Nike Baseball Camp at Lake Forest Academy
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Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jul. 21 - Jul. 24, 2025
IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HAVE SERIOUS FUN
Join us this summer for Nike Baseball Camp at Lake Forest Academy in Illinois! Athletes will train throughout the week to practice baseball skills, meet new friends, and have a memorable summer camp experience!
Directing the program is Ed Zeifert, with instruction from the Illinois Institute of Technology Coaching Staff. We are excited to offer these programs in a safe, fun, and competitive environment.
Highlights Include
- Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
- Professional Instruction from Coach Zeifert 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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Camp Coaches
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Director Ed Zeifert
The 2023 season will mark Ed Zeifert's 8th year as Illinois Institute of Technology Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics.
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Camp Details
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.
2025 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
- Dates: July 21-24, 2025
- Age Group: 8-14
- 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, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially 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.
Instruction will focus on the following -
- Hitting: Campers will be instructed on swing fundamentals via daily tee, short-toss, and batting practice. We will create opportunities for each camper to translate those fundamentals into competition every day so each camper can understand the value of immediately translating skill acquisition to results-based action.
- Fielding: Campers will be taught the basic fundamentals of catch play and the use of short actions to collect outs and prevent base advancement. Campers will acquire fielding skills in each defensive position group. We will use both drill work and daily competitions to help foster translation from skill acquisition to results-based action.
- Pitching: Campers will be taught the core fundamentals of strike-throwing. We will teach proper mechanics, balance, and timing that leads to effectively throwing strikes and collecting outs. We will use drill work and competition to ensure that new skill acquisition immediately translates into gameplay.
- Baserunning: Campers will be taught how to score a run. This will include proper home to 1st/2nd base techniques, two-base advancement mentality and routes, base stealing, and other skills, i.e. ball in dirt reads. Baserunning is a passion of the camp staff and can be immediately translated to competition.
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."
Show Less See More Camp DetailsSample 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.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jul. 21 - Jul. 24, 2025
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Reviews & Testimonials
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July 27, 2023: Our son LOVED every minute of it!
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July 27, 2023: The whole thing was a great experience!
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July 27, 2023: My child had fun even when he went in knowing no one!
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August 3, 2023: Skill based, where coaches took time to show, teach, and practice specific skills. My son really enjoyed the competition days, like homerun derby.
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July 27, 2023: Seeing the physical changes that my son experienced throughout the camp. A better awareness of skills that he needed to develop, abilities to apply them right away in real world situations during games with his regular league, and an increase in stamina and strength.
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Excellent speakers