What it Means to be a Foley Counselor

Aug 12, 2018 | Summer Job

With the summer coming to a close, the staff reflected on their time working with campers, their personal growth, and the impact they had throughout the last eight weeks. It’s no small task to lead kids and provide a safe place for them to be independent while gaining...

What’s in a Letter?

Mar 3, 2015 | Campers, Parents

Parents! You drop your child off at camp, say your goodbyes and then you leave that child in the care of these certain amazing individuals we call, camp counselors.  Those counselors are going to be the ones on the front lines giving your child the best growing...

TBT: Emilia and Windsurfing

Dec 19, 2013 | Activities, Alumni, Summer Job

2013 counselor, Emilia Kronschnabel, reflects on why she loves  Emilia Windsurfing as a camper. Windsurfing so much, and in my professional opinion, her love affair is completely valid. (As Windsurfing is absolutely the best activity offered at the Marina. But I,...

From Campers to Counselors

Nov 28, 2013 | Summer Job

Everyone knows that the best kind of friend is a camp friend. For whatever reason, you make some of your best friends at camp. Many of our counselors from 2013 were past Foley campers as well. Berns Villareal, talks about what it’s like making the transition...

TBT: Learning to Shoot at Foley

Nov 21, 2013 | Activities, Alumni

One of my first memories of Foley, actually one of my first memories periods, is being at the Rifle Range with my Dad during family camp.  Sitting in his lap while he held the .22 up for me, I tried to shoot at the paper targets downrange. I can’t remember whether or...