What Makes Fred’s Camp, Fred’s Camp?
No two days at Fred’s Camp are exactly alike. Along with swimming, sports, games, creative activities, and plenty of time outdoors, there’s always something happening—from theme days and camp-wide events to friendly competitions, spontaneous fun, and those unexpected moments that make a regular camp day anything but ordinary.
But what really makes Fred’s Camp special are the moments in between—the friendships that form, the counselors who know their campers, the inside jokes, the cheers, the traditions, and the feeling of being part of something. It’s why campers arrive excited in the morning, go home with stories to tell, and look forward to doing it all over again the next day.
There’s nothing quite like a Fred’s Camp summer. Come be part of the tradition!
Summer Traditions We Never Outgrow
Ask any Fred’s Camp camper what makes summer special, and chances are they’ll have a favorite tradition they can’t wait to do again. From the big camp-wide events to the silly traditions, friendly competitions, and simple summer fun, these are the moments campers talk about, look forward to, and remember long after summer is over.
- Color Wars
- Gold Rush
- Olympics
- Cookout Fridays & Fred’s Fabulous Franks
- Water Carnival
- Field Trips
- Sports Clinics
- DJs & Music
- Talent Shows
- Magic Shows
- Camp Scene Investigation
- World Record Day
- Chicago Sky Games
- Theme Days
- “Cup” Challenge
- “Belt” Challenge
- Water Olympics
- Tug of War
- Capture the Flag
- Popsicles on Hot Summer Days
- The Return of “Snack Boy”
And, of course, there are always a few surprises we don’t tell you about ahead of time. After all, that’s part of the fun
