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Happy Birthday Father Foley!
Today is August 8th, which is a big day for Camp Foley... It's Father John P. Foley's birthday! We have a special way we celebrate his birthday every year, as it always happens during our last...
Partner with us to Improve YOUR Camper’s Wellbeing
At Camp Foley, we believe that camper wellbeing is the foundation for a successful and enriching camp experience. Wellbeing isn’t just about physical health—it encompasses social, emotional, and...
In Loving Memory of Hoggy the Hognose Snake
Ally here! It is with a heavy heart that I present to you Hoggy the Hognose snake's Obituary. This was a hard one to write Foley Fam, I'm not going to lie. Hoggy had been at Camp Foley for as long...
5 Book Recommendations If You Love Summer Camp
How can you prepare your child for their first overnight? You could read about it! Whether your child is gearing up for their first overnight camp or simply loves stories set in the great outdoors,...
10 Summer Camp resources for Parents
10 Essential Summer Camp Tips for Parents As the summer season approaches, many parents are gearing up for their children to attend summer camp. Whether it's a first-time experience or an annual...
The Ultimate Packing Guide for Foley Campers
Packing for summer camp can feel overwhelming, whether it's your first time or your tenth. But with the right approach, you can stay organized, make unpacking a breeze, and ensure that your...
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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...
Camp Foley Watersports: Waterskiing and Wakeboarding at Summer Camp
Imagine a summer filled with thrilling water adventures, splashing fun, and unforgettable memories! That’s exactly what you can expect at Camp Foley since our camp is located on the shores of Lower...
Camp Foley vs. Camp Rock
Want to talk about Disney? Good, me too! Most of us are familiar with those classic Disney Channel movies that played throughout the early 2000s. Musicals became the popular thing across disney...
Kids Summer Camp: Fun and Engaging Activities for All Ages
Are you looking for a fantastic summer experience for your child? Look no further! Kids summer camp offers an incredible array of benefits, from creating lifelong friendships to developing new...
Building a Circle of Love
This summer on the west end we wanted to do something special to shine a light on being a girl at Camp Foley. We love being a co-ed camp and feel that our campers get the best of both worlds....
How critters keep cool as summer ends
Here are some things the animals around Foley do to keep cool during a Minnesota summer... Taking Turtle Naps! Turtles are much more active in the summer and will awaken from their hibernation and...
Caike’s Camp Experience
This summer we were lucky to have international staff from Sweden, Mexico, Colombia, The Netherlands, and Brazil. Caike is from Brazil and joined us for his first summer here at Foley. He followed...
TORT TIME!
If you have been a camper in the last 5 years, you know exactly what "Tort Time" is! For those wondering, this is a reference to activity available during Morning Fun and Free Swim, the two free...
A Day in the life of an Assistant Director
Ever wonder what Ally and Joe are doing all day while you're running around doing activities? When do they get to camp and when do they leave? As Assistant Directors Joe and I don't normally...
Ella’s Foley Connection
Camp Foley (noun): the happiest place in the world. There is simply no better way to describe my family’s experience at this place. My uncle has a cabin on the lake over and my second cousin went to...
Invasive Species- Zebra Mussels
Picture this: It is the middle of the session at camp, it is by far the hottest day yet, and you are finally going to be able to go jump in the lake. You sign in at the buddy board, and you and your...
Packing for Camp!
Staff Week starts tomorrow! While everyone here is very excited, there may be a few nerves for campers about what to pack. Luckily camp is here to help! Now the easiest way to answer that question...
LARP-ING At Home
LARP-ing, or Live Action Role Playing... is an offshoot activity of Fencing that I (Ally Daily) brought to camp back in 2013. And it's my birthday so I'm gonna talk about it! Campers would deck out...
Outdoor Education at Foley
In addition to our Summer Camp Season, Foley has an Outdoor Education program that runs in the months of May and September. Foley's Environmental Education Center is open for school groups to come...
Loon Fallout
A Loon Fallout is even more dramatic than it sounds... A Loon Fallout occurs when atmospheric conditions are such that the migrating loons develop ice on their body as they fly at high altitudes and...
Baby Animals!
Earth Day is on Saturday, let's talk Nature! Summer has the beach, pool, and CAMP days, fall has beautiful foliage and pumpkin spice everything, winter has holidays and snow, but spring has...
Refer a Camper Month- Rowan and Mary talk 1st summer
Camp friends are the best friends... For this last installment of of Refer a camp Month, we will be talking to Rowan and Mary Ruth, 7th graders, who were first time campers together in 2022. They...
Refer a Camper Month- Kristin Dennewill referred Internationally
We are proud to host international Campers every year at Foley... And it is especially exciting when they are referred to us by current Foley campers and alums. On this next installment if Refer a...
Refer a Camper Month- Why Hudson and Walker brought Will
Campers know how to say it best... On the next installment of our Refer a Camper Blog month, I sat down with campers Walker and Hudson, 7th graders, to talk about another important side of Club...
Refer a Camper Month- Why did Alumni Annie refer a new family?
We are kicking off "Refer a Camper" Month strong! Starting with an interview with Annie Brandt, a longtime alumni and current camper parent. Annie was a camper for 6 years and has been on staff in...
Club Paradise- How to become a member
We want to grow together! A big part of the Camp Foley experience is the community formed between campers during the session. It is amazing to see the bonds formed between campers from different...
Help… I Miss My Kid!
We've all been homesick before, right? It perfectly normal whenever you go to a new place. But have any of you parents gotten Kidsick?! Camps talk about homesickness a lot and the different ways we...
Getting Lost on the Wolf Trail
I, Ally Daily, had a super fun experience at our Twin Cities Pizza Party. I ran into a camper, Genevieve K., who reminded me of a crazy moment from 2018. I wasn't always the Girl's AD, before that I...
Giving them Roots and Wings
Let's give our kids Roots and Wings. Below is an excerpt from a wonderful blog by Cally Worden. Cally gives some excellent insight in her article “Roots and Wings: How to Give Your Kids the Best...
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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!