Reflection at the Northland Conference

Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized, Youth Development

We learned a lot at the ACA Northland Workshop! Ally Here! Joe and I had the privilege of attending the Northland Workshop, that is put on by the Northland branch of the American Camp Association. There we got to see camping legend Jolly Corley give a   presentation...

Throwback Thursday: 1961 & 1962

Dec 16, 2021 | Alumni

We are proud to bring you a Throwback Thursday request – 1961 and 1962. As usual, we got our information from the old newsletters. I must say, as I go further back in time the newsletters get very silly. Back in the day, there was a lot of mocking of returning...

A Home For All

Jan 9, 2018 | Summer Job

Matt throwing up the double peace signs as he leads his squad on banquet day Since 2010, Foley has had the privilege to be the proud employer of more than 20 international staff members. The vast international presence in camp is undoubtedly one of the most exciting...

Hey kid! Why do YOU love camp?

Jan 22, 2016 | Parents

“Mom, I don’t just love camp for the incredibly exciting activities. It is MUCH more than that.” What are the benefits of summer camp? This is one of the most frequently asked questions heard by camp directors when talking to parents who, themselves, never attended...

Growing Grit at Camp Foley

May 22, 2014 | Campers

We’ve been throwing around the word GRIT for a few years now at Camp Foley. The definition, according to Google, is: courage and resolve; strength of character and is synonymous with courage, tenacity, and perseverance. Foley-GRIT is defined as the courage to...