Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $1,833/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Camp Foley

Pine River, MN · $1,833/week

Camp Foley is a coed, residential summer camp in north-central Minnesota that has been operating since 1924.

▌ Editor's read Camp Foley's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid until 2025, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The camp has been operating since 1924, founded by Roland and Marie Foley, making it a well-established institution with 99 years of experience. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, highlighting a focus on safety and supervision. Camp Foley has a strong online presence, with a 4.9-star rating from over 100 Google reviews. The program is clearly an overnight camp, offering a variety of activities for campers aged 8-16. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, given its long history and traditional camp model.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 192799+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Camp Foley is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1927 (99 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 9303 Father Foley Drive, Pine River, MN 56474
  • Phone: (218) 543-6161
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 3 week session is $5500, which is $1833 per week. 2 week session is $3900, which is $1950 per week.

Runs 24-hour residential, 5 sessions (0 one-week, 5 multi-week blocks), from Jun 14 to Aug 9.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 14 – 27, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,900
  • Session 1 Jun 14 – Jul 18, 2026 · 5 weeks · $9,400
  • Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 18, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,500
  • Session 2 Jun 29 – Aug 9, 2026 · 6 weeks · $11,000
  • Session 3 Jul 21 – Aug 9, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,500

↗ What parents like

  • Co-ed camp with diverse activities
  • Long-standing history since 1924

↘ Watch for

  • Additional fees for some activities
  • No 4-week session option

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Foley

What ages does Camp Foley accept?
Camp Foley is open to children ages 7–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Foley cost?
Camp Foley publishes $1,833/week for the standard session. 3 week session is $5500, which is $1833 per week. 2 week session is $3900, which is $1950 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Foley's hours?
Camp Foley runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Foley accredited?
Yes — Camp Foley is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 99 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Foley?
Camp Foley is operated by a private business, with 99 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Foley provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Foley includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Camp Foley offer transportation?
Camp Foley provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Camp Foley compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Pine River?
Camp Foley is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Pine River that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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