Empathy is a Verb

Jun 4, 2019 | Youth Development

The Power Of Empathy The topic of empathy is deep, and it is so important in development. If we expect our children to open their hearts and learn empathy we have to encourage healthy, real-life interactions. Anita Nowak pushes her students to practice empathy, and it...

Camp Creature: Gray Wolf

May 22, 2019 | Nature

The gray wolf is making a return appearance on the Rattlin’ Blog! Why do you ask? Because this species is continuing their comeback after many years of low population numbers. The gray wolf is both an intriguing and inspiring species and therefore deserves a...

“America, Take a Walk”

May 14, 2019 | Nature

Get Hooked On Nature. The trend for today’s youth spending less and less time outdoors is continuing to climb. In this Ted Talk from 2014, Ben Klasky states, on average, school-age students’ screen time use is 7 hours and 40 minutes per day. In his Talk,...

Update: Environmental Education at Camp Foley!

May 8, 2019 | Nature

We had our first groups of Outdoor Ed (and of 2019!!) arrive Monday, and we have gotten the schools off on a good [green] foot. As most of you know Camp Foley hosts various schools during the month of May (and September) specializing in Environmental Education. This...

Billy’s Going to the Chapel, and He’s [Gonna Get] Ma-a-a-rried!

Apr 23, 2019 | Alumni

Photo by Janine Litzau Photography https://www.janinelitzauphoto.com/ As most of you know, one of our year-round staff got married this month! Billy and his wife, Hayley, had a weekend filled with love, joy, friends, and family who traveled from all over to share in...