Ripken Baseball Fact Sheet
2008 Rookie Program (7-8 year old program)
Dates Offered: Week 1: June 16th – 19th
Week 2: June 23rd – 26th
Week 3: July 7th – 10th
Week 4: July 14th – 17th
Week 5: July 21st – 24th
Week 6: July 28th – 31st
Week 7: August 4th – 7th
Days Offered: Camp will run Monday through Thursday
Time of Camp: 9am – 1pm
Age Qualification: April 30th is the cut-off date. Campers must be 7 on or before April 30th, 2008 to be eligible.
Format: Day campers only
Lunch: Included each day
Give-aways: T-shirt and hat
Camper Limit: No more than 30 campers per week
Instructors: Three Ripken Baseball certified coaches will teach each camp class. The camper to instructor ratio will be approximately 10:1.
Instructional Focus: Campers will learn fundamentals in hitting, infield, outfield, pitching, throwing and game-
time instructional analysis.
Daily Games: Campers will play an instructional game each day after lunch.
Sample Schedule: 9:00am Warm-up
9:15am Instructional Station #1
9:50am Water/Bathroom Break
9:55am Instructional Station #2
10:30am Water/Bathroom Break
10:35am Instructional Station #3
11:15am Lunch
12:00pm Game
1:00pm Dismissal
Cost per Camper: $300
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2008 The Ripken Way Camp
Dates Offered
: All camps are listed as Sunday – Friday (Sunday check-in for overnight campers only)*Only offered* Week 7 August 3rd-August 8th TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Time of Camp: Day Campers – Must report by 7:45am Monday morning
Report Tuesday – Friday at 8:45am
9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday camp hours 9am – 12noon Friday camp hours
Overnight Campers - Check-in is 4-6pm on Sunday at Towson University
Official dismissal at 1 pm at Ripken Academy
Age Qualification: The Ripken Way Camp – 9-15 years old
Capacity: 240 campers
Meals: -Day campers receive lunch each day at our complex except Friday
-Overnight campers receive dinner on Sunday, B/L/D Monday –Thursday and
breakfast on Friday
Give-aways: Home and away jerseys / hat / team photo
Instructors: Ripken Baseball certified coaches will instruct at each camp. These are college players, former minor league players, and college/high school coaches. The camper to staff ratio will be approximately 8:1.
Instructional Focus: Campers will learn fundamentals in hitting, infield, outfield, pitching, throwing and
specialized team instruction. They will compete in competitive baseball activities during the
afternoon.
Daily Games:
Sample Schedule: 9:00am Introduction / Warm-up
9:15am Instructional Stations
12:30pm Lunch
1:45pm Competitive baseball activities/Specialized team instruction
3:45pm Games conclude / daily wrap-up
4:00pm Camp concludes for the day
5:00pm Dinner for overnight campers
6:00pm Overnight Activity for overnight campers
Overnight Activities: Overnight campers will stay at Towson University. We will be going to Putt Putt Fun Center, Aberdeen Ironbirds game, and the swimming pool. Campers will also gather on Thursday night for activities which include a camper slide show and raffle of prizes.
Cost per Camper: $495 for day campers / $895 for overnight campers
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2008 Specialty Training Camp
Dates Offered
: All camps are listed as Sunday – Friday (Sunday is check-in for overnight campers only)Week 1 June 15th – June 20th TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Week 4 July 13th – July 18th WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY
Week 6 July 27th- August 1st WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY
Time of Camp: Day Campers – Must report by 7:45am Monday morning (8:45am rest of week)
9am – 4pm camp hours Monday - Thursday
9am – 1pm on Friday
Overnight Campers - Check-in is 4-6pm on Sunday at West Nottingham Academy / Towson U.
Official dismissal at 1:00pm at Ripken Academy
Age Qualification: Specialized Training Camp – 10-12, 13-15 & 16-18 year olds
Capacity: 240 Campers
Meals: -Day campers receive lunch each day at our complex except Friday
-Overnight campers receive dinner on Sunday, B/L/D Monday –Thursday and
breakfast on Friday
Give-aways: Home and away jerseys / hat / team photo
Instructors: Ripken Baseball certified coaches will teach at each camp. These are college/high school coaches and former professional and collegiate players. The camper to staff ratio will be approximately 8:1.
Instructional Focus: Campers will learn more detailed and technical aspects of baseball while enhancing their
overall knowledge for the game. Each camper will have an opportunity to gain insight into position specific specialized training in two different areas they choose. Each Day they will spend 1 hour at each position for a total of 8 hours of specialty training. Additionally, hitting evaluations will be implemented using video analysis, powered by Dartfish. Each player will receive evaluations on a CD of his swings and instructional commentary from Ripken Certified full-time staff
Position Specific: Middle Infield (shortstop and 2nd base) / Corner Infield (1st and 3rd base) / Outfield / Pitching / Catching – Note: Camper must pick two different positions
Daily Games: Campers will play in instructional games and competitions each afternoon.
Sample Schedule: 9:00am Introduction / Warm-up
9:20am Primary position instruction
10:30am Offence instruction
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Secondary position instruction
2:30pm Instructional game
3:45pm Activities conclude / daily wrap-up
4:00pm Camp concludes for the day
5:00pm Dinner for overnight campers
6:00pm Overnight Activity for overnight campers
Overnight Activities: Overnight campers will stay at West Nottingham Academy or Towson University. They will be treated to trips and activities such as:
Week 1: Putt Putt Fun Center, Swimming Pool, Orioles vs. Astros Game, Slide Show of camp week
Week 4: Putt Putt Fun Center, Swimming Pool, IronBirds Game, Slide Show of camp week
Week 6: Putt Putt Fun Center, Swimming Pool, IronBirds Game, Slide Show of Camp week.
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Cost per Camper: $695 for day campers / $1095 for overnight campers
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2008 Ripken Experience – Specialty Training Camp
Dates Offered
: All camps are listed as Sunday – Friday (Sunday is check-in day for overnight campers)Week 2 June 22nd- June 27th WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY
Week 5 July 20th – July 25th TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Time of Camp: Day Campers – Must report by 7:45am on Monday (8:45am every other day)
9am – 4pm camp hours Monday - Thursday
9am – 1pm on Friday
Overnight Campers - Check-in is 4-6pm on Sunday at West Nottingham / Towson University
Official dismissal at 1pm on Friday at Ripken Academy
Age Qualification: Ripken Experience – Specialized Training Camp – 10-12, 13-15 & 16-18 year olds
Capacity: 240 Campers
Meals: -Day campers receive lunch each day except Friday
-Overnight campers receive dinner on Sunday, B/L/D Monday –Thursday and
breakfast on Friday
Give-aways: Home and away jerseys / pants / hat / batting gloves / t-shirt / shorts / team photo / bat bag / belt / socks / 1 signed item by Cal Ripken Jr.
Instructors: Cal Ripken Jr.(only 2 days), and other former Major and Minor League Players. In the past, we have had: Al Bumbry, B.J. Surhoff, Mark Parent, Ken Gerhart, John Habyan, Joe Orsulak, IronBird Players, etc. All other instructors will be Ripken Baseball certified coaches. The camper to instructor ratio will be approximately 8:1.
Instructional Focus: Campers will learn more detailed and technical aspects of baseball while enhancing their
overall knowledge for the game. Each camper will have an opportunity to learn the 2
different positions they choose from former major leaguers. Each day they will spend 1 hour per day at each position for a total of 8 hours of instruction (4 hours each). Additionally, hitting evaluations will be implemented using video analysis, powered by Dartfish. Each player will receive evaluations on a CD of his swings and instructional commentary from Ripken Certified full-time staff.
Position Specific: Middle Infield (SS & 2nd base)/ Corner Infield (1st & 3rd base) / Outfield / Pitching / Catching –
Note: Camper must pick two different positions
Daily Games: Campers will compete in instructional games during the afternoon portion of camp.
Sample Schedule: 9:00am Introduction / Warm-up
9:20am Primary position instruction
10:30am Offence instruction
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Secondary position instruction
2:30pm Instructional game
3:45pm Activities conclude / daily wrap-up
4:00pm Camp concludes for the day
5:00pm Dinner for overnight campers
6:00pm Overnight Activity for overnight campers
Overnight Activities:
Week 2: Maryland Science Center, M&T Flag Football, Putt Putt Fun Center, Ironbirds Game
Week 5: Maryland Science Center, M&T Flag Football, Orioles vs. Blue Jays game, Putt Putt Fun Center
Cost per Camper: $895 for day campers / $1295 for overnight campers
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2008 Ripken MLB Experience – Specialty Training Camp
Dates Offered
: All camps are listed as Sunday – Friday (Sunday is check-in for overnight campers only)Week 3 July 6th – July 11th WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY
Time of Camp: Day Campers – Must report by 7:45am on Monday (8:45am every other day)
9am – 4pm camp hours Monday - Thursday
9am – 1pm on Friday
Overnight Campers - Check-in is 4-6pm on Sunday at WNA
Official dismissal at 1pm at Ripken Academy
Age Qualification: Ripken MLB Experience – Specialized Training Camp – 10-12, 13-15 & 16-18 year olds
Capacity: 240 Campers
Meals: -Day campers receive lunch each day except Friday
-Overnight campers receive dinner on Sunday, B/L/D Monday –Thursday and
breakfast on Friday
Give-aways: Major League Home and away jerseys / pants / Authentic Major League hat (choose from 24 teams) / batting gloves / t-shirt / shorts / team photo / bat bag / belt / socks / Prize Pack from MLB / 1 signed item by Cal Ripken Jr. / 10 MLB Lot Gift Packages / Authentic MLB baseballs for camp use
Instructors: Cal Ripken Jr.(only 2 days), and other former Major and Minor League Players. In the past, we have had: Al Bumbry, B.J. Surhoff, Mark Parent, Ken Gerhart, John Habyan, Joe Orsulak, IronBird Players, etc. All other instructors will be Ripken Baseball certified coaches. The camper to instructor ratio will be approximately 8:1.
Instructional Focus: Campers will learn more detailed and technical aspects of baseball while enhancing their
overall knowledge for the game. Each camper will have an opportunity to learn the 2
different positions they choose from former major leaguers. Each day they will spend 1 hour at each position for a total of 8 hours of instruction (4 hours at each). Additionally, hitting evaluations will be implemented using video analysis, powered by Dartfish. Each player will receive evaluations on a CD of his swings and instructional commentary from Ripken Certified full-time staff
Position Specific: Middle Infield / Corners / Outfield / Pitching / Catching – Note Camper must pick two different positions
Daily Games: Campers will compete in instructional games during the afternoon portion of camp.
Sample Schedule: 9:00am Introduction / Warm-up Trip to Citizen’s Bank BP for camp day/evening
9:20am Primary position instruction (JULY 8TH)
10:30am Offence instruction
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Secondary position instruction
2:30pm Instructional game
3:45pm Activities conclude / daily wrap-up
4:00pm Camp concludes for the day
5:00pm Dinner for overnight campers
6:00pm Overnight Activity for overnight campers
Overnight Activities:
Cost per Camper: $995 for day campers / $1395 for overnight campers
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Age |
Give |
Instructors |
Instructional |
Overnight |
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Away |
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Focus |
Activities |
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Rookie |
7 to 8 |
t-shirt |
10 to 1 |
-Basic Fundamentals |
NONE |
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(day only 9am-1pm) |
hat |
-Ripken Certified Coaches |
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$300 |
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Ripken Way |
9 to 12 |
home/away jersey |
8 to 1 |
-Basic Fundamentals |
1.Putt Putt Fun Center |
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Day: $495 |
hat |
-Ripken Certified Coaches |
2.Swimming Pool |
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Overnight: $895 |
team photo |
3.Baseball Game |
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Ripken Specialty |
10 to 18 |
home/away jersey |
8 to 1 |
-Advanced position training |
1.Putt Putt Fun Center |
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Day: $695 |
hat |
-Ripken Certified Coaches |
-Video Analysis |
2.Swimming Pool |
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Overnight: $1,095 |
team photo |
3.Baseball Game |
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Ripken Specialty |
10 to 18 |
-home/away jersey |
8 to 1 |
-Advanced position training |
1.MD. Science Ctr. |
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Experience |
-pants |
-Cal Ripken (only 2 days) |
-Video Analysis |
2.M & T Bank Flag FB |
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Day: $895 |
-hat |
-Former Professional Players |
3.Baseball Game |
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Overnight: $1,295 |
-batting gloves |
-Ripken Certified Coaches |
4.Putt Putt Fun Center |
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-t-shirt |
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-shorts |
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-team photo |
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-bat bag |
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-belt |
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-socks |
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-1 signature from CRJ. |
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Ripken Specialty |
10 to 18 |
-Major League home/away jersey |
8 to 1 |
1.MD. Science Ctr. |
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MLB |
-pants |
-Cal Ripken (only 2 days) |
2.M & T Bank Flag FB |
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Day: $995 |
-Major League hat |
-MLB Staff |
3.Baseball Game |
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Overnight: $1,395 |
-batting gloves |
-Ripken Certified Coaches |
4.Putt Putt Fun Center |
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-t-shirt |
-1 Signature from CRJ |
Other: |
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-shorts |
-Video Analysis |
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-team photo |
-Advanced position training |
-Autograph session with other MLB Players |
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-bat bag |
-Use of MLB fields |
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-belt |
-10 Lot MLB Packages |
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-socks |
-Furnished Prized Drawings |
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-MLB Prize Pack |
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