The Bethesda Big Train Summer Baseball Camp returns for its 23rd summer of fun and affordable summer baseball camp for girls and boys aged 5-12. Big Train Manager and Director of Baseball Operations Sal Colangelo has been named the Maryland State Amateur Coach of the Year and the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League (CRCBL) Manager of the Year by the Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches. He has led Big Train to nine CRCBL titles, including five straight from 2016-2021, and was inducted into the Cal Ripken League Hall of Fame in the 2019 inaugural class. Big Train Associate Head Coach Galvin Morris will help direct the camp with Sal. Coaches Sal and Galvin, along with their star-studded roster, will be the instructors each week, teaching kids the FUNdamentals of baseball. The best collegiate baseball talent from across the country comes to play for Big Train. More than 150 Big Train alumni have been drafted by Major League teams to play professional baseball, including 16 who have made it to the major leagues.

All campers will receive excellent instruction in all the fundamentals of the game as well as the opportunity to play in a live game each day. Along with our General Camp, we also offer specialized camp sessions including Pitching Camp and Advanced Camp, both of which are for older and more experienced 9-12 year olds.

Every camper will receive an official Big Train Summer Camp t-shirt that will get them free admission to all Big Train home games at Shirley Povich Field during the 2022 regular season. Tickets should be reserved online in advance of each game.

Camp Descriptions

Thank you for considering enrolling your child or a child under your care in our Bethesda Big Train Summer Camp. Please know that the Bethesda Big Train Summer Camp will make every reasonable effort to follow all federal, state and local government protocols necessary to protect the health and safety of your child.

General Camp: All campers will receive instruction on the fundamentals of the game through drills and play in live games throughout the week. The session is designed for players of all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Campers will work on a mix of drills including bunting, fielding, throwing, hitting and catching, while also playing fun games that help with hand-eye coordination and agility. All campers will receive an official Big Train Summer Camp T-Shirt that entitles the camper to free admission to all Big Train regular season home games played at Shirley Povich Field in 2022. Ages 5-12. 9 am–3 pm. $320.

Advanced Development Camp: This session is designed for kids who play Select or Travel baseball. All campers will receive instruction on the fundamentals of the game as well as more advanced training. Campers will have the chance to play in live game action with teams selected by the counselors. Campers will work on rundowns, cutoffs, reading the ball off the bat, and baserunning techniques. While this session is more advanced, campers will participate in competitive games to work on hand-eye coordination and agility. This session is limited to 24 campers. All campers will receive an official Big Train Summer Camp T-Shirt that entitles the camper to free admission to all Big Train regular season home games player at Shirley Povich Field in 2022. Ages 9-12. Morning Only (9 am–12 pm). $250

Pitching Camp: This session is designed for kids who want to focus specifically on pitching, whether they have been pitching for years or are just now getting started. All campers receive highly specialized training that includes work on stamina, throwing motion, strength and balance. This session is limited to 24 campers. All campers will receive an official Big Train Summer Camp T-Shirt that entitles the camper to free admission to all Big Train regular season home games played at Shirley Povich Field in 2022. (Note: Pitching Camp will not meet on Wednesdays to prevent the risk of campers straining their arms. Campers are encouraged to attend General Camp on Wednesday afternoon.) Ages 9-12. Afternoon Only (1–3 pm). $225.

Please email [email protected] with any registration questions.

Camper Registration

First, check all week(s) of camp you wish to attend. Then, scroll down and select your desired session from each week.

Select weeks here, then pick sessions below:

Week 1: June 20-24
General Camp
Week 2: June 27-July 1
General Camp, Advanced Camp and Pitching Camp.
Week 3: July 5-8
General Camp
(Camp does not meet on Monday, July 4 due to the observance of Independence Day.)
Week 4: July 11-15
General Camp, Advanced Camp and Pitching Camp.
Week 5: July 18-22
General Camp, Advanced Camp and Pitching Camp.
Week 6: July 25-29
General Camp

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Camper Information

Camper Name

Gender

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Female

Date of Birth

Age should be between 5 and 12 as of June 20th, 2022

Phone Number

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City, State and ZIP Code

Emergency Contact #1

Emergency Phone #1

Emergency Contact #2

Emergency Phone #2

Family Physician

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Insurance Provider

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Does this camper have any allergies?

T-Shirt Size

Comments:

Please email [email protected] with any registration questions.

Refund Policy

Registrants who cancel their camp registration 30 days or more prior to the start of their camp session are entitled to a full refund, minus a $25 administrative fee. Registrants who cancel less than 30 days before the start of their camp session can either receive a credit for an equivalent 2023 Big Train camp registration or make their registration payment a tax-deductible donation to Big Train.

Registrants who change their camp session less than two weeks prior to the start of either week of camp will be charged a $25 administrative fee.

If Big Train Summer Camp is cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, registrants will receive a full refund.

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Waivers

Each camper's parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver below before they are eligible to participate in Bethesda Big Train Summer Camp.

Summer Camp Liability Waiver and Release

I, the undersigned, agree to the terms above.

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The Bethesda Community Base Ball Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity as determined by the IRS. BCBBC is registered in the State of Maryland doing business as the Bethesda Big Train. BCBBC's federal EIN is 85-0895405.