The Up-North Camp Experience Parents Are Searching For in MN
A closer look at the northern Minnesota camp experience helping kids build confidence, friendships, and real independence, one unforgettable summer at a time.
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Activity Spotlight: Camp Foley
Camp Foley is a long-running overnight summer camp located on the Whitefish Chain, offering traditional camp experiences for kids entering grades 2–11. Known for its classic “up north” camp atmosphere, Foley combines outdoor adventure, waterfront activities, and strong community-building traditions in a setting designed to help kids gain independence, confidence, and social connection away from screens and school-year pressures.
One of the camp’s biggest draws for families is the sheer breadth of activities available. Campers can participate in waterskiing, sailing, horseback riding, climbing, arts and crafts, archery, canoeing, drama, mountain biking, and team sports, with programming designed to let kids try new things while still developing skills over multiple summers. The camp also places a major emphasis on leadership development as campers get older, with progressive experiences that encourage responsibility, teamwork, and mentorship within the camp community.
Area: Twin Cities
Price: They offer optional tiered pricing, so you can select what fits your family! Starting at $2,900 per session, see more information here.
Dates: June 14 - August 16, 2026
Registration: Programs can be registered for online here!
Bonus: They also offer Family Camp at the end of the summer, to ensure your whole unit has one final hoorah in 2026!
What’s New This Week 📰
Camp Khan Kids 2026 - A Free Virtual Summer Camp for Kids Ages 2–8: Camp Khan Kids is back for Summer 2026, a free, four-week virtual camp built for kids. Designed by early learning experts, it blends quick on-screen adventures in the Khan Academy Kids app with simple, hands-on activities you can do anywhere, with what you already have at home. No registration fees. No equipment to buy. No pressure to keep up. Just playful learning, all summer long.
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What We’re Working On
Behind the scenes, we’ve also been working on a new interview series that we’re really excited about—one that takes parents directly inside some of NYC’s most talked-about camps! Over the coming weeks, we’re sitting down with camp directors, counselors, and program leaders to get honest insights into what camp life actually looks like day-to-day, what makes certain programs stand out, and what families should really know before registering. If you’ve ever wanted a personal tour of camp facilities before committing, we are your boots on the ground!
Signing off,
Your Team at MomBrains