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BASEBALL
Tony David Baseball Camps 2023
Youth Baseball Camps
June 12-15, June 26-29, July 10-13 and July 17-20
Grades entering K-7, $200, check in from 8:30-9:00 a.m., camp from 9 a.m.-noon
All youth camps are from 9:00 to 12:00 each day and from Monday through Thursday.
The cost of each camp is $200.00 and includes $5.00 towards the “Snack Bank” for the week during camp breaks, a Samford Water Bottle, and camp t-shirt. Instruction: Campers will be filmed hitting & have their swing analyzed. The camp will cover fundamentals of throwing, hitting, fielding, pitching, and base running.
Groups: Campers divided by age into small groups, keeping the coach to player ratio low. They will have the opportunity to be placed with friends at camp. • Games: on days 2, 3 and 4 the campers will participate in scrimmage games. The games will include age & ability specific instruction from staff • Weather Issues: Our State-of-the-Art Indoor hitting facility will be used to battle both heat and precipitation this summer.
Middle School Advanced Camp
May 30-June 1, 6th to 8th graders, $200, check in begins at 8:15 on May 30, camp from 9 a.m. - Noon
The camp is designed for campers at a higher level than the youth camps with a more advanced and technical level of instruction for the players. Each player will receive detailed instruction on hitting, hitting for power, fielding, and throwing. Individual defensive instruction at each position will also be provided for each. Every player will have their swing filmed and analyzed. The camp will also focus on leading off and pick plays as this age group transitions from the youth baseball world. Players will be divided into separate groups by age. We will play scrimmage games on the full field at Samford. The Samford coaches will coach the teams in the games and provide instruction. There are no meals involved with the camp. Each camper will receive a camp Tshirt as well as Camp Water Bottle. Limited number of Participants.
High School Elite Camp
July 24-25
• Entering 9th graders through recent 2023 graduates
Day 1 (24th) - check in begins at 12:30, camp from 1 - 7 p.m., Day 2 (25th) - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Email: chloe@campwoodmont.com
Website: campwoodmont.com
Ages: 6-14 (Boys and girls)
Dates: May 28-July 28 (One- or two-week sessions)
YMCA Camp Cosby (Residential)
Independence, joy, excitement and life-long friendships are what you’ll find at YMCA Camp
Cosby. Situated on 135 acres on the shores of beautiful Lake Logan Martin, this weeklong sleepaway camp offers the perfect camp atmosphere.
Telephone: (256) 268-2007
Address: 2290 Paul Bear Bryant Road, Alpine, AL 35014
Email: cosby@ymcabham.org
Website: campcosby.ymcabham.org
Ages: 6-16
Dates: June 4th - July 28th
VARIETY/SPECIALTY CAMPS
Camp Briarwood Day Camp
Campers travel from Briarwood Presbyterian Church to Camp Kanawahala in Chelsea every day for hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, canoeing and more. Bible stories and songs help children grow in their relationships with each other and God. Lunch and snacks are provided each day.
Telephone: (205) 776-5237
Address: Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham
Email: Quest@briarwood.org
Website: campbriarwood.org
Ages: Rising grades 1-3
Dates: June 19-23
Camp Dawson Day Camp
Day camps are held at the beautiful, wooded Camp Dawson near Calera, just the place for a summer adventure. Each morning, campers will meet at the Family Recreation Center on Dawson’s campus and travel by bus to camp. A variety of activities with something sure to satisfy every camper, including archery, swimming, BB guns, recreation, crafts, high ropes course and rock wall climbing.
Telephone: (205) 879-1758
Email: bhuff@dawsonchurch.org
Website: dawsonchurch.org
Ages: Grades 1-5, completed
Dates: Camp I – June 12-15; Camp II – June 26-June 30
Camp Fletcher Summer Day Camp
Camp Fletcher is more than just a summer camp offering a broad range of outdoor challenges and activities in a 300-acre woodland preserve. It’s an experience that young people, from literally all walks of life, remember. In its Summer Day Camp program, young people ages 515 enjoy a broad range of experiences and challenges, making friends and spending time in The Great Outdoors — all in a safe and secure environment.
Telephone: (205) 584-6033
Address: 5150 Fletcher Rd., Bessemer
Email: Camp.Fletcher@BridgeWaysAL.org
Website: bridgewaysal.org
Ages: 5 – 15 year olds
Email: administrator@campstraightstreet.com
Telephone: (205) 978-6000
Address: 2281 Old Tyler Rd., Hoover
Kidcam Camp @ Oak Mountain
Kidcam offers 10 weeks of summer fun with all the best activities offered at Oak Mountain State Park. Purchase only the weeks you need and build your summer around you!
Telephone: (877) 454-3226
Address: 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham
Email: rocky@kidcamcamps.com
Website: kidcamcamps.com
Ages: 5 to 13
Dates: May 30-August 4
Levite Jewish Community Center’s Camp LJCC
A tradition since 1952, the LJCC’s summer camps are filled with opportunities for children to play, explore and experience all that camp has to offer. Program includes indoor and outdoor activities, singing, dancing, sports, swimming, fields trips and much more.
Telephone: (205) 510-9028
Address: 3960 Montclair Rd., Birmingham
Email: gillianm@bhamjcc.org
Website: bhamjcc.org
Ages: Grades K-8, rising
Dates: June 5- August 11
Conservatory of the Arts Camps at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church - VHMC For campers who prefer to take a more “artsy” approach to summer, the Conservatory of the Arts at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church might be just the ticket. Camp sessions will feature Art Workshop, Theatre Camp, Creative Writing, Life Skills and more.
Telephone: (205) 769-0141
Address: 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills
Email: coa@vhumc.org
Website: coa.mymusicstaff.com
VHMC’s Summer Days
There’s something for everybody – including mad scientists, Lego/Barbie/American Girl Doll lovers, Game Players, Wet- N-Wild -Get Wet week, PE Escape Rooms, and Pay it Forward/ Serve Camp – at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church’s Summer Days camps. Each week is a different theme! Keep your kids busy for part or all of the summer or with a variety of weeklong adventures. Camp sessions are from 9 a.m.1p.m., with lunch and extended care options available (7am-5:30). Many weeks include exciting field trips.
Address: 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills
Email: SummerDays@vhmc.org
Website: vhmc.org
YMCA Summer Day Camp
YMCA camp day is built on an open programming model where campers will experience daily opportunities to select which games, crafts, or activities they participate in. Amidst the regular open programming periods, there will be organized events and large group games. The YMCA summer day camp helps kids gain self-confidence, build character, and focuses on the whole child in spirit, mind, and body.
Dates: May 30-August 4
• $295
This instructional camp will be taught at a college level to help each individual player get better and provide tools and drills for beyond the camp. The Samford Coaching Staff will be joined by college coaches from other programs to coach and evaluate the players. Addition of Trackman and video board will greatly enhance the camp experience.Players will be placed on teams by position and will participate in scrimmage games as well. All swings will be filmed analyzed. Defensively, players will be coached at specific positions with an opportunity to receive instruction at a secondary position. There are no overnight accommodations on campus for the camps. Lunch day 2 is included.
BRING: baseball glove and hat • baseball cleats and tennis shoes baseball pants and shorts • a willingness to work hard and get better camp is open to any and all registrants. Registration information can be obtained online at www.subaseballcamps.com or call 205-726-4294
Dates: May 30 - August 4
Camp Straight Street
Centered at the wooded campus of Shades Mountain Community Church in Bluff Park, Camp Straight Street is eight weeks of fun for campers offering all day, early and late programs.
Ages: Grades K3-8th
Dates: June 5-July 28 (8 sessions)
Website: campstraightstreet.com
Address: Main office: 2101 Fourth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 -- Membership locations in Alabaster, Greystone, Hoover, Pelham, Shades Valley, and Trussville. Youth Centers located in Downtown and Northeast Birmingham.
Email: childcare@ymcabham.org
Website: bhamycamp.org
Ages: 6-14