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...

Mental Health, Camp and What We Are Doing to Help.

Feb 6, 2020 | Alumni, Parents

In April of 2019, I had the opportunity to be trained as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor. Mental health has always been something that I have paid attention to and wanted to educate myself more about. As the number of young people that are presenting with...

Who Loves Podcasts?!

Apr 9, 2019 | Parents

Podcasts are increasing in popularity, as you can listen to them while still having the mobility of your hands and take a break from looking at your screen. The speakers are able to keep you informed of newsworthy topics and even provide some humor in the midst of you...

5 Reasons Why…

Feb 9, 2018 | Parents

First steps toward investigating independence. As a parent, it is important to know you have a support system backing you as you take on the beautiful task of raising children. Our mission at Camp Foley is to partner with parents to guide children to grow grit and...

A is for Appetite

Oct 5, 2015 | Campers

At Foley, our campers and staff have a special kind of hunger. Maybe it’s the rumbling in their bellies after a tough afternoon spent canoeing on Whitefish Lake, twisting in and out of yoga poses, and ringing the cowbell at the top of the climbing wall. Perhaps...