Our program at Horseshoe is designed to allow boys to explore individual interests, participate in group activities and team sports while promoting self-esteem, camaraderie and spirit.

Each week campers create their own “A” and “B” activities which are alternated each day. With the help of their counselors, campers choose from a diverse list of activities that he would like to develop or improve in. Younger campers are automatically scheduled for swimming instruction.

In the afternoon, campers participate in “leagues”. Each team will have a counselor coach and will participate in all team sports. At the end of the session playoffs will be held in each age group for the honor of the “plaque” that will be proudly hung in the mess hall.

Many campers favorite part of our action-packed day is our “evening programs”. The entire camp comes together for a fun, creative event.

Trip day is a special day at Horseshoe, where campers enjoy either a trip out of camp or a special day in camp.

Every week we send out canoe, backpacking, camping and sailing trips to the lakes and rivers of the Northwoods like the Namekagon, Flambeau, and Brule. Each summer the oldest boys journey to Canada for a ten day adventure.

Campers have the opportunity to participate in inter-camp special events like ski invitationals, sailing regattas, tennis tournaments and swim meets.

Our Golden Horseshoe honor-tribe, a goal-oriented program which each boy strives to enter, encourages campers to participate in all areas of camp and develop self-esteem through this achievement.

Whether it is the Green/Blue Competition with games, song & cheer and an all-night treasure hunt, or the Shoe Madness where each camper is part of a college team, the excitement never ends at Horseshoe.

Special theme days like camper/counselor day, carnival day and socials with neighboring girls camps, add excitement and diversity to our program.

On Sunday evenings, campers and counselors share in a magical ceremony called Council Horseshoe – a traditional and unique evening loved by all.