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...

Spring to Summer

May 7, 2012 | Activities, Campers, Parents

Camp Foley is proud to bring to you their first-ever Video Blog! Regular summer campers Lauren B. and Ellie S. came to Foley a little earlier than usual this spring to partake in our Environmental Education Center. These two 6th graders came to Foley with the rest of...

Hey who’s that guy?

Apr 17, 2012 | Alumni

Ryan (right), playing Hockey. This month I had the chance to meet a new Foley camper, Ryan A. Ryan is from Maryland and has attended summer camps in his area previously, but this year will mark the first for coming to Camp Foley. I asked Ryan how he heard about Foley...