The Biggest Myth about Summer Camp

Feb 6, 2025 | Youth Development

The Biggest Myth About Summer Camp: It’s Just About Fun When you think of summer camp, what comes to mind? Canoeing on sparkling lakes, laughing around a crackling campfire, or roasting the perfect marshmallow? While these iconic images paint a picture of...

Building a Circle of Love

Oct 5, 2023 | Campers, Youth Development

This summer on the west end we wanted to do something special to shine a light on being a girl at Camp Foley.   We love being a co-ed camp and feel that our campers get the best of both worlds. A co-ed environment throughout the day at activities and all camp...

Giving them Roots and Wings

Mar 2, 2023 | Parents

Let’s give our kids Roots and Wings. Below is an excerpt from a wonderful blog by Cally Worden. Cally  gives some excellent insight in her article “Roots and Wings:  How to Give Your Kids the Best Gift Ever.”  She states, “Finding a way to give our kids both...

Growing Grit in our Girls

Jan 19, 2023 | Campers

It’s hard to be a girl sometimes, let us help. I recently read this blog from “A Mighty Girl” on girl’s confidence and started reflecting on being a girl in general. We women have to walk so many lines in life. Be pretty but not too pretty,...

Camper Turned Parent: Legacy of Camp

Mar 28, 2019 | Alumni, Parents

An Email Interview with Campers Turned Parents Hey Foley Fam! Billy here. One of my favorite aspects of camp is the legacy and tradition that is ingrained in Foley’s 95-year history. Specifically in this legacy and tradition in the vein of campers who have...