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Never Too Old for a Foley First
A throwback Foley First! In honor of our executive director Marie's Birthday, here is a blog written in her own words back in 2012. It details a wonderful experience she had with oldest son Peter on...
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,...
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What Camp Foley Means to Mae
This Thanksgiving, as with every Thanksgiving dating back to 1924, we are thankful for our campers. This year we will put the spotlight on one of our Hall of Fame inductees, as we are incredibly...
Green Time AND Screen Time.
Environmental Education Week has had me thinking even more than usual about Mother Earth and all she has to offer. My thoughts keep wandering to the youth we have the privilege of spending our...
Smooth Sailing into Summer ’17
The ice is out on Whitefish and we can't contain our excitement for the fast-approaching summer months! As we have watched the ice retreat and leave behind more and more open water, one specific...
Umuganda in Rwanda and also Gorillas
This past February, I was lucky enough to travel to Rwanda and Uganda for a once in a lifetime experience photographing the Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees. The animals were of course very...
Camp Creature: Bullsnake
Crikey, Mate! Don't. Move. Do you hear that rattle sound? I know what you're thinking, "Dude, we don't have rattlesnakes up at camp." You are correct, but did you know...OH, LOOK! There it is - the...
Foley Friends are for Life.
We've said it before, and we'll say it again, a camp is a magical place. I recently had the opportunity to spend time with 4th sessions' Anchor Award recipient, Louis E., in his home city of St....
Environmental Education Always on the Mind
The school year is well underway and our campers are comfortably immersed back in their every day, hometown lives. As youth developers, our goal is to have a positive impact on youth year-round, not...
Grateful for YOU
In 2016 we had a lot to be thankful for, from completing our 92 summers serving youth to welcoming many new campers into our Foley Family, to having the opportunity to cuddle with Nike and Norm on a...
Nearby Nature!
Woah! How neat is that!? Countless students, teachers, parents, campers, and staff take the hike up Wolf Trail toward the Muck Pond each summer. Before we begin the trek, I always tell the group if...
Camp in all its Beauty
Sunset over Whitefish Lake This fall, Mother Nature has blessed us with all of the weather we could possibly wish to experience in northern Minnesota. From temperatures reaching the 60's throughout...
The Supermoon of a Lifetime
Mark your calendars! November's supermoon is predicted to be beyond extraordinary as this will be the biggest, brightest, and closest full moon since January of 1948. By the way it sounds, seven...
Top 7 Reasons to Register EARLY for summer 2017
Camp allows youth to unplug for the summer, spend time outside, and develop friendships with other campers from across the country and around the world. The experience sets to stage for a lifetime...
I is for Immersion
Camp has its own special culture; traditions and history help to create an atmosphere that draws families back year after year, and our campers love feeling like a part of the Foley family. In...
H is for Happiness
What does happiness mean to you? Does it mean having a lot of money to spend on expensive things, or perhaps something deeper? At Foley, everyone’s definition of happiness is different, but...
G is for Grit
Grit is a very special word here at Foley, and it carries very special meaning as well. We see grit as the ultimate prize to be earned during a child’s time at camp; while ribbon awards are symbols...
Everyone at Camp is a Learner and a Teacher
I spoke recently to my little cousin, who is an active, bright, and funny girl. She likes cheerleading, playing with her puppy, and making music videos with her best friends. She also loves going to...
You May Know What a Minnesota Spring Looks Like…
...but have you seen Japan? As most of us are finishing up our spring break festivities and travels, we at Camp Foley know that some of you went to some pretty cool places. And, in honor of the new...
Try Out Some of These April Fool’s Day Pranks!
Happy April Fool's Day, fun-loving Foleyites! It's the funniest day of the year today, and we hope you didn't think we would leave you without some creative, fun prank ideas. Use these on your...
Thank You, Johan Cruyff
We all know what it's like to watch the best of the best in action and think to ourselves, "I want to be like them someday." Having role models is such an important part of growing up and figuring...
In Good or Bad Weather, These Indoor Activities Rock
Oh, boy. Is it March already? Around this time of year at Camp Foley, we start seeing temperatures well below AND above freezing. With rain, snow, and sunshine all in the same week, how can we plan...
Campers Abroad: Zambia
Foley campers have an astounding sense of empathy and a desire to help others -- unsurprisingly, that doesn't end when camp does. Lessons of love and understanding stick with campers and staff long...
Mother Knows Best: A Parent’s Take on Camp Foley
At Camp Foley, we know that parents want the best camp experience for their children. They want to see a camp that is as safe as it is fun, a staff that cares deeply, an environment where their...
Missing your favorite camp food right about now? Check out these easy recipes.
If you've ever eaten a meal at Camp Foley, you know that what goes in your belly also gets locked in your brain as a sweet, sweet memory. Whether it be a hearty breakfast before morning on the lake...
Home Away From Home
Finding belonging is a lifelong process and a roller coaster of emotions. We find that coveted sense of feeling welcome and loved in many ways -- through our family, our friends, fun new places, and...
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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!