FAQ
Do the campers do each activity every day?
Campers will do Field Games/Sports, Arts and Crafts, Tennis, and Swimming every Day. Campers will enjoy Yoga one day, Equestrian three days, and Lego Brick building on Fridays. You can find an example of our daily scheduler HERE.
How much time do the campers spend on each activity?
- Tennis: 45 minutes
- Stables: 50-60 minutes (Approx. one third of time is allocated to riding. Remaining time allocated to Equestrian related activities; barn tours, horse grooming, etc.)
- Yoga: 45-50 minutes
- Swimming: 60 minutes (Approx. 20 minutes of group lessons. Remaining time allocated to rec swim; including usage of an awesome diving board. *PLEASE BE ADVISED - Swim test required for diving board.)
- The rest of the day is divided among art & crafts, field games and theme-related activities.
Are lunch and snacks included?
Yes! Lunch is prepared daily at Fremont Hills’ own Barracuda Grill and packed in to-go containers, and morning and afternoon snacks are provided.
What is the menu for the week?
A Sample Menu is currently available HERE- please note that this is a sample menu and our 2024 menu will be posted in May. Our Culinary team is always excited to prepare fresh, healthy and filling options! Campers also refuel with a morning and afternoon snack - the perfect way to cap off a busy day!
Are there nut-free options to accommodate my child's allergies?
All Allergies should be emailed to our Camp staff in advance of the start of your campers week. All of our Lunch options and most of our snack options are nut-free. If we serve an item that contains nuts, we will offer your child another snack. However, if your child's allergies are severe or accommodations need to be made every day, we kindly ask that you pack a lunch or extra snacks for him.
What should my child bring to camp each day?
For Tennis: non-marking tennis shoes and shorts. If they have a junior racquet, they should bring that with them too! The tennis department does have a limited number of rackets that can be borrowed for the day.
For Stables: shoes or boots with a hard heel, long pants or jeans. These items are required each day to participate in horseback riding. We provide helmets, but feel free to bring your own.
For Yoga: activewear. We provide yoga mats, but feel free to bring your own.
For Swimming: bathing suit, towel, goggles (optional).
Due to the amount of time spent outside at camp, we HIGHLY suggest sending your camper with sunscreen every day! We will have Camp Sunscreen here, but we encourage campers to bring their own if they have a favorite.
Do the campers apply sunscreen during the day?
The counselors and campers apply sunscreen twice during the day, once during the morning, and once more just before the swimming hour. While sunscreen is provided by camp, if your camper requires a specific brand/or alternative option - please send with camper.
How are the campers grouped?
Each group of 8-10 campers is grouped based on age or parental preference. For example, most 5 year olds will be grouped together unless a parent requests that a 5-year-old be grouped with a 7-year-old sibling.
What's the ratio of campers to counselors?
The ratio hovers around 1 counselor per 5-7 campers, not including the Camp instructors at each department.
Who are the counselors?
A majority of our counselors are former Campers! They loved their experience at Camp Fremont so much that they have returned to make sure your Camper has an amazing experience as well. All Counselors have been reference checked and are First Aid/ CPR/ AED certified.
Do Camp Fremont counselors teach the sports activities?
Camp Fremont counselors lead the groups in arts & crafts and field play/Sports. While the counselors are with their campers at EVERY activity, many components of Camp Fremont (tennis, horseback riding, yoga, and swimming) are led by experts in that field chosen by their respective department.
What does the swimming test involve?
Every child takes a swimming test administered by Fremont Hills Lifeguards and supervised by their camp counselors. Each camper has to swim 25 meters (half the length of the pool) without touching the sides or bottom of the pool. If a camper cannot pass the test, their recreational part of the swimming hour will be in the shallow end of the pool (where the majority of campers play). They will, however, participate in the lesson component of swimming with a swim instructors and with their camp group. Campers have the opportunity to re-take the swimming test at any point during the week if they choose.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, it is heated to 81 degrees year-round.
What is included in the Equestrian Experience?
Walking through the barn and viewing stalls and equipment, feeding horses, brushing horses, watching the horses get shoes put on, and learning the parts of the horse. When the campers are not riding in small groups, they also do stables-related activities and crafts led by the Equestrian counselors.
