Earth Day: Let’s Celebrate with a Call to Action!

Apr 16, 2019 | Holidays, Nature

The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers. – Juliette Gordon Low     Take a moment to really let this quote sink in. What are we doing on this earth if not changing and shaping the planet on a daily basis? Everything we do affects...

Camp Creature: Top 5 Highlight Reel!

Mar 21, 2019 | Nature

One of our favorite things to post about is our featured Camp Creature. We have tons of camp creatures here living in this part of rural Minnesota, which puts us in an excellent spot to explore and see animals of all types. Today we are bringing together some of your...

First Time Camper? Check this out: A Beginner’s Guide to Camp Foley

Mar 19, 2019 | New Campers

A Beginner’s Guide to Camp Foley Welcome to Foley! As two long time campers (with a combined 10 years at Foley), we know that coming to camp for the first time can be pretty intimidating. So from some formerly terrified first year campers to another, here’s a guide to...

Self-Directed Play at Camp Foley: Adventure Playgrounds!

Mar 7, 2019 | Parents, Youth Development

We know that play and structure are two aspects of childhood that are important for the growth and development of youth. With that being said, studies are also beginning to emerge that too much structure and control in a child’s activities can hinder...

Thinking About Summer Plans? We Know We Are!

Feb 28, 2019 | Campers, Parents

Our mission here at Foley is, ‘We partner with parents to drive campers to grow, gain grit, investigate, and build independence.’ But what does that truly mean for me (the parent)? As parents, you are probably starting to get to the end of your summer...