2021 Anchor Winners

Dec 30, 2021 | Campers

Every summer we have a traditional award we give out here at Camp Foley at every Friendship Campfire, the Anchor Award. Since 1984, each session at least two Anchor Awards are given out (one boy and one girl) to campers who demonstrate the six character traits we...

Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 24, 2021 | Holidays

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 they are Thankful for…   1. FOOD! You just can’t beat...

A History of Sailing

Sep 24, 2020 | Activities

Welcome to the latest of our Historical Blogs… Today we are taking look at Sailing through the years here at Camp Foley! It’s one of the most popular activities at camp and is the only activity at camp you can take two periods of. Campers have a choice of...

How summer camp impacts kids…

Sep 3, 2020 | Parents

This week we want the blog to focus on why summer camp is so important for kids. We have an article from Chicago Parents that talks about how camp impacts kids long term. This article was written back in February before Covid-19 put all our lives on hold, but...

Hey Parents! Benefits of Overnight Camp

May 7, 2020 | Parents

What’s up parents! Still, wondering if an overnight camp is right for your kid? We know there is so much for your child to do during the summer, but we’d like to make the case that summer camp should be at the top of your list!     Check out this...