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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...

Discovering the Best Youth Camps in MN for Your Kids’ Amazing Summer 2024!

Struggling to pick the right youth camp in MN for this summer? From the Sylvan sanctuaries of Northern Minnesota to the vibrant day camps of the Twin Cities, our concise roundup delivers the key...

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Camp Foley! Today in this blog we are going to focus on things we are grateful for when it comes to CAMP FOLEY! Read below to see what the office staff say...

Camp Foley Launches TikTok

We are excited to announce that Camp Foley has officially joined TikTok! This is something our campers have been asking for, for at least the last 2 years! You can find us on the "clock app" under...

Camp Moves Me 2021

We have come to the end of October and that means an end to our fundraising campaign Camp Moves Me! This year we raised $13,805, which is so amazing!! We had over 120 people donate this month. This...

Special Awards in 2021

We had some very special campers earn some very special awards this summer! Going beyond ribbon awards and fun awards created by counselors. These campers had their names recorded in the history of...

Activity Achievements!

One perk of 3 weeks we kept highlighting earlier this year was the extra time at activities! In fact, campers gained a whole sign up in the 3 weeks, and a 4th day was added to two of the sign ups!...

Flick N Float 2021

We brought an old classic this summer at Foley. Flick N Float made an appearance in all 3 sessions. Flick N Float is a night in camp, usually the night before a sleep-in day, where the whole camp...

Alpha Games 2021- The Battle of the Foley Frontier!

We had amazing competition on the last day of each session with our Alpha Games! In 2019, campers participated in a boat building competition and then raced their boats on Whitefish lake. We also...

Back To School… With Tips from Camp Foley!

As our Minnesota families head back to school this month and many of our other families from out of state are already back on the school train, we wanted to share today's blog for a few ideas...

A History of Riflery

We are continuing to take some time this summer to take a look back at the history of Camp Foley. With 95 years of Camp under our belt, Camp has inevitably changed with the times. We are very proud...

A History of Boating

When they come home…

Our first session of 2021 is coming to an end. We can't believe how fast three weeks really can fly! We want our campers to have a positive reentry into their normal lives while taking with them all...

Breathtaking Brazil

A throwback Thursday to our Director Alli Faricy's trip to Brazil in 2018. Check out some of the amazing creatures she encountered... Director Alli Faricy spent some time in Brazil for...

Packing for Camp!

Camp starts in less than 2 weeks! While everyone here is very excited, there may be a few nerves still out there about what to pack. Luckily camp is here to help! Now the easiest way to answer that...

Veronica Chooses Camp

Check out a testimonial from a former camper Veronica about why she loves Camp and kept coming back. Veronica wrote this back in 2018, and we felt this was a great opportunity for a throwback...

Throwback to 2012

Below is a blog written by a past Assistant Director back in 2012. It showcases the beauty that surrounds camp even during our quieter winter months. Read on to see what her thoughts were as she...

New Camper Series: Activity Sign Up

Welcome to next installment of our New Camper Series. These blogs will focus on New Campers and help prepare everyone for this summer. This blog will focus on Activity sign up! When we say "Sign Up"...

New Camper Series: Eating at Foley

Welcome to next installment in our series we are calling New Camper Series. These blogs will focus on New Campers and help prepare everyone for this summer. This blog will focus on eating and meal...

Traditions at Foley

Having been around for almost 97 years, we have amassed our fair share of traditions here at Foley. We asked our campers which traditions they hold close to their heart and can't wait to recreate...

New Camper Series- This is the best summer to be new!

We are staring a brand-new series called "New Camper Series". We will be publishing blogs twice a month that will focus on topics geared specifically towards our new camper families. Today,...

Campers! What are you excited for?

We were wondering... what are campers most excited to get to do this summer?... so we asked them! We have been meeting with campers in virtual meet ups and zoom personal talks to get a sense of how...

Hey Parents! Benefits of Overnight Camp

What's up parents! Still wondering if an overnight camp is right for your kid? This summer is looking better and better, and after a year of isolation and virtual learning, camp is the perfect...

Staying Eco-Friendly during Winter

2 weeks ago it was -11 outside!!!! Even if you are Minnesota native through and through that is COLD! While the cold has some great benefits, like pretty snow and getting to walk on frozen lakes,...

The History of Fencing

We are continuing with our History blogs, and this week we are taking a look at the History of Fencing! Fencing has been an activity at Camp Foley since 1959. It doesn't go as far back as...