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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...
Top Co Ed Catholic Camps in Minnesota: Faith & Fun for Your Child’s Summer
Looking for co ed Catholic camps in Minnesota where faith and fun converge for a memorable summer? Our guide introduces you to select camps that offer children an inviting blend of spiritual...
Animals that very few campers get to see at Camp Foley
Up here in the forests of Minnesota we have some very rare animals! Campers are used to seeing squirrels, rabbits, deer, blue jays, bass, and pileated woodpeckers throughout camp. But sometimes in a...
How to Know If My Teenager Is Ready for Summer Camp
Is your teen ready to dive into the summer camp experience? Deciphering this involves understanding their readiness for independence and eagerness for new ventures. Summer camps unlock doors to...
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...
Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Ideal Co Ed Summer Camp for Your Child
Choosing a co-ed summer camp offers more than just fun—it’s about preparing your child for a diverse world. With an emphasis on equality and a variety of activities, these camps provide a unique...
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Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving! We want to shine a spotlight on one our favorite traits, Gratitude! Gratitude gets a lot of attention around Thanksgiving, its in the name! But we also talk about Gratitude...
Camp Foley Hosts 2022 High School Bass Championship
Time to catch some fish! This blog is from an article write up in the Northland Press, the local Crow Wing County Paper... On September 10th and 11th, Camp Foley was host to over 90 school...
How Camp Foley got its Name…
This week we are looking at the History of Camp Foley's name and how it has changed over the years... Did you know that our beloved Camp Foley was not always called that? Camp has had a few...
A Halloween Spectacular!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to celebrate the major holidays at camp? Christmas, New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day? Well, this year we found out. We lit up camp...
A Captain’s Perspective
One of the most unique things about my experiences working at Camp Foley is something I am only finally able to reflect on after completing my third year on staff. By putting multiple years into...
2, 3, 5, or 6 weeks?
That's right, the 2 week session is back in 2024! Along with our extremely popular 3 week sessions and 2 very special 5 and 6 week options. But which session is the best choice for your family?... 2...
Camp is about Connection
Why do you come back to Camp Foley?" We ask the questions and we get the same answer every year... "The people!" We pride ourselves here at Camp Foley with having over 30 different activities for...
Hummingbird Parents and Summer Camp
I recently stumbled across a very interesting article . The title: "Hummingbird Parents". In the article, provides seven ways a parent can let their child have independent play - outside - and...
Being an International Counselor at Foley
We have another blog written written by a staff member! From the words of Maria Perez, on her perspective as an international counselor working this summer... My name is María Pérez, I’m from...
Why did Debbie decide to work at Foley?
Check out this blog written by Debbie Vazquez, one of our international staff. Read about why she chose to work at Camp Foley... Why did I decide to work at Camp Foley? My answer is simple,...
A Program Recap!
I can't believe camp is over! We all had so much fun with our special days and evening programs this summer, so many Foley firsts and fantastic memories were made! Come along for a recap on all the...
Throwback to the 4th of July!
July 4th was on Tuesday This Holiday is a favorite here at Camp Foley, and we have celebrated it with our campers for many years. Our session line up so that we don't have camp on the 4th of July...
Spirituality at Camp Foley
We are always encouraging campers to GROW while here at Camp Foley. We try to create many different opportunities throughout the 3 week session for campers to do this. Campers and counselors slow...
You Can’t Dibs Nature!
Snapping Turtle (Photo by A. Faricy) As I canoed along on my second to last of 14, three-hour canoe classes over the last three weeks, I examined the actions of the 6th graders. A couple was...
5 Packing Hacks from a Type A-/B+ Mom
Packing for Camp Foley: 5 Hacks from a Type A-/B+ Mom I am Jana, mom of Axel (10) and Jules (8). This will be their 3rd and 2nd year at Foley this summer! Future Jana thanks past Jana. On the back...
5 tips for a Successful Rest Period
At camp, campers are constantly on the “go, go go.” From the time campers wake up, their schedule is packed activities. They can be out on Whitefish Lake all day, other days they are singing,...
How We Prepare to Open Camp
When you finally arrive for the first day of camp, it is so thrilling to see the place you love or will come to love all put together and ready for a session of fun. The docks are all in, the...
7 things Campers should know about Cabin Living
Camp is getting closer and closer and we just can't wait! We have a ton of new campers joining us this summer and this blog is for them! There are many things new campers will experience at...
The Trees Are Our Best Antiques
This blog is a throwback from 2012! A few weeks ago, Adam and I took a weekend trip down to Minneapolis to visit some friends. Since moving to Camp Foley in January, this was our first trip...
Alpha Games: The Battle of the Factions
Get ready for the 2022 Alpha Games! Last year, we had the Battle of the Foley Frontier, an all-camp game of capture the flag, that spanned all the way across Foley grounds. This year, prepare for a...
What Kind Of Leader Are You?
We announced in February that we have made some awesome updates to our Leadership program! Campers will have the opportunity to be a part of a unique 4-year LIFE PROGRAM that prepares campers...
New Stuff in 2022!
We pulled a bit of a prank on April 1st... There is no new puppy this year at Foley... BUT we have tons of new things that REALLY are coming this summer. Check them out below... ...
3 times Nature Found a Way
Nature always finds a way... Our director and fearless leader Alli Faricy recently attended the ACA National Conference and attended a talk on exploring the impact Covid 19 had on our...
Learn all about our Foley Snakes!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Time to don green clothes and lots of shamrocks and celebrate this fun Irish holiday. This day is named after the patron saint of Ireland Saint Patrick who was a...
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