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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...
Why We Donate to Camp
It is the first week of Camp Moves Me! We have raised over $560 so far for kids to come to camp, and we want to continue on this great path to breaking $100,000 earned over the past 5 years! Last...
2024 Minnesota Summer Camp Guide: Find the Perfect Camp for Your Kids
Summer camp season is just around the corner, and there’s never been a better time to start exploring the incredible variety of summer camps available in Minnesota. From outdoor adventures to arts...
Most Recent Posts from Camp Foley:
Music Monday! 2nd Session Lip Syncs
Check out our 2nd Session campers performing Lip Syncs this summer! Stay tuned 4th sessioners... your Lip Syncs will be featured on the next Music Monday! You can also check out the video on...
TBT: Zac and the Corn Snake
Calvin the Corn Snake! As I was getting packed up for my return to Camp Foley in 2013, it made me think about all the memories and friendships I made. One of the activities that I really liked to...
Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust
One of Camp Foley's best traditions (in my professional opinion) is its birthday tradition. I love it when the entire Dining Hall sings "happy birthday" to someone as they stand on a milk crate and...
TBT: Parker Remembers Some Camp Dances
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...
If Tess Can Conquer a Fear, so Can You!
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...
TBT: Mary Claire and Spidey Sacajawea
Counselors Katie and Mary Claire with CIT Maddie L (center). For this Throwback Thursday, guest blogger and 2013 counselor, Mary Claire, recalls some of the weirdness that happens at camp and how...
Molly Challenges You…
Guest blogger and 2013 counselor, Molly McGuire put together a list of things she wishes she had she'd done as a camper. Molly's list is a great challenge for all of our campers this summer! The...
Camp Creature: Fisher
Let's start this off by clearing a few things up. The fisher (sometimes called the fisher cat) does not eat fish, nor is it a feline. So, we've already confused a whole lot of people just by...
The Enviro Center Closes (for the Season)
Enviro Ed - Week 1 Today at exactly 1:39 PM we said goodbye to our last students from Environmental Education for the season. We had an AWESOME three weeks that included ten schools and 431...
TBT – Evan Recalls “Barefooting” in 2005
Dan Lamm (left) as a counselor in 2005. This is one of those memories that I will never forget from camp. It is still as clear as it was the day it happened. I was in Dan Lamm’s, or as some...
2013 Preview: Meet the CITs!
We know how much you all love the CITs. They are cool. They know everything about camp. They are awesome role models. And they sing the loudest at campfires. So today, we thought we'd give you the...
TBT: Rachel Remembers Some Crazy Weather!
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....
Camp Creature: The Bobcat
This week we'll be introducing you to the bobcat! An "elusive" creature as Camp Foley's Director, Alli Faricy, put it. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), "Few humans...
Environmental Ed – Week 1
Last week we had an AWESOME time with sixth graders for five schools in Minnesota (St. Bartholomew, Annunciation, Holy Trinity, St. Boniface, and Marquette) at the Foley Environmental Education...
2013 Preview: Activity Plus
If you got the March 2013 Newsletter you've already got an idea of what Activity Plus is, but for those of you who don't have any idea what it is - read on! We're in the business of giving campers...
TBT: Katie McGuire Was Once Homesick!
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...
Camp Creature: Pileated Woodpecker
According to his press agent, the creator of Woody Woodpecker, Walter Lantz, got the inspiration while in Sherwood Lake, California with his wife. Apparently, a noisy Pileated Woodpecker outside the...
TBT: Wise Words from some Hall of Fame Staff Members
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...
TBT: Camp Cousins – Courtney & Emilia
A Family Tradition Kronschnabel camp clan in 2008! Clockwise from left: Courtney, Emilia, Matt, Nick and Tory. The whole reason I got involved with Camp Foley was because of my dad, Peter...
Camp Creature: The Painted Turtle
Muncher hanging out in a bucket on tank-cleaning day. Raise your hand if you know the name of Camp Foley's Painted Turtle! Well, even if you didn't raise your hand our shout out, "MUNCHER!" no...
TBT: Matt Carney’s First Summer Birthday!
Matt and Aaron in 2009. Pre-birthday shenanigans. For me, the summer of 2012 at Camp Foley seemed like it was filled with a lot of empty birthday wishes. In a matter of two months, I went...
Foley Encounter in St. Louis!
Symi and Annie at the concert. Symi B. was in St. Louis with her family and was desperately trying to meet up with Annie E! (Both girls attend Camp Foley's Third and Fourth Session.) All hope...
Camp Creature: The Gray Wolf
Gray wolf photo from National Geographic. This week's camp creature is inspired by Minnesota's NBA team the Timberwolves. Prior to European settlement in North America, the gray (or timber) wolf...
Superheroes at Camp
Some of the 2013 returning staff will be writing blog posts in the coming weeks. This week, Kylie Beltz has written a blog about how everyone in the camp community is a superhero in their own...
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