YOUTH INSTRUCTION

Registration for 2012 has begun!

Scott Stencil, team MVP in '99 and 3-year camp instructor. Stencil graduated from Gonzaga and is now a math teacher and head baseball coach at Cascade HS.

Registration for Spring Training Baseball Camps for baseball players ages 7-12 has begun for the 2012 season. See below for details. These instructional offerings run on the front and tail end of mid-winter break, just before the practice season begins on March 1. Camps which are indoors specialize in hitting, pitching, catching, and fielding. Detailed information is posted below.

Summer
Registration for summer baseball camps are ongoing. Camps are offered in July and August, running Mon-Thu from 9 AM to 3PM. All camps are usually full by July. Applicants are encouraged to register before the school year ends.

MAILING LIST
To get on the mail list, e-mail Mark Yoshino at mark.yoshino@bellevuecollege.edu

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- Why Bellevue College Baseball Camps?
Several reasons: our coaches, our reputation and tradition, our facilities, and our location. We are also not a private baseball business. Instead, we are state-funded educational institution working closely with joint partnerships helping our local youth baseball communities and surrounding school districts. Bellevue College Baseball not only provides volunteers for the local Little Leagues but also gives significant donations back to several local elementary schools within our communities of the Bellevue and Issaquah School Districts. Our coaching staff that directs one of the most successful college programs in the nation (the squad was ranked #8 in the nation in 2011) directs youth instruction with the same attentive detail as they do with the collegiate players...the same coaches who have led a program to a winning season for the past 30 years...the same coaches who led Bellevue to the conference championship title in '07, '09, '11.  Head Coach Mark Yoshino has been organizing the youth instruction for almost 20 years.   We encourage you to speak with ANYONE who has attended our camps in the past to verify this commitment.  It is our attempt to offer the best combination of instruction and fun in a quality environment.  Our facilities and location are ideal for the entire eastside community.  A large indoor fieldhouse (spring camps) and one of the top outdoor fields in the state (summer camps) are luxuries that are second to none.  Our offerings have benefited thousands of young ball players for the past twenty five years, as BC’s baseball camps have served the eastside community longer than any other organization.  Please take time to look through our offerings below and feel free to call if you have any questions.

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SPRING TRAINING INDOOR CAMPS—Hitting - Pitching - Infield/Outfield - Catchers
These are one day offerings that specialize in only one area. Camps in 2012 are on the front and tail end of mid-winter break for most school districts; plan your baseball preparation around your vacation now! Because they are not multi-day camps. the purpose for these are 50% informational for both player and coach/parent and 50% practice/activity. These have been considered to be one of the best bargains in the Puget Sound region; college level coaching, player analysis, practice, and invaluable parent-coach information to take home...all for only $30.

SUMMER CAMPS
Continuing this summer will be an even finer breakdown of ages for our summer camps. While many camps blend all ages from 7-12 into one camp, then breaking them up into groups, our summer camps will be limited to only those in the appropriate age range.

Hitting, fielding, baserunning, team defense concepts, and pitching will be covered. Our summer camps emphasize four things: fun, lots of instruction, lots of prizes, and a great facility. Players receive numerous baseball memorabilia goods and have opportunities to win items such as bats, gloves, and pro baseball prizes.

MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STAR CAMP
In our continued attempt to break down summer camps that are appropriate for age AND skill level, we are asking that only players age 10-12 who either have made, or are currently on an all-star or travel select team to sign up for the Major League All-Star Camp for 10-12 year olds. We have noticed in the past that the enjoyment of camp is even better when all players are of similar skill and age. The emphasis of the camp will still be hitting and pitching, with the players pitching in live games.

This camp gives the best of both worlds: intense instruction and games! These camps are for serious ball players who most importantly, don't want the baseball season to end in August. If your son can't get enough of baseball in the month of August and want the challenge of being around others with similar passion and ability, then this one's for you. This year's camp will be in early August right after the All-Star tournaments in your local district are completed - a great way to keep the same core group of player together for advanced instruction to move on to the next level. We are encouraging teams / groups of player to sign up since the camp is an excellent opportunity to prepare players for more challenging levels of play in the select and / or Sandy Koufax arena.

LEAD INSTRUCTORS
See the coaches page of this website

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GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION: Spring camps located in the Bellevue College Fieldhouse/Gym. Summer camps located on Courter Field. Both facilities are on north end of the campus.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE (head west off intersection of 148th Ave. SE and SE 30th). Facilities located via north entrance to campus.
AGES: 7-12. The ages listed means the league age your player will be for the upcoming spring/summer. . ***Selecting an age appropriate camp depends on experience.  General guidelines:   10- year-olds who have a couple of years experience and have excelled should enroll in the older camp. Those who have less experience and / or need more confidence-building should enroll in the younger camp. See the master schedule for breakdown of eligible ages for each offering.
COST: $40 for spring camps. $240 for summer camps
DISCOUNTS: Spring Camps: $30 per camp if same player signs up for a second camp/session on same day (1 camp for $40, 2 camps for $60). Summer Camps: $25 discount for sibling (same OR different camp in summer). $25 early bird registration before May 1. $50 coupon/gift certificate for summer camp the following year (2013) for anyone who refers a friend to the current summer's camps. (the referral box on your online registration is used to verify all coupon recipients at camp).
DOOR PRIZES: Spring Camps: Bellevue College Baseball gymsacks for those in multiple sessions/day. Summer Camps: Bellevue College Baseball shirts for all participants.
ENROLLMENT: Spring Camps: 20 or 40 max depending on session. Summer camps: 55. All participants must pre-register via the website or phone. You will receive a confirmation of your enrollment via e-mail .
WHEN TO ARRIVE: 15-30 minutes early. Parent should accompany camper on first day if registered by phone in case waiver needs to be signed/payment needed.
WHAT TO BRING: Spring Camps: indoor athletic apparel. Bat, helmet if available (hitting), glove (pitching), glove (fielding), catcher's gear and glove (catching). Summer Camps: baseball pants/sweats (for sliding), hat, glove, bat, helmet (if available), catcher's gear (if the player has gear and plays the position of catcher), lunch and beverage in enclosed hard cooler, A limited selection of helmets, bats and catcher's gear is available for those who do not own them. Please label all personal equipment. Lost and found is held for one week only following camp. Items are then turned over to Campus Security. Call (425) 564-2356 for lost items.
PERSONAL FILMING: Due to space limitations and nearby proximity of flying objects, personal video taping is not allowed for indoor spring camps. Taping will still be allowed for summer camps.
LUNCH/FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Spring Camps: Vending machines serving fruit juices, sports drinks, and various snacks are located in the gym lobby. Summer Camps: Bring lunch in a hard cooler. If you are a parent bringing a lunch or are taking a camper out, ask the coach the day of camp when lunch break will be.
SUPERVISION/STAFF: Members of the college team will serve as assistant instructors to ensure a proper participant:instructor ratio of approximately 5:1. For the spring camps, this is one of best ratios found among all camps in the Pacific Northwest! All camp staff have experience and/or received training in working with young athletes. Parents and coaches are encouraged to watch, ask questions, and provide reflective commentary on instructor quality. We value this input and have used this to improve our quality of instruction. Observers must stay clear of the activity area in order to maintain a safe camp environment. Once camp terminates, there will be NO direct supervision of campers (although staff will be present in the facility). The building will remain open for those who are attending two or more consecutive sessions on the same day. A lounge area is available in the fieldhouse lobby to eat and/or relax in between sessions.
INSURANCE: All participants must have medical clearance and insurance to participate. Medical expenses for accidents and / or illnesses are not the responsibility of Bellevue College.

HOW TO REGISTER:
via the website :

via the phone: 425-564-2356

**if you register on the day of camp, be prepared to sign a waiver! CANCELLATIONS-REFUNDS: Refunds granted less $15 administration fee for spring camps, $30 administration fee for summer camps regardless of time of cancellation. No refunds for weather (unless campus is officially closed by college officials). Please plan ahead before signing up. No refunds for partial attendance.
WAITING LIST: For each camp that is full, a waiting list will be established. Generally, anywhere from 1-5 get into each camp in which a wait list is established.
CONTACTS: e-mail Coach Mark Yoshino for any questions relating to registration or camp information. mark.yoshino@bellevuecollege.edu

2012 Indoor Spring Training Camps
(all sessions indoors in the Bellevue College gym/fieldhouse)

2012 Summer Camps
(all sessions located outdoors on Courter Field)

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