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All Reviews about Nike Baseball Camp at UWM Field, directed by United States Professional Baseball League

9 Reviews

  • The part they couldn't stop talking about was celebration dances, meeting the players.
  • The cool experience & interaction with the players.
  • Loved that the coaching staff were actual USPBL players
  • Playing at Jimmy John’s and learning more about baseball
  • Working/ training with actually players from Shore Professional Baseball League
  • The kids really loved learning from the players! Great facility and everyone was kind and helpful.
  • My son has no experience and other campers seemed to have tons of experience, but the coaches and staff made it a supportive and useful experience for all ages and levels
  • Our son had fun with some of his baseball buddies, enjoyed learning from “real” baseball players, felt comfortable and recognized for his effort, and was in a safe environment.
  • Love that the USPBL players were coaches. Marcus Judd was so great with the kids and had a natural talent for hyping them up. My son remembered his name from Day 1. My son attended with a group of boys and they all had a great time the entire time. We loved that we got to go to a game the following evening as well. Boys really enjoyed the whole experience and we will be recommending the camp next year to our entire tournament team and local little league organization.

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Camp dates & prices

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Flexible cancellation options available.

*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.

  • Limited

    Aug. 3–5, 2026

    • Co-ed
    • Ages 7-12
    • General Skills

    • Half Day

      3-day camp

      $325

Nike Baseball Camp at UWM Field, directed by United States Professional Baseball League

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Camp Overview

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Join us in the summer of 2026 for an exciting Nike Baseball Camp at UWM Field in Utica, MI, the home field of the United States Professional Baseball League (USPBL)! The camp will be led by Justin Karn,Manager of the Westside Woolly Mammoths and member of the USPBL coaching staff for the past four 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

Camp Coaches

  • Justin Karn USPBL

    Justin Karn

    Director

    Justin Karn, Manager of the Westside Woolly Mammoths, has been a member of the United Shore Professional Baseball League's coaching staff for 4 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.

    Justin Karn USPBL

    Justin Karn

    Director

    As an Assistant Coach at Division II St. Thomas Aquinas, Justin oversaw a pitching staff that led the Spartans to back-to-back Conference Championships and an appearance in the 2014 Division II College World Series. The 2015 recruiting class at St. Thomas included five future professional baseball players, including two MLB draft picks.

    While serving as the Head Coach at Madonna University, the 2022 Crusaders were ranked as high as 32nd nationally and appeared in the NAIA National Tournament. In his second season at the helm, Madonna has produced 14 All-Conference players with four players who went to sign a progressional contract.

    Prior to his coaching career, Justin was a four year starter at Iona College (NY), where he also served as a third year team captain.
  • JIM ESSIAN

    Jim Essian

    GUEST SPEAKER

    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.

    JIM ESSIAN

    Jim Essian

    GUEST SPEAKER

    Essian took over as Manager of the Utica Unicorns in 2017 and he has led the Unicorns to four USPBL championships. Essian has helped 16 players sign with MLB organizations in his time spent with the USPBL.

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

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

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Baseball Camp at UWM Field, directed by United States Professional Baseball League

9 Reviews

  • The part they couldn't stop talking about was celebration dances, meeting the players.
  • The cool experience & interaction with the players.
  • Loved that the coaching staff were actual USPBL players
  • Playing at Jimmy John’s and learning more about baseball
  • Working/ training with actually players from Shore Professional Baseball League
  • The kids really loved learning from the players! Great facility and everyone was kind and helpful.
  • My son has no experience and other campers seemed to have tons of experience, but the coaches and staff made it a supportive and useful experience for all ages and levels
  • Our son had fun with some of his baseball buddies, enjoyed learning from “real” baseball players, felt comfortable and recognized for his effort, and was in a safe environment.
  • Love that the USPBL players were coaches. Marcus Judd was so great with the kids and had a natural talent for hyping them up. My son remembered his name from Day 1. My son attended with a group of boys and they all had a great time the entire time. We loved that we got to go to a game the following evening as well. Boys really enjoyed the whole experience and we will be recommending the camp next year to our entire tournament team and local little league organization.

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