G is for Grit

Jul 7, 2016 | Campers, Parents

Grit is a very special word here at Foley, and it carries very special meaning as well. We see grit as the ultimate prize to be earned during a child’s time at camp; while ribbon awards are symbols of achievement in activities, grit is the trophy received when campers...

Everyone at Camp is a Learner and a Teacher

Apr 15, 2016 | Youth Development

I spoke recently to my little cousin, who is an active, bright, and funny girl. She likes cheerleading, playing with her puppy, and making music videos with her best friends. She also loves going to summer camp and looks forward to it every year. Naturally, I had to...

You May Know What a Minnesota Spring Looks Like…

Apr 5, 2016 | Nature

…but have you seen Japan? As most of us are finishing up our spring break festivities and travels, we at Camp Foley know that some of you went to some pretty cool places. And, in honor of the new season, we’d like to take you on a little tour of some of...

Try Out Some of These April Fool’s Day Pranks!

Apr 1, 2016 | Holidays

Happy April Fool’s Day, fun-loving Foleyites! It’s the funniest day of the year today, and we hope you didn’t think we would leave you without some creative, fun prank ideas. Use these on your family or friends, and don’t be afraid to add your...

Thank You, Johan Cruyff

Mar 25, 2016 | Activities

We all know what it’s like to watch the best of the best in action and think to ourselves, “I want to be like them someday.” Having role models is such an important part of growing up and figuring out who we were meant to be and what we were meant to...