The Bethesda Big Train are proud to bring back the Big Train Summer Baseball Camp in 2024 for its 25th summer of affordable fun for kids ages 5-12.

Big Train Manager and Director of Baseball Operations Sal Colangelo runs the camp. Coach Sal is a legend in collegiate summer baseball. He has been named the Maryland State Amateur Coach of the Year by the Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches and the Cal Ripken Senior Collegiate Baseball League (CRSCBL) Manager of the Year. He has led the Big Train to TEN CRSCBL titles, including five straight from 2016-2021 and in 2023! He was also inducted to the CRSCBL Hall of Fame in the 2019 inaugural class. Big Train Associate Head Coach Galvin Morris directors the camp's day-to-day operations in close conjunction with Sal. Coaches Sal and Galvin's star-studded roster of college players from around the country will be the instructors each week at the Big Train Summer Baseball Camp, teaching kids ages 5-12 the FUNdamentals of baseball. Some of the best collegiate talent comes to play for the Big Train and more than 150 Big Train alumni have been drafted by Major League teams while 23 have made it to the Big Leagues! Those 23 include current major leaguers Hunter Brown (Astros), Ty France and Logan Gilbert (Mariners), Joe Mantiply (D-Backs), Brandon Lowe (Rays), Ken Waldichuk (A's), Alec Burleson (Cardinals), James Outman (Dodgers), and Nolan Schanuel (Angels)! This means your camper's instructor could soon be a major leaguer!

All campers at the Big Train Summer Baseball Camp will receive excellent instruction in all the fundamentals of the game and get the opportunity to play in a live game each day. Along with our General Camp, which is for kids of all ages and abilities, we also offer specialized camp sessions including Advanced Development Camp, Pitching Camp, and Catching Camp, all of which are for older and more experienced 9-12 year olds. More information on each is below.

Each camper who attends Big Train Summer Baseball Camp will receive an official camp t-shirt that gets them free admission to all Big Train home games at Shirley Povich Field during the 2024 regular season, which is the Big Train's 25th Anniversary Season. Tickets should be reserved online in advance of each game.

Camp Descriptions & Information

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 2024. Ages 5-12. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $350.

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 2024. Ages 9-12. Morning Only (9 a.m.–12 p.m.). $280

Pitching Camp: This session is limited to 24 campers and 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. 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 2024. (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 at no additional charge.) Ages 9-12. Afternoon Only (1–3 p.m.). $250.

Catching Camp: This session is limited to 16 campers and designed for kids who want to focus specifically on catching, whether they have been catching for years or are just getting started. All campers receive highly specialized training, including work on stance, blocking, throwing, receiving, footwork, and other catching-specific drills. 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 Povich Field in 2024. Tickets must be reserve online in advance of each game. (Note: Catching Camp will NOT meet on Wednesdays to prevent the risk of campers straining their arms/bodies. Campers MUST bring their own catcher's equipment. Campers are encouraged to attend General Camp on Wednesday afternoon in lieu of Catching Camp.) Ages 9-12. Afternoon Only (1-3 p.m.). $220.

Camp Information
Times
General Camp: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Advanced Development Camp: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pitching Camp: 1 - 3 p.m. (off on Wednesday; Pitching Campers welcome to join General Camp on Wednesday afternoon or take the afternoon off)
Catching Camp: 1 - 3 p.m. (off on Wednesday; Pitching Campers welcome to join General Camp on Wednesday afternoon or take the afternoon off)
Before Care: 7:30 - 9 a.m.
After Care: 3 - 5 p.m.

Prices
General Camp (All Day): $350
Advanced Development Camp (Morning Only): $280
Pitching Camp (Afternoon Only, Doesn't Meet Wednesday): $250
Catching Camp (Afternoon Only, Doesn't Meet Wednesday): $220
General Camp (Morning)/Pitching Camp (Afternoon): $380
General Camp (Morning)/Catching Camp (Afternoon): $380
Advanced Camp (Morning)/General Camp (Afternoon): $380
Advanced Camp (Morning)/Pitching Camp (Afternoon): $420
Advanced Camp (Morning)/Catching Camp (Afternoon): $400

Please email [email protected] with any registration questions or visit our Summer Camp page for more information.

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 17 - 21
General Camp.
Week 2: June 24 - 28
General Camp, Advanced Camp, Pitching Camp, and Catching Camp.
Week 3: July 1 - 5 (Will Not Meet on July 4)
General Camp.
Week 4: July 8 - 12
General Camp, Advanced Camp, Pitching Camp, and Catching Camp.
Week 5 July 15 - 19
General Camp, Advanced Camp and Pitching Camp.
Week 6: July 22 - 26
General Camp.

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Just like your local theater or favorite nonprofit, the Bethesda Community Base Ball Club (BCBBC) operates largely on the contributions of generous donors. Nearly a quarter of our yearly budget comes from charitable contributions. There is no way we could produce the quality experience you expect when you come to Povich Field for a Big Train game or for camp with just the revenue collected from camp, tickets, merchandise, and concessions. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us fund our goal of improving the Big Train experience.

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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 2024 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.

Rainy Day Policy

This is an outdoor summer camp, and when it is raining, campers will be placed underneath the Picnic Pavilion at Shirley Povich Field where coaches will show movies, talk baseball, and play trivia and other games. During a rainy day, you are allowed to pick up your camper early. There will be no refunds because of weather.

If Big Train Summer Camp is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the Big Train's control, 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.

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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.