Our flagship summer camp(s) for BIG MEN and GUARDS will take place once again in Grand Rapids, MI. As in 2026 we will be in the MSA WOODLAND gym located at 2100 28th Street SE. Our “official” camp hotel will once more be the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Grand Marriott Airport at 5430 28th Street Court S.E where there will be a group rate. Families are free to make their own arrangements elsewhere if you prefer. The hotel is approximately 5 miles from the gym. Transportation to and from the gym will be provided to participants without cars at camp.

Hotel rooms include a full fridge, stove top, microwave and other amenities for cooking for those who wish. Daily complimentary breakfast is included. There is a major supermarket steps away, and multiple eating options all within a 10-minute walk. 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 the 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 as well as professional players to find the ideal number of days.

Our daily schedule includes two practices and one mental coaching session. Each year we focus on a limited number of target skills designed to help both bigs and guards, and help players to master these skills to the point of being able to use them in games. Toward the end of the camp players have a chance to test their skills in a game featuring a qualified referee.

Players attending on their own needing to be paired up with one other player should contact us at info@bigman.camp

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

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.