YOUTH INSTRUCTION
Now Enrolling For 2009!

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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 have now begun. See below for details. These instructional offerings run during February of each year on weekends (usually Sundays). 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 August, running Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 2 PM. A new session for 7-10 year-olds has been added this year that will run from 9 AM to 4 PM. Camps are offered for 7-10 year-olds and 10-12 year-olds. In addition to general camps, BCC offers camps which specialize in pitching and hitting. 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

myoshino@bellevuecollege.edu

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- Why Bellevue Community College Baseball Camps?
 Several reasons: our coaches, our reputation and tradition, our facilities, and our location.  Our coaching staff that directs one of the most successful college programs in the Pacific Northwest 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.  Head Coach Mark Yoshino does not simply make an appearance at each camp; he runs them and provides as much passion with his instruction at camps as he does for his players.  Very rarely do you see the head coach of a longtime successful program make daily appearances in addition to working one-on-one with the aspiring young players at sport camps. At Bellevue, the head coach is not only there, but he also provides instruction as if each player were his own.  The assistant coaches who run an assortment of the specialty spring camps are the same coaches who direct the top 18-under summer teams in the area.  High energy coaches providing high levels of instruction.  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 BCC’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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BREAKDOWN OF SPECIFIC SPRING TRAINING CAMPS

SPRING TRAINING CAMPS—Hitting
These have always been the most popular…register well in advance since all hitting sessions reach their maximum capacity early! Beginning players and those who simply need a tune up instruction review and a high volume of swings to get out of "basketball" and into "baseball" mode are the ones who are encouraged to register. We offer four batting cages and all the necessities you'll need in our 32,000 square-foot indoor heated athletic fieldhouse! Concepts that will be emphasized include: balance, staying inside the ball, true arc of the swing, vision.

SPRING TRAINING CAMPS—Pitching
Our pitching camps are designed to simplify mechanics for better understanding by the player, coach, and parent. CURRENT information on the aspects of pitching which will not only be of value from a safety standpoint, but a skill level perspective as well. The pitching camps have always been equally as valuable for coaches/parents as evidenced by our number of previous enrollees who were coaches without players at the camp!

SPRING TRAINING CAMPS— Fielding
Defensive skill camps have been the sessions where greatest skill development occurs, since ball players don't seem to practice "d" anymore. The clinic will take you from beginning fundamentals to high skill level techniques in a span of one session! We are one of the few defense-only camps that exist at this time of the year…take full advantage! The camp will devote an even amount of time between infield and outfield skills.

SPRING TRAINING CAMPS— Catching
Being the toughest skill and because of it being a high-profile position, the catching camp is one of our most valuable offerings.   We will lead instruction for those who are either just learning the position or have a few years of experience under their belt.  All areas of the position will be covered.  Catchers who enroll in this camp must bring their own catcher’s equipment.  

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SUMMER CAMPS
- now registering...all sessions filled in last summer!

SUMMER CAMPS—Junior and Senior
Hitting, fielding, baserunning, and throwing will be covered. Base stealing, bunting (sac, drag, push), and hit and run will also be introduced for those moving up to the "big" diamond next year (senior). Limited pitching instruction - for those who truly want pitching instruction in detail, refer to the camps below. 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 Mariner prizes.

NEW FOR '09-All Day Junior Camp
This camp will be offered the week of August 17-20. This camp was added because of requests to have an option that better accommodates parents' work schedules. Although there will be more hours in this camp, the final day for this session will be Thursday August 20, since the 4-day work week is growing in popularity.

SUMMER CAMPS—Hitting and Pitching Intensive
This camp gives the best of both worlds: intense instruction and games! The instruction is advanced for those who have been to numerous camps in the past and are looking for more. At this camp, we will address key issues to assist older pitchers learn how to adapt to the larger diamond at the Pony / Sandy Koufax levels of play. These camps are for serious ball players who most importantly, don't want the baseball season to end in late August! If your son can't get enough of baseball in the month of August, then this one's for you! Players here want high-level instruction, drills, and practice methods for year-round development in two main areas: pitching and hitting. There is no fielding covered at this camp. The games feature live pitchers, and a world series.

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: From I-405 and I-90 interchange in Bellevue: East on I-90. Exit 11B (148th Ave. SE) which hooks over I-90. Take a left at SE 24th St (3rd stoplight after exiting). Proceed straight through (heading west) to gym parking lot just past the field. Fieldhouse is located just south of the baseball field. Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE (intersection of 148th Ave. SE and SE 30th).
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: $45 for spring camps $205 for Mon-Fri summer camps. $255 for extended hour Mon-Thu camp for 7-10 year-olds.
ENROLLMENT: Spring Camps: 20 or 40 max depending on session. Summer camps: 55. All participants must pre-register via the website. You will receive a confirmation of your enrollment via e-mail .
TEAMS/GROUPS: Coach must sign up players individually on the website.
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 Camp: 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 (catchers only), 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 VIDEOTAPING: 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 Community College.

HOW TO REGISTER:
via the website: click here for registration!
**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: Call 425.564.2356 (Coach Mark Yoshino).

Spring Camps
(all sessions indoors in the Bellevue College gym/fieldhouse)
all sessions $45

Summer Camps
(all sessions located outdoors on Courter Field)
all sessions $205 except Aug. 17-20 extended hour camp: $255

click here for registration!

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