Hey Parents! Benefits of Overnight Camp

May 7, 2020 | Parents

What’s up parents! Still, wondering if an overnight camp is right for your kid? We know there is so much for your child to do during the summer, but we’d like to make the case that summer camp should be at the top of your list!     Check out this...

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...

Thinking About Summer Plans? We Know We Are!

Feb 28, 2019 | Campers, Parents

Our mission here at Foley is, ‘We partner with parents to drive campers to grow, gain grit, investigate, and build independence.’ But what does that truly mean for me (the parent)? As parents, you are probably starting to get to the end of your summer...

G is for Grit

Jul 7, 2016 | Campers, Parents

Grit is a very special word here at Foley, and it carries very special meaning as well. We see grit as the ultimate prize to be earned during a child’s time at camp; while ribbon awards are symbols of achievement in activities, grit is the trophy received when campers...

Hey kid! Why do YOU love camp?

Jan 22, 2016 | Parents

“Mom, I don’t just love camp for the incredibly exciting activities. It is MUCH more than that.” What are the benefits of summer camp? This is one of the most frequently asked questions heard by camp directors when talking to parents who, themselves, never attended...