2017 Team Comp from Camp Deerhorn on Vimeo.
Every year we pick four 16 year old campers to lead our four camp teams: the Wolves, Eagles, Bears, and Bobcats. These four boys have shown loyalty and service to Deerhorn and have proven themselves to already be leaders and role models. Kids look up to these leaders as they strive to live their lives according to the Deerhorn Creed. (Note, our team names changed in 2023. We are proud of our history and traditions, but sometimes change is necessary.)
Even kids who aren’t as focused on competition enjoy being part of the team and competing together in the evening activities and Sunday afternoon all-camp events. They are proud to be part of their team, and wear their colors proudly.
Each camper can also earn stars in each activity: red, blue, & gold. The points earned help him earn a patch at the end of the session, and also contribute toward the team total. Many kids report that the team competitions are their favorite part of camp.
Meet the Deerhorn Leaders of 2025
We are thrilled to introduce the incredible Leader crew of 2025! They have a combined 30 years as Deerhorn campers and hail from all across the United States!
We know they are going to help make the summer of 2025 the best yet!
Mark Nomellini lives in Chicago, IL. This summer will be his 9th as a camper, and he is so excited to be leading the Deerhorn Bears.
Bennett Blaustein is excited to be leading the Deerhorn Eagles and is from Denver, Colorado. Next summer will be his 8th as a camper.
Walker Dulaney lives in Louisville, KY. He will be leading the Deerhorn Wolves for his 7th summer as a camper.
Next summer will be Zach Osborn’s 6th as a camper. He hails from Oakland, California, and will be leading the Deerhorn Bobcats.
The Summer of 2024
The Eagles have won the summer of 2024! They pulled ahead in the final stretch to come out on top. And the Bobcats have edged out the Bears for 3rd place. It was an amazing summer of team competition!
1st Place- Eagles 126,150
2nd Place- Wolves 125,400
3rd Place- Bobcats 112,800
4th Place- Bears 111,700
