McCracken Basketball Camp Wayland Academy
IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HAVE SERIOUS FUN
AT MCCRACKEN BASKETBALL CAMPS
America's oldest co-ed boarding school is hosting one of McCracken Basketball's most popular locations in summer 2025. Players will utilize Lindsay Gymnasium and Wayland's Field House, originally built for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks summer training camp, and will leave camp with a higher basketball IQ.
McCracken Basketball Camps Complete Skills Program offers detailed, personal instruction and drills to help players thrive, gain a deeper understanding of the game, and develop their skills at every position.
Highlights Include
- Skill-appropriate drills for each player and drill group
- Top competition in daily league games and scrimmages
- Individual and group contests for awards
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Todd German
Coach German has been involved with The McCracken Basketball Camp for over 40 years - as a camper, counselor, Assistant Camp Director, and now as Camp Director. German was a standout high school and college athlete from Bronson, MI. He played basketball at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Manchester College; he was the leading scorer, rebounder, and MVP at. German received his master's degree from Western Michigan University.
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Camp Coach Annie Eggleston
Coach Annie Eggleston has been coaching high school basketball in Michigan and Indiana and working with McCracken Basketball Camps for over 20 years. Prior to coaching she played basketball at Olivet College.
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Camp Coach David Vogel
David Vogel is a current Graduate Assistant Coach at Texas Christian University. Prior to coaching, he finished his playing career at DePauw. The Bluffton, Ind., native graduated in 2018 with a degree in communications. He is a longtime camper and coach at McCracken Basketball Camps. He attended Norwell High School where he led his team to the IHSAA State Finals.
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Staff McCracken Basketball Camps
The director will be joined by trained, high-energy counselors who will help coach campers and supervise all camp activities.
Camp Details
July 28-32, 2025
- All Campers Check-in: Monday between 1PM-2PM at Roush Hall.
- All Campers Closing Ceremony: Thursday at 3:30PM. Check-out following at 4:30PM.
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
- ROOM KEYS
Available upon request at check-in time for a $20.00 deposit. Deposits will be returned at checkout when the room key is returned. The deposit is forfeited if the key is lost.
- CAMP MAIL
If you wish to receive mail while at camp, please address as: Camper's Name, c/o McCracken Basketball Camp, Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 53916
- SUPERVISION
Campers are supervised 24 hours a day. The staff live in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all camp activities, both on and off the court.
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS
On the first day of camp, all extended day campers should arrive between 1PM-2PM dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
Monday:
♦ Commuter Campers stay until 9:45PM.
♦ Dinner is provided.
Tuesday-Wednesday:
♦ Commuter Camper Hours are 9AM-9:45PM.
♦ Lunch and dinner provided.
Thursday:
♦ Commuter Camper Hours are 9AM-4:30PM.
♦ Lunch is provided. Check-out immediately following closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: MON 2PM-9:45PM, TUES-WED 9AM-9:45PM, THURS 9AM-4:30PM
CELL PHONES
Campers are allowed to bring a cell phone to camp. Cell phones must be kept in the dorm room and can only be used there (not in the gym, cafeteria, etc.). Please talk to your child prior to arrival about using cell phones only to communicate important camp information (pick-up time, game schedule, etc.). We would also hope that you, as parents, keep calls to your child to a minimum. Part of the camp experience is giving your child the chance to get away and to be on their own. Cell phones are not necessary as there are pay phones available. Should an event arise, the Site Director will have a phone available for campers to use and/or will personally contact the parents.
PICTURES
A group picture of the campers may be ordered at check-in time for a fee of $5. The group picture will be handed out before the end of the camp session.
PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
PACKING LIST
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
● Athletic, on-court clothing
● Athletic shoes
● Water bottle
● Packed lunch and snacks
● Small gym bag/backpack
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
● Athletic clothing mentioned above
● Comfortable off-court clothing
● Flip flops
● Toiletries
● Personal items & medications
● Washcloth and bath towel
● Fan (optional)
● Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter, or sleeping bag
CUSTOMER PORTAL
To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, and Camp Information Packet, please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal
CAMPER EVALUATION
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. In addition, campers will be evaluated and then split up into smaller groups according to age and ability.
MEDICAL PROTOCOL
The camp staff will be able to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
COMPANY POLICIES
If you need to cancel for any reason up until 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for tuition fees paid that is good through the following year for any sport and is transferable to any immediate family member. Participants who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows for any reason) or who do not contact USSC to cancel at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in will not receive a voucher or refund. Cash refunds are given only if Cancellation Protection was purchased at the time of registration and the cancellation is made before your balance due date.
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided by the camp to or from any airports. If you are flying to or from camp, we recommend using an airport shuttle service. Please schedule flights as close as you can to the check-in times on the first day and check-out times on the last day.
BASKETBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our basketball camps please see our FAQ page.
*Please note, this information is subject to change.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsOVERNIGHT CAMPERS
ROOM KEYS
Available upon request at check-in time for a $20.00 deposit. Deposits will be returned at checkout when the room key is returned. The deposit is forfeited if the key is lost.
CAMP MAIL
If you wish to receive mail while at camp, please address as: Camper's Name, c/o McCracken Basketball Camp, Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 53916
SUPERVISION
Campers are supervised 24 hours a day. The staff live in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all camp activities, both on and off the court.
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS
On the first day of camp, all extended day campers should arrive between 1PM-2PM dressed and ready to play. Drop off and pick up locations will be given out at registration.
Monday:
♦ Commuter Campers stay until 9:45PM.
♦ Dinner is provided.
Tuesday-Wednesday:
♦ Commuter Camper Hours are 9AM-9:45PM.
♦ Lunch and dinner provided.
Thursday:
♦ Commuter Camper Hours are 9AM-4:30PM.
♦ Lunch is provided. Check-out immediately following closing ceremony.
Daily Schedule: MON 2PM-9:45PM, TUES-WED 9AM-9:45PM, THURS 9AM-4:30PM
CELL PHONES
Campers are allowed to bring a cell phone to camp. Cell phones must be kept in the dorm room and can only be used there (not in the gym, cafeteria, etc.). Please talk to your child prior to arrival about using cell phones only to communicate important camp information (pick-up time, game schedule, etc.). We would also hope that you, as parents, keep calls to your child to a minimum. Part of the camp experience is giving your child the chance to get away and to be on their own. Cell phones are not necessary as there are pay phones available. Should an event arise, the Site Director will have a phone available for campers to use and/or will personally contact the parents.
PICTURES
A group picture of the campers may be ordered at check-in time for a fee of $5. The group picture will be handed out before the end of the camp session.
MEDICAL CARE
Complete first aid facilities are available. A hospital with 24-hour emergency service is located nearby.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided by the camp to or from any airports. If you are flying to or from camp, we recommend using an airport shuttle service. Please schedule flights as close as you can to the check-in times on the first day and check-out times on the last day.
INFORMATION PACKET
A detailed camper information packet containing check-in location, health/release forms, emergency contact numbers, and a checklist of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers prior to the start of camp. The health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp. DO NOT MAIL. If you have special medicines to take, bring them with written instructions on the reverse side of the health report.
*Please note, this information is subject to change.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 AM Wake-up
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:00 AM Lectures/Demonstrations
- 9:45 AM Drills/Stations/Scrimmage
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Rest
- 2:00 PM Lectures/Demonstrations/Contests
- 3:00 PM Drills/Stations/Scrimmage
- 4:30 PM Swimming/Recreation
- 5:30 PM Dinner
- 6:30 PM League Games
- 9:00 PM Night Program
- 10:30 PM Lights Out
Wayland Academy is located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Highway 151, approximately 40 miles northeast of Madison. Campers will be housed in two per room in the Wayland Academy dorms. All meals will be served in the school cafeteria. Basketball instruction and play will take place in Lindsay Gymnasium and the Fieldhouse.
McCracken Basketball Camp Wayland Academy
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