Minnesota Animals Campers won’t see at Camp Foley

May 16, 2024 | Nature

While we do have lots of amazing wild life here at Foley, there some animals that campers just won’t see. There are a few reasons why, it could be the wrong environment for some animals, they may be very good at hiding, or might not like the sounds people...

Exploring the Great Outdoors: What Do You Do at Summer Camp?

Apr 1, 2024 | Activities, Campers, New Campers, Parents

Curious about “what do you do at summer camp”? Summer camp offers a blend of arts, sports, outdoor adventures, and evening activities that promise fun and learning. Campers participate in art projects, outdoor games, and watersports by day, with stories around the...

Animals that very few campers get to see at Camp Foley

Mar 14, 2024 | Nature

Up here in the forests of Minnesota we have some very rare animals! Campers are used to seeing squirrels, rabbits, deer, blue jays, bass, and pileated woodpeckers throughout camp. But sometimes in a special quiet moment campers may come across one of these illusive...

Minnesota’s Nocturnal Animals At Camp Foley

Feb 1, 2024 | Nature

Up all night, sleeps all day! We have tons of wildlife that surrounds us here at Camp Foley in Pine River Minnesota. Some of the coolest creatures to see only come out at night! These are called nocturnal animals. Nocturnal animals are characterized by being active...

How critters keep cool as summer ends

Sep 21, 2023 | Nature

Here are some things the animals around Foley do to keep cool during a Minnesota summer… Taking Turtle Naps! Turtles are much more active in the summer and will awaken from their hibernation and emerge from lakes and ponds. The temperatures they love the most...