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Reasons to choose a Co Ed Summer Camp in Minnesota

Seeking the ideal summer experience for your child? A Co Ed Summer Camp Minnesota might be the perfect choice. With a blend of adventure, learning, and personal growth, these camps offer a safe and...

Exploring the Great Outdoors: Why Choose Duluth, MN for a Co-ed Summer Camp Experience

Choosing the right summer camp is as crucial as it is challenging. Why choose Duluth, MN for a co-ed summer camp? Duluth offers a blend of outdoor adventures, diverse experiences, and life-long...

An Off Season day at Camp Foley

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.......

Top 7 Tips on How to Make Friends at Summer Camp

Are you wondering “how to make friedns at summer camp?” Look no further. This article provides practical steps to help you navigate the social scene and form meaningful connections from day one....

A Foley Reunion… with PIZZA!

We are throwing a party!!! And YOUR invited! This Party is designed for everyone! Perfect for a past family to bring a new family or for a new family to get a good idea of the spirit of Foley. And...

Exploring Excellence: Why Is Camp Foley One of the Best Co-Ed Camps in Minnesota?

If you’re wondering, “why is Camp Foley one of the best co-ed camps in Minnesota?”, the answer lies in its unique approach to blending adventure with life skills development, nestled in Minnesota’s...

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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...

F is for Faith

Camp Foley was originally founded by Father John P. Foley in 1924 and has proud roots in the Catholic faith. A lot has changed in 91 years, but to this day, campers sing grace before each...

The Bear-Necessities

We all know about the squirrels, woodpeckers, and turtles who inhabit the woods around camp, but today let us discuss a larger furry friend who also occasionally calls camp home- the black bear....

Hey kid! Why do YOU love camp?

“Mom, I don’t just love camp for the incredibly exciting activities. It is MUCH more than that.” What are the benefits of summer camp? This is one of the most frequently asked questions heard by...