Vanderbilt University provides some of the finest youth and high school baseball camps in the country. Whether you are a young beginner just learning the game, a middle school player ready to take your game up a notch, or a high school player with aspirations of playing at the next level, Vanderbilt baseball has a camp to suit your needs.
Coach Corbin and his staff are present for all camps and take great pride in the quality of instruction, providing a 1 to 8 coach to camper ratio. All camps and clinics are high energy with great attention to detail and safety. This is a baseball opportunity that we feel confident will exceed your expectations. We look forward to seeing you on our campus!
Camp Details TIMES Camp will run from 9:00 am to noon each day. If you are dropping off your child at camp, a coach will be on hand to meet your child in front of the stadium. Camp will begin promptly at 9:00 am each day - campers should plan to be at the stadium between 8:30 and 8:45 am. Camp will conclude at noon each day. You will be required to sign our child out with his coach at the end of each session. Sign out will take place in right field of Hawkins Field.
REGISTRATION Registration will take place on Tuesday the 18th for Session I and Monday the 24th for Session II between 8:15-8:45 am at the front entrance of Charles Hawkins Field. You will be required to check your child in and out each day. The camp is open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).
PARKING Please park in the 25th Avenue Garage (see map) when signing your son in and out of camp. We will provide you with a discount "coupon" code to enter into the pay machine a week out from camp.
ORIENTATION A small orientation will take place at 9:00am on the initial day of camp in the baseball stadium bleachers of Charles Hawkins Field. Parents are welcome.
DAILY SCHEDULE The Vanderbilt Baseball Camp focuses on fundamentals in a fun and energetic atmosphere. The early part of camp is typically defensive and offensive station work with competitive games following at the end of the morning session.
Typical Daily Schedule
9:00-10:00 am Defensive Instruction
10:00-11:00 am Offensive Instruction
11:00-12:00 am Game Play
*Parents should plan to sign out their child in right field of Hawkins Field at 12pm each day
CAMP CONCLUSION Camp will end at noon on Friday the 21st and Thursday the 27th with an awards ceremony at Charles Hawkins Field - parents are invited.
CAMPERS SHOULD BRING Vanderbilt is not liable for theft of loss of camper's personal property so please label all gear!
o Bat
o Glove
o Cleats/Sneakers
IMPORTANT NUMBERS If you have any additional questions regarding the camp, please contact Keri Richardson or Drew Fann at keri.m.richardson@vanderbilt.edu or drew.fann@vanderbilt.edu or call the Vanderbilt Baseball Office at 615-322-3716.
GOALS The goal of the Vanderbilt Day Camp for the younger players (grades 1-6) is to teach baseball fundamentals in a fun and energetic atmosphere. All players play an active role in camp and are continually involved in drills of all aspects. Participants will generally play in their own age group or grade level. However, we reserve the right to move a camper up in age groups, depending on his ability and skill. The older players in camp (grades 7-8) will focus on baseball fundamentals to help the player prepare for the transition to high school baseball. Emphasis will be on individual position play, hitting fundamentals and game play experience.
2013 High School Prospect Camp - Rising Grades 9-12 July 7-11 $405 for commuters and $505 for overnighters| 2013 HS Prospect Camp Brochure
Camp Details REGISTRATION Registration will take place on Sunday from noon to 2:30 pm at the front entrance of Charles Hawkins Field. After you check in, you will be directed to the residence hall where all overnight campers will be staying. The camp is open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).
ORIENTATION Orientation will take place at 3:00 pm Sunday in the baseball stadium bleachers of Charles Hawkins Field. Parents are invited.
CAMP CONCLUSION Camp will end at 2 pm Thursday with an awards ceremony at Charles Hawkins Field - parents are invited. You will check out of the residence hall after the ceremony - this is the conclusion of camp.
FACILITIES - HOUSING All overnight campers will be staying on the Vanderbilt University campus. The accommodations will be located in Branscomb Quad, just 200 yards from Hawkins Field.
FACILITIES AND MEALS Hawkins Field will be the site of the High School Prospect Camp. We will also use adjacent fields on the Vanderbilt campus for instruction and game activity. Dinner will be served on Sunday; breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served Monday through Wednesday; and breakfast and lunch will be served on Thursday. Meals will be served by our dining services. Commuters will receive all meals other than breakfast.
CAMPERS SHOULD BRING Please label all gear!
o Pillow, Bedding, Sheets (Twin Bedding) and Towels (Overnight Camper Only)
o Alarm Clock and Toiletries (Overnight Camper Only)
o Bat, Glove, Baseball Shoes, Sneakers, Baseball Pants, Shorts and T-Shirts
o Catchers Gear (Catchers Only)
ROOMMATE PREFERENCE Roommate assignments will be made two weeks prior to the start of camp. Changes or new requests made after that time cannot be guaranteed. Please contact us now if you have a rooming preference with another camper.
PARENTS/COACHES VISITATION Parents and coaches are welcome to visit the baseball camp at any time. We request that you stay off the playing field while camp is in session.
Typical Daily Schedule
7:30-8:30 pm Breakfast
9:00-12:00 pm Individual Position Play
12:00-2:00 pm Lunch
2:00-5:00 pm Instruction and Game Play
6:00-6:00 pm Dinner
6:00-8:00 pm Instruction and Game Play
8:30-10:00 pm Game of the Night
*On Thursday, camp will end at 2:00pm with an award ceremony following.
CAMPER CARS Campers who drive to the Vanderbilt Baseball Camp must park in a designated area (25th Avenue Garage next to Hawkins Field) and turn in their keys to the camp director at registration. Keys will be returned at check out.
PARKING Campers and parents must park in 25th Avenue Garage (see map). We will provide you with a discount "coupon" code to enter into the pay machine a week out from camp.
LOST KEYS If a camper loses his key while at camp, he will be required to pay a $50.00 fee at check-out to cover the cost of replacing the lock. The fee is imposed by the Vanderbilt University Housing Department. Lanyards will be provided for the campers to secure their room key.
LOST OR STOLEN PERSONAL ITEMS Vanderbilt is not liable for theft or loss of camper's personal property. It is the responsibility of the individual to keep his doors locked when away from his room. Campers are encouraged not to bring a lot of money or valuable items (TV, ihome, etc.) to camp.
HOTEL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS The Holiday Inn Select will be the host hotel for parents and/or friends of our campers. The hotel is located on West End Avenue and just 100 yards from Hawkins Field. Call 615-327-4707 and ask for the Vanderbilt Baseball Camp rate.
Youth Camp 1 - Rate is $104/night - Cut Off Date is 5/20/13
Youth Camp 2 - $104/night - Cut Off 5/24/13
Summer Tournament - $104/night - Cut Off 5/27/13
HS Prospect Camp - $104/night - Cut Off 6/7/13
GOALS The Prospect Camp offers a unique baseball learning opportunity for the high school player who has aspirations of playing baseball at the highest level (college or Pro). The five-day format is very intense with instruction and will have a large emphasis on individual position play, hitting fundamentals and game experience. Players will also have instruction in strength training and baseball agility exercise.
INSTRUCTION Instruction will be directed and conducted by the Vanderbilt coaching staff, headed by Tim Corbin, head coach of the Gold Medal 2006 Team USA, 2007 & 2011 SEC Champions. Other instructors at the camp include college coaches, professional players, scouts and top area high school coaches.
FACILITIES Hawkins Field is the site of Vanderbilt Baseball Camp and serves as the home to the Commodores. Now in its eighth season of existence, Hawkins Field features a classic baseball park atmosphere coupled with a modern design that includes more than 4,000 seats and a state of the art turf field installed during the summer of 2012. Alongside Hawkins Field sits the Vanderbilt Baseball field House (left field line), a hitting/training facility (outside the left field fence) and an indoor pitching lab (3d base concourse). The Field House includes coaches' offices, an equipment room, classroom and locker rooms for current players, coaches and professional (alumni) players.
Directions to Vanderbilt (Charles Hawkins Field) via the interstates (Google Map): From the north, take I-65 to I-40 west and then look for I-40 east to exit 209B. Turn right on Broadway.
From the east or south, take I-40 west to exit 209A. Turn left on Broadway.
From the west, take I-40 east to exit 209B. Turn right on Broadway (US 70S). Follow Broadway and veer right to West End Avenue.
Vanderbilt is located a mile and a half southwest of downtown Nashville and is approximately 4 hours from Atlanta, 3 hours from Birmingham, 2 1/2 hours from Knoxville, 3 hours from Louisville and 3 hours from Memphis.
Hotel: The Vanderbilt Holiday Inn Select will be the host hotel for parents and/or friends of our campers. The hotel is located on West End Avenue (the heart of downtown Nashville and Vanderbilt University) and just 100 yards from Hawkins Field. Call 615-327-4707 and ask for the Vanderbilt Baseball Camp rate.
Youth Camp 1 - Rate is $104/night - Cut Off Date is 5/20/13
Youth Camp 2 - $104/night - Cut Off 5/24/13
Summer Tournament - $104/night - Cut Off 5/27/13
HS Prospect Camp - $104/night - Cut Off 6/7/13
Airport Transportation: We do not offer transportation to and from baseball camp. We recommend Metro Livery car service 615-365-3434.
Contact Information: Have questions regarding Vanderbilt Baseball Camps? Contact Keri Richardson (keri.m.richardson@vanderbilt.edu) or Drew Fann (drew.fann@vanderbilt.edu) or call the baseball office (615-322-3716).
Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend camp, a refund can be provided less a $50 processing fee when a request is submitted up to 6 days prior to camp. Refunds requested within 5 days of the start of camp, or after camp has ended, will not be granted. The camp is staffed based on the number of registered campers and staff changes cannot be made last minute. Please ensure you can attend camp before registering.
IMPORTANT: Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you submitted through the Active registration process. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily; this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.
Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender)
