2025 Michigan Big Man AND Guard Camp

July 27th – August 2nd, 2025

Our flagship summer camp for big men and guards will take place once again at the Michigan Sports Academies Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids, MI. The facility, with multiple courts, is just steps away from the hotel, and a large supermarket, Walmart, and multiple restaurants are all nearby. Hotel rooms include a full fridge, stove top, microwave and other amenities. The free hotel shuttle will pick up those players staying at the hotel.

This year, Rick, George, Gordon, Jay, and Barak will all be returning to coach and we look forward to adding one more dedicated big man coach as well. Our overall philosophy is to balance skill teaching with helping you strengthen your own particular skill set. We believe this has proven then most effective way to ensure that you not only leave the camp a better player but that once your new season is underway you will continue to use what you have learned rather than revert to old habits (which is always the natural tendency. We have consulted with past participants and many professional players to find the ideal number of days and daily schedule.

Our addition of full-on games with a ref in the last days of the camp proved to be excellent innovation. This year we will have games the last two days where you will put to the test everything you have learned.

We have also taken every possible step to keep the camp affordable. Here is a breakdown of camp costs:

  • Pay by May 31st and the cost will be $695.
  • If you pay after May 31st, the camp will run $845.
  • All prices quoted above include non-refundable $75 administrative fee
  • Scholarships are available to participants who apply by June 1 and pay by the June 30 deadline. Scholarships may cover between 25-75% of the camp cost in exchange for community service hours. All scholarship requirements MUST be completed by July 15. Contact info@bigman.camp for details.
  • This year we will be based out of the Candlewood Suites next to the MSA Fieldhouse. Players and parents are free to make your own hotel reservations. Players needing to be paired up with one other player should contact us at info@bigman.camp
  • We may be able to give subsidies for those coming from farther away who will require air travel but will only know closer to the time of the camp.
  • IN THE EVENT THAT THE CAMP IS CANCELED FOR ANY reason you will receive a FULL refund. This applies ONLY to participation fees paid directly to the Rick Mahorn Big Man Camp for camp or hotel, AND DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY PAYMENTS YOU HAVE MADE DIRECTLY TO AIRLINES, HOTELS, OR 3RD PARTY BOOKING SITES.
  • Any cancellations by July 15th will receive 50% refund OR you can purchase cancellation insurance for $125 at time of registration and receive full refund except for administrative fee. Scholarships-apply by June 1st.
  • Participants should provide their own medical insurance. In the unlikely event of any mishap, there is a walk-in clinic just down the street from the gym.
  • Players should make every effort to arrive in good physical condition. Adequate warm-up and cooling-down as well as water breaks will be scheduled.
  • REMEMBER: YOUR SPOT AT THE CAMP IS ONLY GUARANTEED UPON OUR RECEIPT OF FULL PAYMENT.

Payment may be made by check or via Zelle to the account for RickMahornBigManCamp@gmail.com

Payment must be received in full to receive any discounted rates for early registration.

For additional information contact us at info@bigman.camp

*Players requesting scholarships to cover part of the camp cost should contact us as indicated above

Questions? Click the FAQs link above.