Camp Creature: Gray Wolf

May 22, 2019 | Nature

The gray wolf is making a return appearance on the Rattlin’ Blog! Why do you ask? Because this species is continuing their comeback after many years of low population numbers. The gray wolf is both an intriguing and inspiring species and therefore deserves a...

“America, Take a Walk”

May 14, 2019 | Nature

Get Hooked On Nature. The trend for today’s youth spending less and less time outdoors is continuing to climb. In this Ted Talk from 2014, Ben Klasky states, on average, school-age students’ screen time use is 7 hours and 40 minutes per day. In his Talk,...

Update: Environmental Education at Camp Foley!

May 8, 2019 | Nature

We had our first groups of Outdoor Ed (and of 2019!!) arrive Monday, and we have gotten the schools off on a good [green] foot. As most of you know Camp Foley hosts various schools during the month of May (and September) specializing in Environmental Education. This...

Camp Creature: Striped Skunk

Jan 25, 2018 | Nature

“You won’t believe what happened to me last night. I was out on one of my nightly walks around camp when my life flashed before my eyes. Well, that might be dramatic, but I did almost step right on a doe feeding on grubs near the Gaga Pit. I know...

Environmental Education Always on the Mind

Jan 19, 2017 | Nature

The school year is well underway and our campers are comfortably immersed back in their every day, hometown lives. As youth developers, our goal is to have a positive impact on youth year-round, not solely during the summer months while campers are in camp. So how can...