Nike Baseball Camp United Shore Professional Baseball League
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Aug. 3 - Aug. 5, 2026
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Nike Baseball Camps
Join us in the summer of 2025 for an exciting Nike Baseball Camp at Jimmy John's Field in Utica, MI, the home field of the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL)! The camp will be led by Justin Karn, a seasoned coach and member of the USPBL coaching staff for the past three years. Karn brings extensive collegiate coaching experience from programs such as Madonna University, Oakland University, and St. Thomas Aquinas, where he helped guide teams to championships and national tournament appearances. His proven track record of developing talent at both the collegiate and professional levels makes this a can't-miss opportunity for aspiring ballplayers.
Campers 7-12 years old will have an awesome time making new friends, memories, and gaining baseball skills that will help them become better players on the field. Don't miss this opportunity to be instructed by players and coaches from the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, Eastside Diamond Hoppers, Utica Unicorns, and the Westside Woolly Mammoths. Sign up today!
Highlights Include
- Free Entrance to Westside Woolly Mammoths vs. the Utica Unicorns on August 6th
- Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt and other items
- Professional Instruction from USPBL Players and Coaches
- Excellent Training Facilities
- Low Camper to Instructor Ratio
- Daily Emphasis on Fundamental Development
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Camp Coaches
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Director Justin Karn
Justin Karn has been a member of the United Shore Professional Baseball League's coaching staff for 3 years. He is an experienced coach, as the former Head Baseball Coach at Madonna University in Livonia, MIchigan as well as Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Justin also has coached at various other locations, including at St. Thomas Aquinas in his home state of New York and at Ave Maria University in Florida.
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GUEST SPEAKER Jim Essian
Jim Essian, USPBL Director of Scouting & Manager of the Utica Unicorns, started his 48-year professional baseball career in 1970 with the Philadelphia Phillies in their minor league system where he was tagged as a Topps Rookie All-Star. Over the next three years he excelled at all levels of Minor League Baseball, earning all-star recognition at almost every level before breaking into Major League Baseball in 1973 with the Phillies. For the next 11 years, Essian played for the Phillies, A’s, White Sox, Mariners and Indians. After his playing career, Essian broke into coaching with the Chicago Cubs organization in 1986. In his second season as manager of the Winston-Salem Spirits, Essian brought home the Carolina League championship and was named Manager of the Year. He took the reins as manager for the Chicago Cubs in 1991, and was inducted into the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.
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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 information may be subject to change.
CAMP INFORMATION
- Date: August 3-5, 2026; Westside Woolly Mammoths vs. Utica Unicorns on August 6
- Age Group: 7-12
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: Monday, 9:00am-2:00pm; Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:00am-12:00pm; Thursday, Westside Woolly Mammoths vs. Utica Unicorns
- Check-In: Begins 30 minutes prior to the camp start time.
- Meals: We will provide lunch of a hot dog, chips and soft drink or water for Day 1 of the camp.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Daily Baseball Instruction by players from the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, Eastside Diamond Hoppers, Utica Unicorns, and the Westside Woolly Mammoths.
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
- Nike Baseball Camp T-Shirt and other items.
- Each camper also will receive 2 grandstand tickets to the USPBL baseball game between the Westside Woolly Mammoths and the Utica Unicorns at Jimmy John's Field on Thursday, August 6, 2026 (7:05 pm game), and the kids will have the opportunity to participate in Baseball Buddies with our USPBL players for the game - where the kids get announced along with our starting lineup for our home team and run to their positions with them to stand for the National Anthem.
- Guest Speaker: Former professional baseball player and coach, Jim Essian (Information on Jim Essian)
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 facility is available in case of weather.
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
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Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.