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...

Camp Moves Simon. Participant Spotlight!

Nov 8, 2018 | Campers

This October we saw the highest number of Camp Moves Me participants yet! 20 wonderful members of our Foley family dedicated their October exercise (running, biking, swimming, hiking, walking, kayaking/canoeing, etc.) and asked family and friends for...

Buoy Award – Striving for New Activities!

Oct 4, 2018 | Activities

As we reflect on another summer, it is easy to get lost in thought of all that our campers push themselves to achieve. Over the past few summers we have seen a rise in the number of campers striving to earn awards in activities they had never participated in before....

Morning Fun & Free Swim: But What To Do?!

Sep 20, 2018 | Campers

Twice a day, campers are given a 30-minute break from activities to spend playing gaga ball, making friendship bracelets, shopping at a special canteen, going to Paddle Mania swim, or joining in a small activity that a staff member leads (like pogo-sticking or...

In response to the Wall Street Journal

Jul 21, 2018 | Youth Development

About 4 years ago I was invited to join a volunteer committee headed up by the American Camp Association and the Association of Camp Nurses. We were then, and continue to now, looking in to the MESH (Mental, Emotional, and Social Health) issues that are affecting...