D is for Dog

Nov 23, 2015 | Campers, Nature

Nike & Norm in Staff Uniforms Norm on a Boat Two common sights around Camp Foley are Norm and Nike, the camp dogs. While Nike is known for her fluffy, teddy bear appearance (she is a mini Golden-doodle), excitability, and overall carefree nature, Norm is a bit...

Ssssome people are ssscared of usss, we are jusssst misssundersssstood…

Nov 17, 2015 | Nature

Salazar, The Classic Corn Snake Joining our Camp Foley family this past month was a beautiful Motley “Motley” Corn Snake and her best friend, Salazar, a Classic Corn Snake. These two were captive bred around five years ago and are currently around three...

C is for Considerate

Nov 2, 2015 | Campers, Nature

Summer camp is a great opportunity to develop one’s own skills and grow as a person. What sets Foley apart, however, is our emphasis on growth while simultaneously helping others to grow. Consistent acts of caring and consideration are typical for the Camp Foley...

Find a porcupine, pick it up. All day you’ll have good luck.

Oct 14, 2015 | Campers, Nature

According to the Minnesota DNR, “the porcupine is one of the most interesting and unusual wildlife up to 30,000 sharp quills definitely makes them a bit unusual. Let us have a look to see what else makes these little critters so unique.   Porcupines are a special...

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...