Nike Baseball Camp at San Marcos High School

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: June 22-25, 2026 | June 29-July 2, 2026
• Age Group: 8-13
• Camp Type: General Skills
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday | 9:00am-2:00pm
• 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 2:00pm-3:00pm 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).

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Daily Baseball Instruction
  
• Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
  
• Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt 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 Fundamentals: The Foundation from the Ground Up; Feet, Hips, Hands; Walking away from hands; Proper Hand load; On-Deck Timing; Be Ready to Hit the FB; Eyes on the middle of the field

Proper Bunting Fundamentals: Set up in batter’s box; Split the bat into 3rds; Create your angle; Drag; Sacrifice; Squeeze; Safety Squeeze

Situational Hitting: Lead off hitter; Get him over, Get him In; Hit/Run; 2K Adjust; R3B < 2 Outs

Fundamental Fielding: Work underneath the baseball; Two Knee Drills; Short hop (Front, glove-side, back-hand); Long hop; Angles; Drop step; Slow rollers; Angle throws; DP pivots; Tag plays; Working through the ball; Pop-up communication; Tennis ball fly-balls; Find the fence; Diving plays; Angle catches; Spin throws

Pitching: Dynamic Warm-up; Catch-Play; Delivery Drills; Flat-Ground; WU/Stretch Hat Drill; 90 feet CH; Long Toss; Land the CB; Defend the Steal; PFP’s; Seam Orientation; Game Planning

Baserunning: Hard 90 out of the box; Find the baseball; Turns; Leads 1b, 2b, 3b; Ball in Dirt Tag up; Getting Signs; Find the OF’s; Jumps off LHP/RHP

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.

Directors' Note to Campers

"The coaching staff at San Marcos High School is extremely excited to share their knowledge and passion for the game. Instructors will teach the fundamentals of the game in a competitive and constructive atmosphere. Baseball players on the central coast will receive advanced instruction and information to take their game to the next level!" -Tom Myers

Sample Daily Schedule

8:45am Arrive at Field, Stretch

9:00am Individual Instruction and Drill Work

11:30am Lunch

12:30pm Instruction, Drills, Position Play, and Situational Games

2:00pm Depart