Top 12 Tips
1. Register Early to get the session that best works into your summer plans.
2. Go to
http://www.campfoley.com and learn all you can about camp check out the daily schedule, the activities, look at all of
the pictures, check out cabin living, learn a camp song, check out the packing
list or the bulletin board.
3. Email us at fun@campfoley.com and we will answer all of your questions. Stump us with a new one! It makes our job fun, too.
4. Practice Independence appropriately for your age pack yourself when going on a vacation or
overnight, make your own bed, fold your own clothes, eat a variety of foods,
etc. How about signing up for an activity or event independently of your friends just because you want to?
5. Practice Making New Friends
using this secret method - get people to start talking about
themselves and just sit there and nod, you've made a friend. The big
secret is that people love to talk about themselves. Practice sitting
and nodding and letting someone else do all of the talking!
6. Never spent a night away from family or your home?
Have mom or dad arrange this for you. Avoid calling family members
while you are gone as you can't call at camp. Have your guest family
call if a call needs to be made. This would be like camp, when the
directors call if necessary.
7. Not a strong swimmer? Sign up for some swimming lessons or practice in the pool. It helps if you can tread water for 5 minutes and swim with confidence 50 yards
without stopping.
8. Find out where camp is located
Get out a map and locate Minnesota. We are due west of Duluth in the
center of the state on Whitefish Lake. This would impress family and
friends if you could tell them where you are going to camp.
9. Print out the camp address and give them to your friends and family to write you while you are at camp.
Dont forget to give them the dates of when you will be at camp.
Your Name **
Camp Foley
9303 Father Foley Drive
Pine River, MN 56474
** After your name please also include your camp group (this drastically
helps our office staff!).
Fox-Going into 5th grade and younger
Coyote-Going into 6th and 7th grade
Wolf-Going into 8th grade and older
10. Help your mom and/or dad adjust to having you gone. Does this sound funny to you? Parents need to be trained! Remind them
to write to you. Snail mail is more popular than emails and no packages.
Leave some notes around the house reminding them that you love and miss
them. Leave a schedule for them to feed your pets, where to leave
phone messages from your friends, and to not clean out your room while
you are gone.
11. Pack yourself for camp or at least help. Remember to bring some small tokens to personalize your space favorite
stuffed animal, snapshots of family or friends or a small poster for
the wall by your bed. Don't over pack as you have to wheel or carry your
luggage and take care of all of the things you bring.
12. Relax and when the big day arrives - put on a smile and remember that everyone is anxious even returning
campers! Wear an outfit that you like to feel confident and
comfortable. Smile some more! Be yourself, but be extra friendly.
Remember your counselors will help you find your bed, meet potential
friends, and guide you in your summer adventure.
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