The FSA Mission

Our goal is to create well-rounded campers and will stop at nothing to accomplish that. We want campers to discover and cultivate a passion for athletics for the same reasons we have: competition, socialization, self-esteem, and the ultimate experience…contributing to something bigger than ourselves!

What Makes us Different?

Our passion…for children and sports is the foundation FSA was built on. We are not a three-month operation that only works with children during Summer, but rather, we are an organization that works with families year round.

Our communication… is constant with our families.  As opposed to monthly, semi-annual or even annual communication, our continuous communication with our FSA families allows us the opportunity to stay ahead of the game, as well as the freedom to switch gears and pivot if need be.

Our staff & culture…is what separates us from park districts and other local camps. From day 1, FSA has been all character, all the time!  We have worked hard to create and maintain a culture where all players are treated fairly and encouraged to develop as individuals and athletes.  We pride ourselves as coaches who equally cater to the beginner, intermediate and advanced athlete.

Aside from FSA’s full-time employees, families will have piece of mind knowing all FSA counselors will have successfully completed a comprehensive training course.  Prior to camp, all FSA staff will have been lectured and instructed by some of the industry’s top professionals.

Our traditions… keep campers coming back every year!  Friday Fun-Days, USA vs. UK, formerly Tribal Takeover and now FSA Olympics, & Blue vs. Red bring out the most camaraderie, teamwork, competition and fun! Not to mention how we appreciate and honor our 5-year campers with FSA backpacks and 6-year campers with a customized FSA stadium chair.

Kevin and Colleen Kaminsky

Owners and Directors

Kevin was introduced to “camp” at a very young age. His passion for sports and children started when he was first asked in second grade what he wanted to be when he grew up- A KINDERGARTEN TEACHER AND BASKETBALL COACH! Those same passions exist today but in the incredible world of CAMP where he can fulfill both in one institution. Whether it be running his own mini sports centralized sports camps in high school or traveling all summer working overnight basketball camps in college, he was on a mission. After training youth basketball players on the north shore of Chicago, coaching junior high basketball teams, and being a part of a not-for-profit basketball program since 2000 a dream opportunity arose. Kevin had the opportunity to go become part of a new overnight camp, Camp Horseshoe. Working his way up from counselor to Athletic Director, then on to Program Director and ultimately as an Assistant Director he was able to understand how each part of the puzzle fits together.

During Kevin’s time in the camp industry he has not only volunteered for SCOPE Midwest, but also has gained certificates in WSI (Water Safety Instructor) and American Red Cross life guarding. He has also attained his Camp Director Safety Certification from the Gene Ezersky Camp Safety School.

While striving to create the best possible experience for campers in the Northwoods Kevin also co-founded the youth sports program on the North Shore of Chicago known simply as FSA.

In 2014 his lifelong goal of owning, operating, and building a camp from the ground up was attained, and FSA Sports Camp was born. Since its inception of having campers from just 2 towns, FSA Sports Camp now has spread across the North Shore with campers from over 10 communities.

When Kevin and Colleen met in 2010 Colleen decided to drive the 5+ hours to visit Kevin at Camp Horseshoe and see what his life was all about. Once she visited she too fell in love with the concept of CAMP. After spending years in the finance industry Colleen made a career altering decision to focus her passion on children as well. Since day 1 of FSA Sports Camp, Colleen has held the integral role of being “Camp Mom” to all the boys but also the glue and direct liaison and communication between parents and camp throughout the camp day. Being educated in various allergies, diabetes, and other health concerns Colleen has an innate ability to put parents minds at ease as they know she will treat their children as her own.

Aside from showering their own two girls, Marley and Kaya, with love, Colleen also serves as a substitute teacher to elementary school children in Lake Forest, IL during the school year and works as a pre-school teacher at First Presbyterian in Lake Forest.

Camp is truly a family affair for both Colleen and Kevin and they consider every camper and staff at FSA Sports Camp part of their family as well.