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...

TORT TIME!

Aug 31, 2023 | Nature

If you have been a camper in the last 5 years, you know exactly what “Tort Time” is! For those wondering, this is a reference to activity available during Morning Fun and Free Swim, the two free periods scheduled each day at camp. When campers see...

Invasive Species- Zebra Mussels

Jul 20, 2023 | Nature

Picture this: It is the middle of the session at camp, it is by far the hottest day yet, and you are finally going to be able to go jump in the lake. You sign in at the buddy board, and you and your buddy do your best excited walk to the end of the dock and jump in...