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2024 Camp Moves Me Update

2024 Camp Moves Me Update

We are halfway through Camp Moves Me! We have raised over $11,000 so far for kids to come to camp, and we want to continue on this great to achieve our goal of raising $25,000! Last year alone we...

Camp Foley Unpopular Opinion: It’s ok to Fail…

Camp Foley Unpopular Opinion: It’s ok to Fail…

We are always striving to GROW at Camp Foley. Our mission for every camper is to grow, gain grit, investigate, and build independence. No where in that mission does it say we want campers to win or...

2024 Camp Moves Me is about to Begin!

2024 Camp Moves Me is about to Begin!

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!! If you follow Camp Foley on social media (specifically Facebook or Instagram) then you have probably seen Foley Directors, Staff, and Campers participating in an...

A note from Henrik

A note from Henrik

This summer Henrik Schleisman, a counselor during 2nd session this 2024 summer, wrote a blog about his experiences as a camper and transitioning into being a counselor. Read his blog below... I...

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The Lost Winter of 2023-24

The Lost Winter of 2023-24

Where is all the snow? If you are a Minnesota local you might have noticed this year’s winter season was very different. Here at Camp Foley, we definitely FELT the difference! What little snow we...

Foley Camper Caleb pitches Overnight Camp

Foley Camper Caleb pitches Overnight Camp

As admin of Camp Foley, we are always trying to put into words of why camp is so great and why everyone should come! So it's always nice to hear from the campers themselves about why they think...

Minnesota’s Nocturnal Animals At Camp Foley

Minnesota’s Nocturnal Animals At Camp Foley

Up all night, sleeps all day! We have tons of wildlife that surrounds us here at Camp Foley in Pine River Minnesota. Some of the coolest creatures to see only come out at night! These are called...

Reasons to choose a Co Ed Summer Camp in Minnesota

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...

An Off Season day at Camp Foley

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

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!

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...

Upper and Lower Treehouses: The Perks of Both

Upper and Lower Treehouses: The Perks of Both

Treehouses are a special night that two and four-week campers have the chance to experience. Each treehouse is located in the woods across the road from the center of camp. Cabin groups hike, cook...

A History of Clothing at Camp Foley

A History of Clothing at Camp Foley

We have a particularly fun one today! We are going to travel through history and check out how the clothing trends have evolved over the last 100 years of Foley history. We are bringing some of them...

The Highest awards of 2023

The Highest awards of 2023

Our Campers showed real Grit this summer! Read below to learn about the highest awards you can earn at Camp Foley and who achieved each one this past summer! Gold Birchbark Congratulations to the...

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