A is for Appetite

Oct 5, 2015 | Campers

At Foley, our campers and staff have a special kind of hunger. Maybe it’s the rumbling in their bellies after a tough afternoon spent canoeing on Whitefish Lake, twisting in and out of yoga poses, and ringing the cowbell at the top of the climbing wall. Perhaps...

So what do I, as a parent, get out of this summer camp thing?

Apr 8, 2015 | Parents

One of the most popular questions we get in our camp office is: “What will my kids gain from their time at camp?”  Our answers always touch on ideas such as independence, resilience, socialization, new experiences, or lasting friendships. We could go on...

Free Range Kids

Feb 3, 2015 | Parents

When a news story started circulating in the Washington Post last week entitled “Parents investigated for neglect after letting kids walk home alone”, it made me (Marie) think about my parenting style. Would I have done the same thing?  Who is responsible...

The Office Dogs

Jan 27, 2015 | Alumni, Campers

Are you ever curious as to what Nike and Norm do at camp all winter?  They have pretty extraordinary lives. Up in the morning to chase a few squirrels as they trot to “work” and then a long morning nap in the office – and yes, Nike has an office chair! Afternoons are...

Motherlode

Dec 2, 2014 | Parents

Foley parents are the best and we are so grateful that you entrust your children to us.  As Directors, we are continuously educating ourselves on the many trends of youth development and of raising children. While googling a keynote speaker, I came upon a blog,...