Local Minnesota Teen Does Good!

Dec 24, 2012 | Youth Development

Did you know that the most popular water sport at Camp Foley was invented by two teenagers from Minnesota?  That’s right!  In 1922, 18-year old Ralph Samuelson theorized that if it was possible to ski on snow, it should be possible to ski on water too. Ralph convinced...

Throwback Thursday: 2004

Dec 20, 2012 | Alumni, Campers

Did you know that Camp Foley tuns 90 in 2014? We’re already starting to plan Foley’s 90th birthday so it can be as big a success as its 80th birthday back in 2004. For this edition of Throwback Thursday, we are revisiting the summer of 2004. 80th...

Bullseye!

Dec 10, 2012 | Activities, Campers

Were you impressed by Katniss Everdeen’s skills with a bow and arrow in the movie The Hunger Games?  Have you ever dreamed about experiencing the adventures of Robin Hood first hand?  If so, you’re not alone.  People have been drawn to the thrill and excitement of...

Throwback Thursday: Camp in 2003

Nov 29, 2012 | Campers

For this edition of Throwback Thursday, we thought it would be interesting to take a trip back to 2003 to see what Camp Foley was like. Amazing enough, it was very similar to what it’s like today. Campers were just as eager to battle their nerves and try an activity...

We Dare You To Climb That!

Nov 21, 2012 | Activities

Ever looked at the side of a mountain or building and wondered if you could climb it?  Or what it would feel like to make it all the way to the top and check out the view? These yearnings inspired the sport of rock climbing.  Rock climbing allows you to experience the...