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The Baseball Camp is designed for the camper who wants to enjoy the outdoors, acquire some baseball knowledge, and make new friends. The emphasis of this camp is both on the fundamentals of baseball and on having fun.
A typical morning begins with small-group instruction to develop skills in hitting, fielding, throwing, bunting, and positional play. A series of controlled scrimmages allows the coaching staff the opportunity to evaluate campers' play. Games and noncompetitive skill contests are conducted in the afternoon, and everyone participates and plays. The afternoon continues with a focus on fundamentals to reinforce each camper's skill development.
Optional swim for Baseball Camp is offered only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
What to Bring
Campers for all camps should dress so that you will be ready to participate actively in games and skill building activities. We recommend wearing shorts and a t-shirt or sweatshirt, depending on the weather. Your child's footwear should provide good lateral support and be appropriate for the sport in which he or she is signed up. A Baseball Glove, hat, shorts or baseball pants. In addition, you should bring an athletic bag with sun block, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes for the afternoon session, and jacket in case of rain. Finally, be sure to clearly label all items.
Program Objectives
- Improve basic game skills: hitting, throwing, catching, and bunting
- Improve offensive and defensive positional play
- Learn basic strategies and rules of baseball
- Make new friends
MATT NOONE, CAMP DIRECTOR
Men's Baseball Coach, Babson College
A graduate of Princeton University, Matt Noone begins his eighth season as director of the Baseball Camp and head baseball coach at Babson College. In 2004, he led the Beavers to their first NCAA Tournament berth, and was named NEWMAC Coach of the Year. Noone also works as a left-handed batting practice pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
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