Nike Baseball Camp at Lake Forest Academy

Instruction will focus primarily on hitting, fielding, base-running, and game situations. You can expect high demand for these first come first serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

Please note: The following camp information may be subject to change- camp dates, times, coaches, location, and housing.

2026 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

• Dates: July 20-23, 2026
• Age Group: 7-14
• Camp Type: Day Camp
  
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 9:00am-3:00pm
• 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.
• Aftercare: This camp offers aftercare from 3:00-4:00pm following each day of camp. All 4 days can be purchased for an additional $100.00 fee. (Note: you cannot purchase aftercare for individual days).

Please note: Drop-off will be next to the baseball field. There is a turnaround just past the ball field. Feel free to use that loop to drop off your child. We will be waiting by the road to check in your ball player each day. Parking is located a short walk away near the academic and housing buildings.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Daily Baseball Instruction
  
• Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
  
• Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt and other prizes!
  

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

• Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio

• Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director's discretion.

• 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. Please note that US Sports Camps does NOT provide equipment and 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 team or group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper may be eligible for a discount. To receive the group discount, please have someone email US Sports Camps at [email protected] with the following information: Camp name, list of camper names, and the number of campers. We will respond with a unique discount code for everyone in the group to use during online registration. *Note: Discount amounts vary by program, so please reach out for more 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.

Director's Note to Campers

"Camp is fun. Our goal is to teach and challenge each day. We create an environment where both learning and execution can take place. We also seek to provide each camper with an experience that enhances their level of baseball skill and experience. For example, our younger campers may not spend much time on the fundamentals of stealing a base or learning a dirt ball read. However, they will understand how to run to first base and embrace a two-base mentality. Our older campers may spend more instructional time on leads and pitcher reads, adopting a 'thief' mentality. We will create these distinctions in each phase of camp to promote growth in each camper."

Sample Daily Schedule

8:30-9:00am Camp Check In — Coach Zeifert/Coach Cantlin. Name, T-Shirt, Health Form Confirmation, Blake/Lazes/Jack play with kids, organize dugouts, get to the correct group

9:00-9:10am Camp Introductions

Coach Zeifert

Ryan Cantlin—IL Tech Pitching Coach

Connor Blake—IL Tech Pitcher/INF

Alex Lazez—IL Tech Pitcher

Jack Frair—IL Tech INF (All-Conference at Prospect)

9:10-9:20am Movement Based Activity

Dodgeball (Inside Group w/Staff)

9:20-9:30am Dynamic Stretch/Warm-Up — Ryan Cantlin

9:30-9:40am Water Break / Set Outfield Segment

9:40-10:30am Outfield Segment

1. Barehand Ground Ball Rollouts--Lazes

2. Fly Ball Barehand “Routes”—Cantlin

3. Frisbee/Football Go Routes—Jack

4. Fence/Wall Angles—Blake

5. TBD—Z

10:30-10:40am Water Break / Set Infield Segment

10:40-11:30am Infield Segment

1. Camp Catch Play—All together

2. Hand and Hops—Short Hop Sequence—Z/Lazes

3. Rollout/Short Catch Play—Cantlin

4. Attack the Ball…Get downhill—Jack

5. Slow Roll Fun—Blake

11:30-11:40am Water Break / Set Daily Game

Gold Glove Play in Group…Group Winner moves on to Camp Final

11:40-12:00pm Gold Glove Camp Game

12-12:45pm Camp Lunch Break / Set Hitting & Offensive Segment

12:45-1:30pm: Hitting/Offensive Segment

1. TEE Station—Jack

2. Front Toss—Lazes

3. Outside Pitch Focus—Blake

4. Inside Pitch Focus—Cantlin

5. Home to First Baserunning

1:30-1:40pm Water Break / Set Game Play

1:40-2:50pm Game Play

2:50-3:00pm Daily Camp Recognition

3:00pm Dismissal

Alumni Stadium, Baseball Field

• Resurfaced and pitched at a one degree slope to prevent puddles, the infield was completely redone.
• Two dugout areas, a steel-fencing backstop, a bullpen and a practice pitching mound were added.