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MLB & Ripken Baseball Team Up for Summer 2009

Major League Baseball and Ripken Baseball have teamed up to deliver a joint summer baseball camp for kids series at the Ripken Academy in Aberdeen, MD. MLB Experience Camp - Powered by Ripken Baseball will be offered for five consecutive weeks in Summer 2009.

All baseball campers will feel like big leaguers as they spend an entire day at one of the three area Major League ballparks and learn directly from current and former professional players throughout the week! Baseball camp highlights include:

• Instruction from Cal & Bill Ripken, as well as several other former Major Leaguers
• Position-specific training - baseball campers choose two key positions in which to specialize
• Incredible overnight activities including: National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland Science Center, M&T Bank (home of the Baltimore Ravens) & more!
• Ripken Academy's latest addition: Yankee Stadium - the first 90 ft. diamond at the academy featuring big league lights, professional artificial playing surface, bleachers and artifacts from the old Yankee Stadium in New York!
• Video hitting analysis powered by Dartfish

Private Training and Gear Included with Camp

Register now for a Ripken Baseball MLB Experience Camp and receive four Private Training Sessions with Ripken Certified instructors to use after the baseball camp has concluded. All baseball campers will also receive head to toe outfitting - train and compete in the world's most innovative performance apparel and footwear engineered for baseball.

MLB baseball campers will receive:

• Cleats, home & away jerseys, batting gloves, baseball pants, bat bag & T-shirt
• A day at one of the three area MLB ballparks - take a "behind the scenes" tour, practice on the field and attend a professional game
• Interaction with current and former professional players throughout the week
• Position-specific training in your primary and secondary positions

"The Ripken Way" Camp Added to Summer Lineup

Ripken Baseball announces the return of "The Ripken Way" Camp for kids to the 2009 summer camp series in Aberdeen, MD. This weeklong camp will take place August 10-14 for ages 9-15.

The Ripken Way Camp is a wonderful way for players to learn more about all aspects of the game of baseball. It is ideal for baseball players looking to learn more about the game overall and includes infield, pitching, outfield, hitting and team instruction as well as instructional games each afternoon.

The Ripken Way™

Ripken Baseball instructional programs combine the wisdom of Cal Ripken, Sr., and his teachings with the 33 years of major league experience accumulated by both Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken, creating memorable baseball experiences for youth players and coaches alike.

Keep it Simple
Young baseball players must crawl before they can walk and walk before they can run. Teaching that is too complicated is difficult to remember and can result in frustration.

Make it Fun
Learning doesn't have to be tedious. Drills and instruction are structured so players enjoy themselves while learning.

Games also promote fun and are an important part of Ripken Baseball programs.

Celebrate the Individual
No two players are alike, so why should they be treated as if they are? Each player has his or her own comfort zones, strengths and style.

Individualism is promoted as long as certain fundamental approaches are followed.

Explain Why
"Why" is a young person's favorite question. Young players have an innate need to understand the reason behind the teaching. Lessons that make sense will stick with them.

Email Your Camper with Bunk Notes!

Wondering how to stay in touch with your child while they are off at camp? Send them a bunk note. Your child will receive his/her bunk note every evening before lights out. It is as easy as sending an email. Choose from different background designs or add a picture if you wish. There is also a free newsletter for you to follow throughout the week to get updates on what your child is up to at Ripken Baseball Summer Camp. This newsletter will have fun facts, camper quotes, evening activity reviews and much more. It will make you feel like you are there watching your child. Click on the link below to register.