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...

Outdoor Education at Foley

May 4, 2023 | Nature

In addition to our Summer Camp Season, Foley has an Outdoor Education program that runs in the months of May and September. Foley’s Environmental Education Center is open for school groups to come for a 3-day or week-long environmental focused experience. Much...

Loon Fallout

Apr 27, 2023 | Nature

A Loon Fallout is even more dramatic than it sounds… A Loon Fallout occurs when atmospheric conditions are such that the migrating loons develop ice on their body as they fly at high altitudes and crash land when they are no longer able to fly due to the weight...

Baby Animals!

Apr 20, 2023 | Nature

  Earth Day is on Saturday, let’s talk Nature! Summer has the beach, pool, and CAMP days, fall has beautiful foliage and pumpkin spice everything, winter has holidays and snow, but spring has everything good and right in the world. The days are longer,...

Hummingbird Parents and Summer Camp

Sep 29, 2022 | Parents

I recently stumbled across a very interesting article . The title: “Hummingbird Parents”. In the article,  provides seven ways a parent can let their child have independent play – outside – and still feel in control and aware of their...