Our Camp Day
Fun, positive & educative!
What to Bring:
Campers should bring their own glove and are encourage to wear baseball pants and cleats. Shirts, catchers gear, bats and helmets are provided.
Gear will be for sale at the field, and can be purchased with cash or check:
Additional shirts $20
Baseball hats $20
Shorts $20
Sun hats $50
"Baseball Forever" by Colman McCarthy $20
Weather Policy:
In the event of rain please call 631-907-2566. Rain outs and rain delays will be posted via voice message at 8am.
Every effort will be made to hold camp safely. If the weather radar indicates rain subsiding by mid morning we will delay camp up to 2 hours.
In the event of unexpected rain during camp we will shelter in the cottage next to the tennis courts.
Camp Schedule:
Lecture/Discussion:
Our day starts with a five minute all camp lecture and discussion of that days objectives.
Warm-Ups:
9am-9:30am—batting practice and skills. All campers warm up with footwork technique in the outfield and stretch together at the start of camp.
Form Groups:
After warm up and stretching we form a rookie, younger, middle and older group based upon a combination of age and ability. A campers desire to advance to an older group or stay in a younger group will be respectfully considered and ultimately depends on safety, readiness and need. In our 'farm system' we encourage campers to strive for excellence in their assigned group, make that group better, be patient and advance when called upon.
Catch:
After we break into groups we start with a comprehensive game of catch including instruction on mechanics, long hops, transfers, tags, pump fakes, footwork, long toss and relays.
Square Drills:
A 'square drill' includes instruction on circling the ground ball, turning double plays, catching backhanded, catching a fly ball, going back on a fly ball, throwing to the cut off and working on defensive jumps to the batted ball.
Games:
We stress the importance of knowledge and versatility and ask campers to gain experience playing a primary, secondary and tertiary defensive position. Pace of play is a priority for a fun and productive game. To ensure solid pace we feature coach pitching calibrated to keep the ball consistently in the strike zone, keep the ball in play and to appropriately challenge an individual campers ability.
Pitching Lessons:
Pitching lessons are given upon request before camp and during break time.
Full Day Option:
Features comprehensive pro style batting practice, defensive skills and fitness training. Full day campers are required to pack a lunch. Snacks and bottled water are available.
12:30pm - 1pm: Lunch break and free time
1pm - 2pm: Skills and game time
Extended Coverage Option:
Coaches are available for extra coverage from 2pm - 3pm Monday - Friday for an additional fee of $100 dollars per camper. Extra coverage includes defensive skills and batting practice.