Nike Baseball Camp at Nelson University

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.

2026 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

Basic Skills Half Day Camp

• Dates: July 6-9, 2026
• Gender: Coed
• Half Day Camper Schedule (Basic Skills): 9:00am-12:00pm
• Check-In: Begins 30 minutes prior to the camp start time.
• Meals: Lunch is not provided.

Overnight | Extended Day Camp

• Dates: July 13-16, 2026
• Gender: Boys
• Check-in: 12:30pm-1:00pm on Monday for all campers.
• Check-out: Graduation takes place at 12:00 pm on Thursday. Check out will take place immediately after.
• Extended Day Campers Schedule: Monday 1:00pm-9:00pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 9:00am-9:00pm, Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm
• Meals: All meals are provided for overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers

Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.

HOUSING (TBD)

• Dorm: TBD

• Campers Per Room: 2 per room.

• Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!

• Linens: Not included. Bring linens (Twin) or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.

• Air Conditioning: Yes

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.

• Hitting: Basic Hitting Fundamentals, Timing, problem-solving based drills, Understanding hitting different types of pitches, Understanding Quality At Bats (QABs).

• Fielding: Constraints based drills… Infield technique and mindset, Basic Fly Ball Mechanics, Pop up priority/communication, Catching and Throwing, Throwing on the run.

• Pitching: Basic pitching fundamentals, Stretch vs windup, Pitching to spots, Arm Care Routine.

• Baserunning: Leads off 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, Reads on baseballs in play, Home to first, Angles when running the bases, Situational Baserunning.

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

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

• Athletic clothing mentioned above

• Comfortable off-field clothing: pants, shorts, shirts, sweatshirts

• Undergarments

• Pajamas

• Flip flops

• Toiletries

• Personal items & medications

• Washcloth and bath towel

• Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter or sleeping bag

• Fan (optional)

• Additional snacks/drink

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

"Welcome campers, we are excited to see you this Summer at Nelson University's Nike Baseball Camp. Our camp is structured around teaching fundamental skills through small-sided, developmentally appropriate games. Our camp aims to teach the game through a fun, competitive environment, where players of all skill levels can be challenged to improve their fundamental skills and apply them to in-game performance." -Matt Cornacchione

Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

Summer Camp Sample Schedule

7:00am Wake-up, breakfast (Overnight Campers)

8:45am Arrival (Extended Day Campers), stretching

9:00am Individual instruction and drill work

12:00pm Half Day Campers Depart, Lunch (Overnight/Extended Day Campers), free time

1:00pm Fundamental instruction and drills, position play

4:30pm Free time, relax, visit with friends

5:00pm Dinner

6:15pm Games

8:30pm Chalk talks, Evening activities

9:00pm Extended Day Campers Depart

10:00pm Lights Out!

Nelson University can be found just south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas. The smaller community provides a quiet, rural atmosphere while all the excitement of the big city awaits only 25 minutes away.