someone gives you something - you say 'thank you,' another person holds the door open for you - you say 'thank you,' and etc. What if we made it proactive? Meaning,...
Five Love Languages for Showing Gratitude
Happy New Year from all of us here at Foley! As we gear up for 2019 (what?!) we start setting resolutions. We have goals we want to stick to, and with it being National Thank You Month, what's more...
Camp Creature: Nike, Norm, and Duke – Holiday Edition
Our camp creature today features our three happy camp dogs! They are sometimes spotted in activities, behind the Dining Hall (waiting for food) or sunbathing in various patches of grass. Nike, Norm...
10 Things To Do Over Christmas Break
Time off from school is the best! Or at least it was from what I remember channeling my inner student and reminiscing on those winter breaks. As an adult, this holiday time usually isn't as long as...
Switching Sessions? Try Something New!
How many of you have gone to one particular session in your whole camp career? Did you know each session has a unique group of kids who come to camp and unique programming you might not experience...
Finish Strong!
Can you believe it is November 21st?! If you're reacting to that statement like we are, then you've probably had just as busy a Fall and can't fathom how fast life is moving. That being said, today...
As the saying goes, let’s “Disconnect to Connect”
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...
Camp Moves Simon. Participant Spotlight!
This October we saw the highest number of Camp Moves Me participants yet! 20 wonderful members of our Foley family dedicated their October exercise (running, biking, swimming, hiking, walking,...
The Foley Beach
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...
Ideas for a Successful Halloween!
Halloween is just under 1 week away. Many neighborhoods and communities will celebrate this upcoming weekend and into next week as there will be lots of fun costumes, candy, and spooky stories to be...
Camp Creature – The Bald Eagle
Eagle mid-flight. (Photo by Alli Faricy) Ever seen the majestic bird of prey that represents America as its National Symbol? They are an impressive sight! We are lucky enough to see them quite...
The Perk of Early Registration
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...
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It’s Never Too Late or Too Early to Plan for Summer!
We’re so excited to meet you, and we’d love to answer any questions you have about Camp Foley and how much fun we’ll have this summer!