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...

You May Know What a Minnesota Spring Looks Like…

Apr 5, 2016 | Nature

…but have you seen Japan? As most of us are finishing up our spring break festivities and travels, we at Camp Foley know that some of you went to some pretty cool places. And, in honor of the new season, we’d like to take you on a little tour of some of...

F is for Faith

Feb 5, 2016 | Campers, Nature

  Camp Foley was originally founded by Father John P. Foley in 1924 and has proud roots in the Catholic faith. A lot has changed in 91 years, but to this day, campers sing grace before each meal and attend Catholic or non-denominational services every Saturday...