2012 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE- REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!!
JUNE 23-24 - UNC SHOWCASE CAMP- (2013, 2014, 2015 graduates)
JUNE 25-28 - LITTLE TAR HEEL CAMP- (Rising 1st-5th grade)
JULY 7 - UNC PROSPECT SKILLS CAMP - (2014, 2015, 2016 graduates)
JULY 14-15 - MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP- (Rising 6th-8th grade)
JULY 21-22 - UNC ELITE PROSPECT CAMP- (2014, 2015, 2016 graduates)
JULY 23-26 - LITTLE TAR HEEL CAMP- (Rising 1st-5th grade)
Camp Highlights | Schedule | Staff | Safety
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Join a summer Baseball Camp on the beautiful campus of the University of North Carolina. Mike Fox, head coach of the University of North Carolina and his selected staff of quality instructors, will provide a positive learning environment for you. A fun filled baseball experience giving you the tools to become a better player.
Camp Highlights
For overnight camps (No overnight camps are scheduled in 2012)
Camper to Staff Ratio - We make every effort to have an excellent counselor to camper ratio. This ensures quality instruction and individual attention.
Gear - Each camper receives a Nike camp tee shirt. Official Carolina Baseball game hats and various other Nike baseball items may be purchased during registration and at other times during camp from our camp store.
Quality Facilities - Carolina Baseball Camps are held at the $26m Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium located in the heart of campus.
College Night - Learn About Recruiting and Carolina. If time permits and facilities are open, counselors and team managers conduct a tour of Kenan Stadium, the Dean E. Smith Center, and various other athletic and academic facilities on campus. A brief session on recruiting and what college coaches look for will be offered (Skills Camp only). Coaches and counselors will answer questions about NCAA rules and regulations and the NCAA Clearinghouse. Not all UNC coaches may available each camp because of recruiting committments.
Written Assessment - Campers attending the Elite Prospect Camp will receive a standard written assessment from his particular counselor/coach. Our staff does not "grade" the camper, but critiques the camper on his abilities and tries to make suggestions on how to improve. UNC coaches normally do not complete these evaluations.
Airport Shuttle Service - The Chapel Hill area is served by Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Transportation from RDU is available through the following: Chapel Hill Express (919)941-6993 or campers may take a taxi. Transportation to RDU at the conclusion of the camp will be provided at no extra charge
About the 2012 Sessions
Carolina Baseball Camps are recommended for the serious baseball player who desires to become a better player. All of our camps are designed to challenge the serious baseball player to his maximum potential. The camp curriculum is fundamentally oriented. Each session and drill is age appropriate.
UNC SHOWCASE CAMP -- JUNE 23-24, 2012 (Saturday-Sunday)
$350--Offered for 2013, 2014, 2015 graduates only.
Evaluation by the UNC coaches. Saturday camp begins at 9am and ends at 5pm. Sunday games begin at 9:00am (first two teams)and ends with last game played (last two teams) approximately 3:00pm. Campers are responsible for their own lodging and transportation. Potential for other local college coaches (Division I, II, III) as evaluators for this camp.
LITTLE TAR HEEL DAY CAMPS -- JUNE 25-28, 2012 and JULY 23-26, 2012 (Monday-Thursday)
$325--Offered for rising 1st-5th graders only.
This camp teaches the basic fundamentals of the game. Games are played most days. Camp instruction begins at 9:00am and ends at 5:00pm Monday-Thursday. Campers may be dropped off at 8:30am and picked up at 5:30pm Monday-Thursday. Camps held at Boshamer Stadium..
UNC PROSPECT SKILLS CAMP -- JULY 7, 2012 (Saturday)
$250--Offered for 2014, 2015 and 2016 graduates only.
First ever summer ONE DAY Camp! Campers will be exposed to UNC drills in the morning and games played afternoon/evening. Evaluation by the UNC coaching staff. Camp begins at 9:00am and ends approximately 6:00pm. Limited spaces available. Campers are responsible for their own hotel and transportation. Camp held at beautiful Boshamer Stadium.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP -- JULY 14 & 15, 2012 (Saturday and Sunday)
$300--Offered for rising 6th-8th graders only.
This camp is designed for the Middle School player making the jump to high school baseball and will teach the basic fundamentals of hitting, throwing, infield/ outfield play, pitching and catching. Games (some simulated) are also played. Camp begins Saturday at 9:00am and ends Sunday at 1:00pm. Lunch is served Saturday. Limited spaces available. Campers are responsible for their own hotel and transportation. Camp held at beautiful Boshamer Stadium with use of all facilities.
UNC ELITE PROSPECT CAMP -- JULY 21-22, 2012 (Saturday-Sunday)
$475--Offered for 2014, 2015 and 2016 high school graduates only.
This camp is designed for evaluation and instruction by the UNC coaching staff with strong emphasis on the potential for Division I baseball. Camp begins Saturday at 9:00am and ends Sunday at 1:00pm. Lunch is served Saturday. Campers are responsible for their own hotel and transportation. ONLY 40 CAMPERS FOR THIS CAMP! Use of UNC locker room and all facilities at beautiful Boshamer Stadium.
Camp Staff
Head Coach Mike Fox
The 2008 Baseball America National Coach of the Year, head coach Mike Fox has guided the Tar Heels to a 589-226-1 record, five trips to the College World Series and twelve NCAA appearances in his 13 seasons at Carolina.
Over the last six seasons, UNC has 302 victories and has hosted an NCAA Regional five times since 2006 and a Super Regional in 2007-2009 and 2011. The Tar Heels have been ranked as the nation's No. 1 team in three of the last five years and have been ranked in the top five of the polls for 43 straight weeks. Fox has a career 1132-387-5 record and ranks among the active leaders in victories and winning percentage.
Fox played for the Tar Heels from 1975-1978, earning all-tournament honors at the 1978 College World Series in Omaha. The Tar Heels finished third in the nation his senior season, the highest national finish ever for the Tar Heels until this current run of four straight top-five finishes. Coach Fox is in his 29th year of college coaching.
Associate Head Coach Scott Forbes
Scott Forbes is in his seventh season as Carolina's pitching coach and third as the associate head coach. In his seven years in Chapel Hill, Forbes has established the Tar Heels' pitching staff as the nation's best. In 2008, his staff led the country in several categories, including ERA and strikeouts. For his efforts, Forbes was recognized as the national college pitching coach of the year by Collegiate Baseball newspaper.
Assistant Coach Scott Jackson
Assistant coach Scott Jackson is in his fourth season at Carolina. He joined the UNC staff after establishing a standout coaching career throughout the Southeast. Jackson, who also serves as UNC's recruiting coordinator, spent the 2008 season at Liberty after helping guide UNC Wilmington to three NCAA Tournament appearances from 2003-07.
Assistant Coach and CAMP DIRECTOR
Robert Woodard
Assistant coach Robert Woodard is in his second year at Carolina after a standout career as a Tar Heel and three years of professional baseball. Robert is the winningest pitcher in the history of UNC with 34 wins and never lost a home game. He pitched in two College World Series (2006 and 2007) .
Additional Staff
Also on hand for the 2012 Carolina Baseball Camps will be several head and assistant baseball coaches from all levels of the game and possibly some members of the 2012 Tar Heel baseball squad. Well respected high school coaches from the region will serve as counselors. The staff will strive to give each camper individual instruction to aid in the development of their skills as a player.
Camper Safety
Rules For Safety
We strictly adhere to our rules for good reason. It helps insure the safety of your son and his overall positive camp experience. We believe good discipline begins at home, however, and would appreciate you talking with your son about proper conduct while "on his own" at camp. If disciplinary action is required, only Coach Fox will be in charge of action. Campers may be expelled for breaking major rules such as being caught with drugs or alcohol, leaving camp without permission, or causing bodily harm to himself or other campers. In this event, the parents are called to pick up their son immediately and there is no refund.
Camp Rules
- Attendance at all camp sessions and games is MANDATORY
- Be on time
- Absolutely NO use or possession of alcoholic beverages or drugs
- DO NOT miss curfew in the evening -- Curfew violations may result in dismissal from camp
- NO HAZING of any other campers -- We need to know this!
- Campers are NOT permitted to go to Uptown (Franklin Street)
- Keep up with your own equipment -- We are not responsible!
- Helmets MUST be worn when hitting at ALL times
- Helmets MUST be worn when feeding pitching machine
- Throw ONLY in the outfield
- Campers MUST wear shirts at all times
- Coaches will supervise any and all extra work
- NO horseplay around stadium
- NO use of weight equipment or running machines unless supervised by a staff member
- Campers are NOT permitted in the coaches' office area
- Campers MUST use credit card or call collect when dialing long distance
- Hats are NOT to be worn backwards
- Varsity locker room is off limits as well as the equipment room
- Listen, work, hustle, improve, and have fun
Medical Staff
As required, we have a certified NATA trainer at our camp to attend to the medical needs of the campers.
Injury or illness while at camp
In the event of any injury or illness, each camper will be evaluated by the NATA certified trainer. He/She may recommend that your son sit out a session or revisit the trainer before the next session. Your son should follow the advice of the trainer as it is in his best interest to do so. If your son has not registered a complaint, the trainer cannot always know there is something wrong just by looking at a camper. In the event the trainer recommends your son see a physician, the trainer will try to contact you immediately. Please have your son prepared to drink a lot of fluids as heat related injuries are most common in summer.
Insurance
In the event of injury or illness while at camp, your son will be taken to the UNC Hospital located within a mile of both the dorm and fields. It will be necessary for the insurance information that you provide on the waiver statement to be accurate. All campers must have their own medical insurance. Carolina Baseball Camps, Inc. provides excess coverage after your insurance policy has been utilized. Campers will not be allowed to play unless the information is submitted and the form is signed by the parent or guardian of the camper.
Communication
Contacting the camp
E-mail
Our camp e-mail address is: carolinabaseballcamp@yahoo.com
Voice Mail
Our camp voice mail number is (919)408-3004. To reach our Camp Director call 919-962-7006.
Camp Details
Tuition
Cost for our 2012 UNC SHOWCASE CAMP (June 23-24) is $350. Tuition includes all instruction/evaluation, excess medical insurance, camp tee shirt and lunch on Saturday. Tution does not include travel to and from camp.
Cost for our 2012 LITTLE TAR HEEL CAMP(June 25-28 and July 23-26) is $325. Tuition includes all instruction, excess medical insurance and camp tee shirt. Tuition does not include lunch (campers bring their own each morning) or travel to and from camp.
Cost for our 2012 UNC PROSPECT SKILLS CAMP (July 7) is $250. Tuition includes all instruction/evaluation, excess medical insurance, camp tee shirt and lunch on Saturday. Tution does not inlude any other meals, transportation or lodging.
Cost for our 2012 MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP(July 14-15) is $300. Tuition includes all instruction, excess medical insurance, camp tee shirt and lunch on Saturday. Tuition does not include any other meals, transportation or lodging.
Cost for our 2012 UNC ELITE PROSPECT CAMP(July 21-22) is $475. Tuition includes all instruction and evaluation, excess medical insurance, use of UNC locker room, UNC practice gear (shorts, tee shirt, hat), UNC game jersey for use during camp and lunch on Saturday. Tuition does not include any other meals, transportation or lodging.
Day Camper
(No overnight camps scheduled in 2012)
Medical Forms
Once we have received your application and deposit, we will send the camper a registration letter and medical form. This medical form is to be completed by your physician. A camper is not allowed to participate without a completed medical form. Please bring this form with you to check-in. Do not mail this form back to us.
Availability of Camp Spaces
If you receive an application and have not mailed it to us by approximately June 1, you must e-mail our camp line to ensure the week you have chosen has space available. Our camps fill up quickly. If we receive an application for a camp session that is full we will place this application on our waiting list. If space does not open we will return your check. We will update our camp voice mail as needed on the availability of the camp weeks and the spaces available. Our camp e-mail is carolinabaseballcamp@yahoo.com.
What to Bring
REQUIRED
- Shorts- they are fine for most sessions
- Bats- Please identify NOT REQUIRED
- Turf shoes
- Catchers gear- Please identify Bring your gear if you have a set!
- Tennis shoes
- Cleats
- Hats are a must!
- Glove
- Sun screen
- Baseball Clothing- baseball pants are needed for games at night
- Any medicine you might need (ibuprofen, allergy medicine)
- Shorts, T-shirts, underwear, athletic socks, athletic supporter
Lost or Stolen Items
All of your son's gear should have his name in permanent marker on them. We have permanent markers at registration for the gear you will receive. We do not recommend that you bring expensive items such as cell phones, radios, CD players, jewelry, large amounts of money, watches, laser pointers, etc. Carolina Baseball Camps, Inc. or camp counselors are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please prepare your son to be mindful of his belongings and to report a lost or stolen item at once.
Preparing Your Son for Camp
Up to this point, we have asked that you prepare your son for several things prior to coming to camp. Preparedness makes for a better overall camp experience. He should be physically ready for the demands of practice three times a day, which means well-rested and fit. You can prepare your son for camp by talking to him about your expectations and our expectations. While your son is at camp, we want him to talk to us, communication is the key. If there is a problem we need to know. Adaptability is essential to everyone's enjoyment. We are, of course, prepared to provide the best possible environment for your son at camp.
Visiting Camp
We have an open-door policy regarding watching your son practice and play while at camp. Should you want to arrange an official tour of campus, you will need to contact the Admissions Office at (919)966-3621. Visitors must make their own arangements for parking.
Day Camper Procedure
(All campers are commuters in 2012)
Day campers should come dressed to play. Bring what you need to last until end of camp. Every other day after registration, you should be dropped off at Boshamer Stadium at 8:45am.
Free Time Opportunities
We would like to stress the importance of rest during their free time. However, campers are sometimes permitted to visit the Student Union while on campus during their free time after they have had lunch or dinner. Pool tables, arcades, bowling and other games are available. Please be on your best behavior. CAMPERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO SWIM WHILE AT CAROLINA BASEBALL CAMP.
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