Pine River, MN
The camp day starts around 7:15 am and ends between 9:00 and 10:00 pm depending on the cabin's age. Campers have five one-hour activity periods, Canteen and Mail Call at 4:00, a Free Swim at 5:20, supper at 6:10, and then Evening Program or Cabin Time before lights out. Younger Foxes are lights-out at 9:00, Coyotes at 9:30, and Wolves (oldest cabins) at 10:00.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗We are so inspired by the lasting friendships of past campers who are now in their 60s/70s/80s — it is proof the Camp Foley connection can last decades. The size of our camp makes the Foley Family large enough that campers experience diversity by interacting with campers of all different ages outside their peer group. The family is small enough that campers are known and feel like their opinions count and individual needs are met.
Some campers worry about coming to camp without a friend, but what a fabulous gift of independence for a parent to give their child. Foley counselors understand the importance of making friends and indiscreetly set the stage for success. On the bus, they pair campers with their peers. After arriving, counselors meet and greet campers and walk to the cabins where bunks are strategically assigned to foster friendships. Camp Foley is full of elements that help campers make friends and feel a sense of belonging.
Camp Foley is located in north-central Minnesota, about three hours north of Minneapolis/St. Paul near Brainerd. Foley is surrounded by 211 acres of Birch, Pine and Oak Trees on 1,000 feet of shoreline on 4,000-acre Lower Whitefish Lake. "The place is spectacular. We always comment to ourselves after dropping off Jens, that it looks like a resort. Not just because of the location but the fact that it is so well maintained." — Kenn (father of a camper)
Alpha Games is the all-camp event held on the last full day of camp before campers go home. It is a color war setup where campers are assigned a team and compete against each other in a variety of challenges. All Camp Capture the Flag began at Foley in the 1980s and took a long rest before returning in 2021. Since then, it has become the most requested Alpha Games theme of all time. Each team defends its borders, decides where to hide its flags, and strategizes about how to use players of different ages.
"Developing grit as a camper was essential because I now know I can get through anything that is thrown my way." — Kylie B. (alumni camper & counselor)
The Leadership Program allows campers to make the most of their final summers at Foley. Campers become eligible for the Leader-In-Training (LIT) program when entering 9th grade and for the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program after at least one year as an LIT when entering 11th grade. Classes are divided into three categories: Personal Growth (leadership styles, conflict resolution, decision making), Life Skills (car maintenance, basic first aid, finance & budgeting), and Professional Skills (job interview prep, resume writing, college essay tips).
2027-06-13 – 2027-06-26
2 weeks
Option A: $4,000
Option B: $3,500
Option C: $3,000
Overnight camp
Ages 7–16. Option A reflects true cost; Option B partially subsidized; Option C subsidized.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-28 – 2027-07-17
3 weeks
Option A: $5,600
Option B: $5,100
Option C: $4,600
Overnight camp
Ages 7–16. Includes wilderness trips, laundry (once), 4th of July if attending.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-20 – 2027-08-01
2 weeks
Option A: $4,000
Option B: $3,500
Option C: $3,000
Overnight camp
Ages 7–16.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-08-03 – 2027-08-08
$1,200
Overnight camp
Available for kids ages 6–11 (going into 6th grade and younger). Only Option A pricing applies; Options B and C not available. 6 days.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-13 – 2027-07-17
5 weeks
Overnight camp
Combines 1st and 2nd Sessions. Pricing not separately stated for 5-week option on rates page.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-28 – 2027-08-01
5 weeks
Overnight camp
Combines 2nd and 3rd Sessions. Pricing not separately stated for 5-week option on rates page.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗The 2nd century of Foley is off to a strong start. We brought back the much-requested Giant Capture the Flag, celebrated our 2nd year of Glow Parties after Late Night Adventure, and enjoyed campfires and programming throughout each session. Twilight Activities returned for their 2nd year, and during each session our oldest campers attended Wolf Council, where they met as a peer group to discuss their camp experience and share what they wanted from their time at Foley. Campers also had Treehouse and Beach overnight camping trips, and learned how to make homemade pasta during Wolf Italian Nights.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Camp Foley has over 30 activities that campers can try. Each activity period is an hour-long (five activities per day) and is taught by one of our counselors. Campers choose the activities they want to take for three or four days (an activity signup), and there are four separate activity signups in a three-week session. Activities include Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Sailing, Canoeing, Climbing, Paintball, Riflery, Fencing, Archery, Mountain Biking, Woodworking, Drama, Guitar, and Wilderness Trips — on 211 acres and 1,000 feet of shoreline on Lower Whitefish Lake.
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