TBT: Zac and the Corn Snake

Jun 20, 2013 | Activities, Nature

Calvin the Corn Snake! As I was getting packed up for my return to Camp Foley in 2013, it made me think about all the memories and friendships I made. One of the activities that I really liked to teach was the nature class. The campers were always excited to go on...

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust

Jun 17, 2013 | Campers

One of Camp Foley’s best traditions (in my professional opinion) is its birthday tradition. I love it when the entire Dining Hall sings “happy birthday” to someone as they stand on a milk crate and followed by the counselors surrounding the birthday...

If Tess Can Conquer a Fear, so Can You!

Jun 10, 2013 | Alumni, Campers, Summer Job

This week’s guest blogger, 2013 counselor Tess Lee, tells us all about her fear of spiders and how her time at Foley has helped her to (slowly) begin conquering the fear. This year, we think it would be awesome if every camper took a page out of Tess’ book...

TBT: Mary Claire and Spidey Sacajawea

Jun 6, 2013 | Campers

Counselors Katie and Mary Claire with CIT Maddie L (center). For this Throwback Thursday, guest blogger and 2013 counselor, Mary Claire, recalls some of the weirdness that happens at camp and how fun it can be! We can’t wait for all of the counselors to start...

Camp Creature: Fisher

Jun 3, 2013 | Nature

Let’s start this off by clearing a few things up. The fisher (sometimes called the fisher cat) does not eat fish, nor is it a feline. So, we’ve already confused a whole lot of people just by introducing this creature’s name. The name comes from...