Time to catch some fish! This blog is from an article write up in the Northland Press, the local Crow Wing County Paper… On September 10th and 11th, Camp Foley was host to over 90 school fishing teams from around the state of Minnesota. Highschoolers from...
We announced in February that we have made some awesome updates to our Leadership program! Campers will have the opportunity to be a part of a unique 4-year LIFE PROGRAM that prepares campers to flourish in all areas of their life. The young adults who complete this...
Why Aren’t We Teaching Mindfulness? Anne Marie Rossi begins her Ted Talk by discussing the research study conducted by Harvard looking for what common trait is seen among the most successful people. It is not about IQ levels, or where they grew up, or the...
Happy start to the 3rd Session! The camp is all about inclusiveness, providing a safe space for every individual to be accepted for who they are, no matter what they are going through. In this Ted Talk, Jonathan Owen states “it’s so easy to have someone...
The Power Of Empathy The topic of empathy is deep, and it is so important in development. If we expect our children to open their hearts and learn empathy we have to encourage healthy, real-life interactions. Anita Nowak pushes her students to practice empathy, and it...
We know that play and structure are two aspects of childhood that are important for the growth and development of youth. With that being said, studies are also beginning to emerge that too much structure and control in a child’s activities can hinder...