Great food, clean Northwoods air, and a tremendous atmosphere for living certainly play a role in the success of our camp. But the real key to the success at Horseshoe Basketball Camp is the program. An excellent blend of competition, instruction and fun, like no other camp we know. You’ll get your share of strenuous competition with the other athletes like yourself. And you’ll also get plenty of invaluable, one-on-one instruction in technique and skills. You’ll leave the camp with confidence. Our goal is to help you become the best basketball player you’re capable of being and nothing less. You provide the effort, we’ll provide the training. Our player - coach ratio is 7 to 1 which will provide you with a great deal of individual attention.

Every player will go home with a personal evaluation which will give him specific suggestions to help him improve his game!

Northwoods Living A Unique Experience
The ideal setting for a week of basketball instruction and competition. Nestled in the lake and forest country of Northern Wisconsin, Horseshoe Basketball Camp affords the proper atmosphere for every camper to get the absolute maximum out of his week long experience.

The Facilities Are Excellent
Horseshoe, rich in tradition since the 1930’s, boasts one of the finest facilities in the country. All of our facilities from the courts to the cabins and bathrooms are new, clean, and up to date.

Off The Court Activities
Swimming, water-skiing, tubing, trampball, volleyball, tennis, fishing, archery and riflery are some of the leisure time activities to be enjoyed at Camp Horseshoe.

Daily Schedule Is Performance Planned
A typical day at camp will start with breakfast, followed by specific instruction and competition. The same procedure follows the post lunch and rest period. There will be two regulation full court games for every camper each day. There will also be ample time for off-court leisure activities.

Typical Camp Day

Coaches & Counselors Know How to Win
Kevin Kaminsky, a senior member of the Camp Horseshoe staff, was a three year varsity basketball player at New Trier High School and led his team down state in 1996. He played college basketball at Eckerd College in Florida and Carthage College in Wisconsin. Kevin has been working various basketball camps around the country and is currently working with the Park District of Highland Park where he coaches their travel teams and he is also part of Highwood Small Fry coaching staff.

Pat Ambrose has been coaching varsity basketball for 6 years and is currently the Head Varsity Basketball coach at Stevenson High School. His winning record includes a third place finish downstate and sectional and regional titles. He was also named Pioneer Press Area Coach of the Year for the 2002-2003 season.

Paul Harris is the Varsity Head Coach at Highland Park High School and a special education teacher. Coach Harris set a 3 year record for most wins in the history of Highland Park High School. He also led his team to its 1st ever Elite Eight appearance. He was also named Illinois Basketball Asso- ciation Coach of the Year for the 2002-2003 season.

John Camardella has been coaching basketball at Prospect High School for 5 years and became the Head Coach in 2007. Prior to coaching, he was an All Conference player at Illinois Wesleyan University and played n the 2001 Division III Final Four. As a former Basketball Camper, he has been involved in numerous summer camps and has been coaching at Camp Horseshoe since 2003.

Steve Messer is the Head Varsity Coach at Hersey High School. Coach Messer began his coaching career 16 yrs ago, the last nine were spent as the Elk Grove High Schools Head Basketball Coach. Coach Messer is a teacher at Hersey High School and alum.

Assisting Coaches Kaminsky, Ambrose, Harris, Camardella and Messer will be Don Rowley, former Head Coach at Hersey High School, Kenny Davis from Lake Forest College and some of the finest coaches in the area. They provide each camper with an in-depth basketball experience.

Fees and Transportation
The camp fee of $475.00 includes all meals and lodging for the week. A $100.00 deposit is due with this application. An application can be found in this packet. The fee is refundable prior to June 15. Statements will be mailed to you in June and final payment is due July 1. After July 1 payment is due in full and acceptance is subject to space availability. A confirmation email will be sent after receipt of application.

Transportation from a central pickup location in the Chicago area will be by air conditioned coach.

A separate transportation fee of $150.00 is due with final payment. A complete packing list, transportation card, and medical form will be sent in June with the final bill.

Of Special Note:

• Athlete oriented meals (this means plenty of good food) carefully chosen for the athlete in training.
• Certified athletic trainer on staff and present during the entire camp.

For More Information,
Call Fran & Jordan Shiner: 1-847-433-9140