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Nike Baseball Camp Portland Pickles 14 Reviews

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Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

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Join Nike Baseball Camps and the Portland Pickles this summer! Campers get to play at Walker Stadium and will learn from an amazing coaching staff led by JJ Mascolo and other Portland Pickles coaches and players. Campers will work on their fielding, hitting, base-running & fundamental skills, while having a fun summer camp experience. The goal for these camps is for each participant to walk away with better baseball fundamentals and a smile on their face!

Note: US Sports Camps, Inc. and Nike, Inc. are not sponsors, co-sponsors, owners, or operators of the Portland Pickles Baseball Camps. Portland Pickles Baseball Camp is owned and operated by the Portland Pickles. US Sports Camps, Inc. is a marketing and registration service for these camps and it and Nike have no control over the operation of the camps or the acts or omissions of Portland Pickles Baseball Camps.

Highlights Include

Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
Professional Instruction from Coach JJ Mascolo and Staff
Daily Emphasis on Fundamental Development and Team Play
Players Grouped by Age and Ability
Low Camper to Coach Ratios
Excellent Training Facilities
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Director JJ Mascolo

JJ Mascolo Currently is the commissioner of the Wild Wild West league, a collegiate summer baseball league that serves as a minor league system for the Portland Pickles.
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From 2018-2021 Mascolo served as the head coach at Chemeketa Community College . The storm reached a regional in all years.

Prior to Chemeketa Mascolo was an Assistant coach at D1 Fresno State University where they captured a Mountain West Championship.

In 2014-15 Mascolo Served as an Assistant Coach at Western Oregon University winning two GNAC Titles.

In the summer of 2013, Mascolo led Post 58 Salem, Ore., based AAA American Legion team to a State Championship, and received State Coach of the year honors.

As a Player Mascolo Attended WOU winning two GNAC titles and receiving 2nd team all-American honors at Shortstop.

Mascolo has a Bachelor's degree in exercise science and physical education. He resides in Silverton Oregon.
Coach Nick Fleck

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Nick Fleck lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Aubry. Nick played baseball at Everett CC & Western Oregon University. He graduated in 2011 with a B.S. in Exercise Science. Nick coached 4 years at Centralia College until 2014. In 2015 he joined the coaching staff at Union High School. Aside from coaching at Union in the spring, he is also the international manager of the Portland Pickles.
Coach Jace Brown

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Jace Brown lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Reggie. Jace played baseball for Cal State Long Beach and independent ball in the Golden Baseball League from 1999 through 2003. Jace went on to gain a BA in design from the Academy of Art University in San Fransisco along with a degree in Business Leadership at USC. Since then Jace has coached and managed indie baseball for the MSBL, NABA, and PABC. In the summer of 2019 Jace joined the international coaching staff for the Portland Pickles.
Coach Portland Pickles Coaching Staff

Portland Pickles' coaches and players will be leading instruction at each camp

This camp is designed for youth baseball players of all abilities, who are looking to improve and enhance their skills while having a great time. The campers will be instructed by the Pickles coaches and players, each camper will have the opportunity to take instruction and work one-on-one with Pickles players that come from a wide range of nationally renowned college baseball programs from around the country.

Instruction will develop fundamentals and advanced skills, focusing on hitting, position-specific training, base-running, team play, and game situations. On the 5th day, campers will get to show off what they've learned in scrimmages. Our goal of these camps is for each participant to walk away with a positive experience, better baseball fundamentals, and a smile on their face.

Please note: The following information may be subject to change.

2024 CAMP INFORMATION

3-Day Camp Dates: June 24-26, 2024 | July 15-17, 2024 | July 29-July 31, 2024
5-Day Camp Dates: June 24-28, 2024 | July 15-19, 2024 | July 29-August 2, 2024
Age Group: 7-13
Camp Type: Half Day Camp
Schedule: 8:00am-1:00pm (Latest pickup time is 1:30pm)
Check-In: Begins 30 minutes prior to the camp start time.
Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a snack/lunch to camp each day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Daily Baseball Instruction
Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are initially grouped by age and moved around accordingly based on skill level.
Facility: Outdoor Fields. Indoor facilities are available during inclement weather conditions.

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.

All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

Small gym bag/backpack
Athletic clothing: t-shirt, shorts, baseball pants (recommended)
Warm-up jacket
Hat
Cleats & sneakers
Baseball glove
Baseball bat
Helmet
Catchers gear (if applicable)
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Packed lunch and snacks

MEDICAL PROTOCOL

Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

TRAVEL

Nike Baseball Camps does not provide transportation from airports, train stations or bus depots. If you have a child flying to camp, please arrange a shuttle or taxi service.

TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNT

If you have a group of campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a discount. Please have someone contact the US Sports Camps office at 1-800-645-3226 with the names of each camper in the group and we will create a unique discount code for your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the offer code during checkout. *Discount amount varies by program. Please call for details.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE BASEBALL CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our baseball camps please see our FAQ page.

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Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

Sample Daily Schedule

7:45am Campers Arrive/ Warm Up
8:30am Position Defense
9:30am Hitting Circuit
11:15am Lunch
12:00pm Coaches Address/ Warm-up
12:00pm Drills/ Game situations
1:00pm Campers Depart

Walker Stadium

The year 2015 sprung new growth in Portland baseball history with the birth of the Portland Pickles Baseball Club. We aim to bring the world together at Walker Stadium through the spirit of baseball and highlight this great city with its amazing people. We strive to be unique, push boundaries, and pioneer the sport of baseball on and off the field. With neighborhood programs, host families and fundraising opportunities throughout the year, the Portland Pickles seek to make our community united and strong. Go Pickles!

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
August 19, 2022: My son came out of this weeks camp with a fire lit! He gained confidence, made new friends and improved his skills! Can't ask for more than that. We even returned to watch the pickles game in the evening to see his coaches play.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
August 22, 2022: My son won player of the day and he was delighted. He, his brother, and two friends were the older kids at camp, and they really enjoyed the more casual experience. Versus their stricter, more serious little league stuff.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
June 30, 2023: Kai was crying, scared and did not want to go the first day, but at pick up he said "that was fun!"and by midweek he was referring to all of his "friends" at camp and excited to tell me how fun it was each day.

— Anonymous

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- 5/5.
June 28, 2022: My son is in a baseball situation where he has to quickly learn catching and pitching and they really worked with him. He brought his catching stuff one day and he was pretty pumped about that!

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 22, 2022: My son and members of our program always attend together and they always let the kids be on the same team together. They love it and it's a great bonding experience for kids in our program.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 1, 2023: My son feeling more confidence in his baseball skills. He was always happy and felt successful after camp.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
August 23, 2022: Personalized experience--my son felt that the coach took an individual interest in improving his skills

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 25, 2022: I think my son really enjoyed playing on the field that he watches the Pickles play on.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
June 28, 2023: My camper learned some more baseball skills and got out of his comfort zone

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 6, 2023: The camp director and staff make this camp super fun for the kids!

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
June 24, 2022: The mentorship, knowledge and encouragement of the counselors was outstanding.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
June 27, 2022: Great coaches, friends at camp, playing in the pickles stadium

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 26, 2022: Watching all the kids make new friends and learn new drills was heartwarming.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
My son loved the camp and the coaches

— Anonymous

SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!

Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

Programs: General Skills

Age Group: 7 - 13

Gender: Co-Ed

3-Day (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) $275.00 USD

Availability: Yes