Back To School… With Tips from Camp Foley!

Aug 27, 2021 | Campers

  As our Minnesota families head back to school this month and many of our other families from out of state are already back on the school train, we wanted to share today’s blog for a few ideas on how to make the transition from camp/summer to school a...

Veronica Chooses Camp

May 27, 2021 | Alumni, Campers

Check out a testimonial from a former camper Veronica about why she loves Camp and kept coming back. Veronica wrote this back in 2018, and we felt this was a great opportunity for a throwback Thursday to one of our favorite pieces written by a camper.     In...

Empathy is a Verb

Jun 4, 2019 | Youth Development

The Power Of Empathy The topic of empathy is deep, and it is so important in development. If we expect our children to open their hearts and learn empathy we have to encourage healthy, real-life interactions. Anita Nowak pushes her students to practice empathy, and it...

Thinking About Summer Plans? We Know We Are!

Feb 28, 2019 | Campers, Parents

Our mission here at Foley is, ‘We partner with parents to drive campers to grow, gain grit, investigate, and build independence.’ But what does that truly mean for me (the parent)? As parents, you are probably starting to get to the end of your summer...

Nearby Nature!

Dec 12, 2016 | Nature

Woah! How neat is that!? Countless students, teachers, parents, campers, and staff take the hike up Wolf Trail toward the Muck Pond each summer. Before we begin the trek, I always tell the group if we are quiet we have a better chance of spotting an elusive fox, or...