Throwback Thursday: Memorable Moments of 2012 (Part 2)

Nov 15, 2012 | Activities, Campers

For this Throwback Thursday we talked to Susan Nitschke, a third session camper, about her favorite memory from 2012.  Susan filled us in with a great activity memory that shows how much you can accomplish when you try something new: “My favorite memory of camp...

How Fencing came to Camp Foley

Jul 22, 2012 | Activities, Campers

Camp Foley is proud to bring you the history of Fencing…well, at least the history according to our most recent group of campers who attended our “Video Madness” class here at camp. Check out our YouTube channel for hilarious videos created by our...

Why the world needs summer camp

Jun 12, 2012 | Activities

It is not easy for parents to make the decision to send their child away into the waiting arms of strangers who promise to take care of the – people who promise to show them the wonders of nature, fun, new skills, and friendships. Jeff Merhige, executive director of...

Full of “pep in my step”

May 29, 2012 | Campers

Toby G. I recently had the opportunity to meet 8 year Foley Vet Toby G. Toby and I had no problems getting the conversation going and ended up talking about all sorts of things like driver licenses in Virginia versus Nebraska etc. Toby first came to camp by hearing...

“Don’t Be Nervous”

May 12, 2012 | Campers

This month I had the chance to meet 5th-year camper Mark F. Mark is 14 years old and will be starting high school next year. Mark’s favorite activities at camp involve sailing, fencing, and riflery. All of these activities Mark only has had the opportunity to do...