Rhinelander, WI
A typical day at Horseshoe: Wake up at 8am, Flag/Breakfast at 8:30am, Cabin Clean-up at 9:15am, then two Morning Clubs for instructional activities, followed by League Games before Lunch at 1pm, Rest Hour at 2pm, more League Games at 3pm, Open Areas at 4:20pm, Flag/Dinner at 5:45pm, and an Evening Activity at 7pm. At Horseshoe, every day is fresh, innovative and fun.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Soaring down a 300-foot zip line, conquering the high ropes course, mountain biking through the Northwoods trails—Horseshoe campers are always on the move. Camp Horseshoe's adventure program lets boys take safe risks, test limits, and experience new thrills each day. Our highly developed outdoor adventure activities teach boys survival skills such as building a campfire, paddling a canoe, and pitching a tent. Through these authentic outdoor experiences, Horseshoe boys develop perseverance and gain an enhanced appreciation for nature.
Campers live with their counselors and bunkmates in new, comfortable cabins. Each cabin houses 8–10 campers along with 2–3 counselors, and features front and back entrances, plenty of windows, smoke detectors, electric outlets, new beds with comfortable mattresses, and a full dresser and extra shelves for each camper. To promote cohesiveness among divisions, each cabin shares a deck with their neighboring cabin and has a view of the lake. All campers enjoy new, well-maintained bathroom and shower facilities.
Horseshoe's Special Events rouse the spirit and capture the imagination. Horseshoe Exclusives include the Green/Blue Competition, 4 days of games, cheers, and contests—plus an all-night treasure hunt, and Shoe Madness, a week for collegiate teams to face off in exciting challenges. Green/Blue spirit rules the day in inter-camp events such as ski invitationals, sailing regattas, tennis tournaments, swim meets, and athletic matches with surrounding camps.
Traditions such as Council Horseshoe, Blue/Green, Shoe Madness, campfires, songs, and the Honor Tribes create a sense of belonging that connects generations of Horseshoe campers. These traditions help transform camp from a collection of activities into a community with a shared history, culture, and spirit.
At the center of camp life is the Horseshoe Brotherhood, which is built on three core values: Integrity. Leadership. Fellowship. These values come to life every day—whether older campers are mentoring younger boys, teammates are supporting one another, or cabins are celebrating effort as much as achievement.
At Horseshoe, growth happens through real camp experiences. Boys learn: Confidence by trying, improving, and accomplishing meaningful goals. Independence by making choices, managing routines, and becoming more responsible. Friendship through cabin life, teams, traditions, and shared adventure. Resilience by learning that mistakes, challenges, and setbacks are part of getting better. Empathy by living closely with others and learning how to be a good cabinmate, teammate, and friend. Leadership by watching strong role models and becoming one for others.
2027-06-14 – 2027-07-09
3.5 weeks · $8,800
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-14 – 2027-08-05
7 weeks · $15,200
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-11 – 2027-08-05
3.5 weeks · $8,800
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗Camp Horseshoe's 140-acre Northwoods facility features 3 grass athletic fields, 4 outdoor basketball courts, 3 baseball diamonds, a Pickleball Complex with 4 courts, an 8,000 square-foot indoor gym, a 55-foot Climbing Tower, a 300-foot Zipline, a Golf Driving Range, Archery Range, Rifle Range, Fitness Center, Mountain Biking Trails, and a Health Center staffed by 3 Nurses. New comfortable cabins include storm shelters.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗First-time campers and families begin their journey to 'The Shoe' before they ever step foot on the bus with information, reunions and new camper orientations. Once at camp, each new camper is matched up with a Big Brother the first night of camp. Big Brothers are the oldest campers who know Horseshoe almost as well as the counselors. Throughout the first week of camp, and all summer long, Big Brothers play a big role in making sure your camper not only adjusts but excels. They will take your son on a personal tour of camp, introduce him to other campers, and spend time learning the camp cheers—all to ensure he is comfortable and feels that all-important sense of belonging right off the bat.
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