So what do I, as a parent, get out of this summer camp thing?

Apr 8, 2015 | Parents

One of the most popular questions we get in our camp office is: “What will my kids gain from their time at camp?”  Our answers always touch on ideas such as independence, resilience, socialization, new experiences, or lasting friendships. We could go on...

What Parents Should Know Before Summer Camp

Nov 4, 2014 | Parents

It’s that time of year again when parents begin the very important camp search. For families that haven’t found their children’s “summer home,” this can be a very daunting task. While parents that know which camp their children will...

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...

How Camp Prepares Children

Apr 1, 2014 | Parents

Campers interact with a variety of other children to help prepare for a successful future. “Ready, Set, Go: How Camp Prepares Children for Lives of Success” was published in the 2013 November/December issue of Camping Magazine. In the article, Stephen Gray...

What’s Your Grit Grade?

Mar 7, 2013 | Youth Development

Find your grade on Duckworth’s site. The American Camp Association (ACA) recently spoke with Paul Tough about his book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. In the interview, he mentions a Psychologist at the University of...