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A Nordic Tradition on the East End
Skjaldborg! Each session the East End of camp held an event to bring all the boy’s together and create a lasting bond from the oldest to youngest cabins. About halfway through the session Skjaldborg...
Are Summer Camps losing popularity? Discover the Best Summer Camps in Minnesota for Unforgettable Adventures!
Selecting the ideal summer camps in Minnesota can shape a season of growth and joy for your child. This article provides a straightforward look at premiere summer camps in Minnesota, from wilderness...
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...
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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...
Transitioning to 3 weeks…
We are very excited for our upcoming 2021 summer! As many of you know, this summer we are switching to 3 week sessions. We decided to do this for a multitude of reasons... Camps that offer longer...
Happy Love Day
This Sunday is Valentine's Day! We here at Foley are always full of love for our campers, parents, alumni, and for Camp Foley itself! We think it is very important to take the time to show your...
A Guide to Mastering Camp Mail with your Camper
The thirty minutes after fourth period are some of the most exciting for campers each day. Not only do they get to have candy or ice cream (canteen), but mail from home is handed out. All...
It’s Lego Day
Today is International Lego day! We here at Camp Foley love Legos! And in 2016 we made this love permanent by creating a whole building designed for using and storing Legos! So today I'd like to...
A cure for homesickness?
Hey Parents! It may only be October, but school (online or otherwise) will be over before you know it... Soon you'll be packing the kids up to come to Camp Foley! While everyone is super excited...
The History of Camp Pets!
Camp Foley’s Furry (and Not-So-Furry) Friends Through the Years How much do you love camp’s dog Norm? I mean… how could you not? He's playful, adorable, and always up to some kind of mischief. But...
An Open Letter to Father Foley
Dear Father Foley, I often walk around camp and think about what your reaction would be to the Camp Foley that exists today. Are you surprised little Marie Schmid, who would make you your...
A Do it Yourself Christmas!
Christmas is next week! To celebrate the Holiday and add extra cheer to your home this season, here are 4 awesome and easy Do-it-Yourself decorations you can make with campers right at home! ...
Grand Dance Festival
One of the most anticipated events of each session is the Grand Dance Festival. This is a night of dancing, singing, and an ice cream treat for all of our campers to enjoy one of the final days to...
History of Archery
Here we are with another installment of our History Blogs! This one will focus on the history surrounding Archery as an activity here at Camp Foley! Archery has been around since the beginning of...
The LITs focus on Social Justice
The University sponsored the event This summer our LITs (Leaders in Training) participated in The Maverick Social Justice Camp. This camp is part of Minnesota State University Mankato programming...
A New Spin on Halloween
Halloween is in 2 days!!! I always think it is such a shame that the real Halloween doesn't happen during camp. It has everything, hilarious costumes, yummy candy (aka canteen!), and a night full...
What would they do?
(from left to right) Speedy Aultman (Camp Thunderbird), Fred Rogers (Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert), Bob Schmid (Camp Foley), Unknown couple, Marlys Roger (Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake...
A Unique Evening Program
The Campers created their own Mario Kart! No, we're not talking about the video game... we're a tech-free camp after all! But what we are talking about is a fun happening from this past summer....
Registration is Open!!!!
It's HERE! The time we have all been waiting for... Registration is open for everyone to sign up for the summer of 2021! Also don't miss our awesome new registration video!!!! We know camp will...
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