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ValleyCats Academy Baseball Camp 2018 - Ages 6-9 and 10-13


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/10/2018
Each season the ValleyCats host Academy Baseball Camps, with each camp taking place on the playing field at "The Joe," with professional instructors that include ValleyCats players and staff. Groups divided into ages 6-9 and 10-13. 2018 camps are July 18-16, July 24-26, or August 9-10.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Each camp includes:

  • Tour of Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
  • Photos with ValleyCats players
  • Lunch each day
  • (4) tickets to a 2018 ValleyCats game
  • ValleyCats Academy t-shirt
  • ValleyCats cap

Minors Camp: Ages 6-9 - $140

July 24-26, 2018: 9:00am - Noon

Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of the game during this three day camp filled with instruction from ValleyCats players and coaching staff. Campers will have a chance to hit, throw, run, and field while having FUNwith other campers of their own age. 

The third day of camp features an 11:00 AM ValleyCats game against the Auburn Doubledays. Sign-in will still be at the Main Gate, but campers will move to the HVCC softball field for instruction. Campers will return to The Joe at 11:00 AM to watch the game and eat lunch. More details and instructions will be provided in an email as camp approaches.



Fielding & Hitting Camp: Ages 10-13 - $125

July 18-19, 2018: 9:00am - Noon

This two-day program is designed to teach players ages 10-13 how to build their individual skills fielding and hitting. With a limited number of participants, ValleyCats players and staff will be able to adjust drills and exercises according to each group of campers.

Campers will have the opportunity to work with and meet ValleyCats players and staff while practicing on the field at The Joe. Each day will include a stretch-run-throw, offense and defense fundamentals, and hitting. Campers will take live Batting Practice on Day Two.

Pitching & Catching Camp: Ages 10-13 - $125

August 9-10, 2018: 9:00am - Noon

This two-day program is designed to teach players ages 10-13 how to build their individual skills as a pitcher or catcher. With a limited number of participants, ValleyCats players and staff will be able to adjust drills and exercise according to each group of campers.

Pitchers will learn proper throwing mechanics, along with information on proper grips for fastball and off-speed pitches. This is a drill focused camp that will give players a multitude of ways to practice at home.

Catcher will learn responsibilities of being a catcher (receiving, blocking, throwing, tag plays, bunts, and pop-ups) while learning the most specialized position on the field.

SAVE $40 BY REGISTERING FOR BOTH FIELDING/HITTING & PITCHING/CATCHING CAMPS AT ONCE!



(Click on the image below to scroll through photos of past Academy Camps)


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

Joseph L Bruno Stadium
80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY, 12180
United States

Phone:

518-629-2287
Contact name: 
Michelle Skinner
The event has already taken place on this date: 
08/10/2018
Time: 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price: 
$125 or $140, depending on the camp

Ages

9-12 years