Find Baseball Camps

Posted on May 5, 2010 by scott

How to Find Baseball Camps That Fit Your Needs

When looking for a baseball camp this summer, remember that you have to know what you’re looking for to find it. All baseball camps are not created equal. Some camps will focus on different things. Knowing what you want out of the experience will help you decide which camp is best.

If you want a chance to be seen by college coaches and scouts who are actively recruiting new players, look for a prospect or showcase camp. These camps will have recruiters watching practice and game sessions, with an eye toward finding new talent. Read the camp description. Even if it isn’t called a showcase or prospect camp, it may still be camp geared toward recruiting.

If you are looking for a chance to play baseball with other kids at the same level as you are, look for a camp that says that full games are a part of the camp curriculum. Most instructional camps will have a game or two as part of the schedule, but some camps will host more. Read the schedule for the camp to see how much time is devoted to games and what type of games they will be. Sometimes you’ll see scrimmage games listed. Other camps have organized tournaments.

If you are looking for instruction, look for a camp that’s main focus is on skills training and technique. Lots of camps will offer instruction of some kind, but if learning how to be a better player is your main goal, then look for a camp that is going to spend the most amount of time on teaching you what you need to know. You might also consider a specialized camp for position players to really get some intense, position-specific training to improve your game.