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CAMP INFORMATION
TAPED EVALUATION OF ALL CAMPERS
This is a unique style of evaluation for our campers. Each player will take home a video tape of themselves performing as a defensive player and as a hitter. Our staff, using voice-over technology, will provide an analysis of the player's skill level and offer suggestions for their improvement. We feel this will provide a great tool for each participant's development after they complete a week of camp.
FACILITIES
 | | Siebert Field |
Baseball related activities will be conducted on beautiful Siebert Field, which includes a top collegiate playing surface, 2 bullpens, turf batting cages and lights. Additional practice fields and an outdoor artificial turf field are adjacent to Siebert Field and will be used for instruction and drills.  | | Practice Field |
If rain interferes, we will move indoors and utilize the indoor practice facility with a full football field of space, batting cages and portable mounds. Additional equipment includes 12 pitching machines, batting tees, 4 video tape cameras, video tape viewing rooms and a large bullpen area with 6 mounds. A special treat for all campers 10 years of age and older, will be the opportunity to have one camp session in the Metrodome, which serves as the home of the Minnesota Twins and Golden Gophers.
DISCIPLINE & ELIGIBILITY
All camp rules will be presented the first day of each session. Violation of these rules will result in the dismissal of camper and no refund will be given. Campers must be between the ages 7-18. NCAA rules now allow graduated seniors to attend summer athletic camps.
LOCATION, HOUSING & MEALS
 | | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Camp will be held on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Campers will be housed in one of the on-campus dormitories; phones can be checked out from the front desk every night and used for local calls and receiving calls. The phone number for that room will be provided upon request of the phone. Meals are provided in the same building. Lunch will be served to all day campers. All meals will be well balanced and are "all you can eat style".
We take the responsibility of our campers seriously and will have coaches supervising the players in the dormitory. Players not requesting specific roommates will be assigned to a roommate of the same age.
CAMP STORE
We will have a camp store in the dormitory which will have official Golden Gopher-wear, instructional hitting tapes, Gopher Baseball fitted caps, etc.
Note: The MBIS instructional hitting tape is now available for sale at the camp store or by phone at the camp number. The cost is $20. If requested by mail, $3 will be added for shipping and handling ($23 total).
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
| Each camper should bring: | Resident campers should also bring: |
- Baseball shoes
- Sweatshirt
- Bat
- Windbreaker or jacket
- 4 t-shirts
- Towel
| - 5 pairs of athletic socks
- Wash cloths
- 2 pairs of long pants
- Toiletries
- 4 t-shirts
- Towel
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Any additional clothing will be for wear away from baseball activities and is up to your discretion. Catchers also are encouraged to bring their own gear. Please label all personal belongings.
ADDITIONAL MONEY
Campers will not need a great deal of spending money, however they will be able to purchase camp souvenirs and food items such as pizza, pop, etc. Campers may secure all monies and valuables with our staff to keep safe. We are not responsible for any monies or articles that are stolen unless they are in our possession.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
All information regarding check-in and check-out times along with other procedures will be mailed 48 hours upon your acceptance into camp. Pick-up/drop-off arrangements can be made for those campers arriving via bus, airplane or train for $25. Please contact us 2 weeks prior to camp to make arrangements.
COSTS & CANCELLATIONS
Refer to camp application form to determine your tuition cost for the specific camp you will attend. This includes: tuition, accident insurance, T-shirt and a video tape evaluation with comments presented to you at the end of camp. Rookie and Day campers tuition also includes lunch each day. The Resident camper package includes housing and all meals beginning Sunday evening with dinner and ending with lunch on Thursday.
A deposit and the Recognition and Assumption of Risk Agreement must accompany the registration form. A physician statement to participate will be sent when your spot is secured in camp and must be completely filled out and turned in with any balance due at registration or you will not be allowed to participate. A refund may be issued for cancellation if notified 30 days in advance of camp. Any cancellation after this date must be medically related and be accompanied by a signed excuse from a physician.
Enrollment is limited and is on a first come/first served basis to insure a good camper/coach ratio and to also protect the quality of the camp experience. The registration fee will reserve your spot and we will mail a confirmation within 48 hours of your admittance. Two weeks before the first day of camp you will receive check-in procedures, directions and a map to campus along with other pertinent information. Please note the experience is not part of the Rookie Camps. You will be notified if changes in the Metrodome availability occur due to unforeseen circumstances.
GROUP DISCOUNTS
A $25 discount off the cost of each camp tuition for groups of 6 or more. All rates must be arranged 2 weeks prior to check-in by calling the camp office. The 6 applications must be mailed together and they can be any combination of camp options, but they must be for the same week. Campers who attend more than one week of camp will receive a $25 discount off the second week.
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