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...

Maintaining Whitefish — Don’t Let Invasive Species In!

Feb 21, 2019 | Nature

Let’s get deep for a second. Let’s talk about one of the most incredible aspects of Camp Foley. Let’s put aside the friendships and the skills learned over summer for just a minute. We’re going to discuss how fortunate we are to be located on...

Tales of Creativity and Play: A Ted Talk for All of Us

Feb 7, 2019 | Youth Development

Tales of Creativity and Play Raise your hand if you believe playfulness helps drive you towards more creative solutions and ultimately more happiness in your everyday life? Our hands are raised high! We love to play, and it has a place in as much of our lives as we...

Five Love Languages for Showing Gratitude

Jan 3, 2019 | Youth Development

Happy New Year from all of us here at Foley! As we gear up for 2019 (what?!) we start setting resolutions. We have goals we want to stick to, and with it being National Thank You Month, what’s more fitting than adding gratitude to that list of what we continue...

As the saying goes, let’s “Disconnect to Connect”

Nov 15, 2018 | Campers, New Campers, Parents

Unplugging Our Kids. Steve Baskin hits the nail on the head when he says, “a fulfilling life starts with face-to-face, interpersonal connections.” Check out this insightful TedTalk to hear from another source why helping our kids unplug is so crucial in...