Baseball Camps

Program Information

Baseball for Kids - Leagues, Camps, Clinics and Travel

It is the philosophy of Wheatland Athletic Association to progressively develop children’s skills by offering programs for various age levels. As they develop, the children are taught the value of good sportsmanship and teamwork. Our intent is for children to have FUN and to enjoy the sport they play while learning the character building lessons that come from participating in team sports. WAA emphasizes the fundamentals of baseball as players are taught the basics of hitting, throwing, catching and base-running within a framework of teamwork and sportsmanship. Become a SPONSOR

PLAYING IT SAFE - WAA BASEBALL CAMPS

All 2021 WAA programs are "Playing IT Safe" and will be run in accordance with the State of Illinois All Sports Policy.

2021 Presidents Day Hitting Clinic

2021 Presidents Day Baseball Hitting Clinic

Hitting Instructors will work with players to improve their swing mechanics. Players learn the finer points of hitting through balance, stance, approach, point of contact, and follow through. For recreational & competitive players 2nd-8th grade

Date: Monday, February 15th, 2021

Location: WAA Baseball & Softball Training Center, 657 Wolverine Dr, Suite 7, Aurora, IL 60502

Times:

2nd-3rd grade: 8:00a to 9:00a

4th-5th grade: 9:00a to 10:00a

6th-8th grade: 10:00a to 11:00p

2nd-3rd grade 8:00-9:00a

Season Dates: 02/15/2021 to 02/15/2021

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4th-5th grade 9:00-10:00a

Season Dates: 02/15/2021 to 02/15/2021

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6th-8th grade 10:00-11:00p

Season Dates: 02/15/2021 to 02/15/2021

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2021 Spring Hitting Camp

During this 4 week program, players will learn the finer points of hitting through balance, stance, approach, point of contact and finish. For recreational, competitive and travel baseball/softball players for ages 8U-14U (Grade 2 through 8)

Exit Velocity testing (Week 1 and 4)

Fee: $100

Dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24

Location: WAA Baseball & Softball Training Center, 657 Wolverine Dr, Suite 7, Aurora, IL 60502

Times:

2nd-3rd grade: 8:00-9:00a

2nd-3rd grade: 9:00-10:00a

4th-5th grade: 10:00-11:00a

6th-8th grade: 11:00-12:00p

ALL AGES: TBD

Min/Max: 6/10

Equipment Needed: Baseball Bat, Helmet

All 2021 WAA programs are "Playing IT Safe" and will be run in accordance with the State of Illinois All Sports Policy.

2nd-3rd grade 8:00-9:00a

Registration opens on 01/25/2021 at 05:45 PM
Season Dates: 04/03/2021 to 04/24/2021

$100.00

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2nd-3rd grade 9:00-10:00a

Season Dates: 04/03/2021 to 04/24/2021

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4th-5th grade 10:00-11:00a

Season Dates: 04/03/2021 to 04/24/2021

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6th-8th grade 11:00-12:00p

Season Dates: 04/03/2021 to 04/24/2021

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2021 Spring Fielding and Throwing Camp

Designed to help develop a more relaxed, confident, and consistent infielder. Build your defensive skills through steady reps, advanced training, and explosive first steps to the ball. Our trained instructors will help you understand the proper ways of playing the infield. Once the proper ways have been demonstrated and understood, a fast paced style of training will occur to get you ready for your upcoming season.

For COED recreational and competitive baseball/softball players ages 7 to 12 years old.

Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28

Location: WAA Sports Center, 2323 Liberty St in Aurora 60502

Times:

Ages 7 to 9: 5:00-6:30p

Ages 10 to 12: 6:30-8:00p

Min/Max: 8/15

Fee: $120

Player provided Equipment Needed: Baseball Glove and gym shoes (no cleats)

Camp Description:

Players will be instructed on the following areas:

Footwork
Glove work
Rhythm
Throwing action
Athleticism

Ages 7 to 9: 5:00-6:30p

Season Dates: 04/07/2021 to 04/28/2021

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Ages 10 to 14: 6:30-8:00p

Season Dates: 04/07/2021 to 04/28/2021

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2021 Little Sluggers

2021 Little Sluggers Spring Training

Description: This highly instructional camp for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade baseball/softball players will provide the players with 4 weeks of instruction and game like situations. The first part of the program will focus on the fundamentals while the second part of the program will turn its focus to game like situations. This is a highly structured format for beginners. We want to teach them how to learn the game the correct way. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to participate.

Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29

Times: 5:00-6:00p

Fee: $75

Min/Max: 10/15

Location: WAA Sports Center (2323 Liberty)

Instructor: Bill Smith

Player provided Equipment Needed: Baseball Glove, bat, helmet (if you have one) and gym shoes (no cleats)

5:00-6:00pm

Season Dates: 04/08/2021 to 04/29/2021

$75.00

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High School Infield Skills Camp

2020-2021 High School Infield Skills Camp

Description: This session is designed for infielders, at all four positions, and covers mechanics for fielding ground balls and throwing to bases. Our coaching staff believes that this review is vitally important to get each player reset on his basic mechanics. As players progress to higher levels in baseball, the speed of play quickens dramatically and even tiny flaws in fielding and throwing mechanics can be the difference between a safe and an out call.

Fee: $40 per session

~~Session 1: November 3, 10, 17 from 4:00-5:00p~~

~~Session 2:~~ ~~December 1, 8, 15 from 4:00-5:00p~~

Session 3: January 5, 12, 19 from 4:00-5:00p

Session 4: February 2, 9, 16 from 4:00-5:00p

Session 5: March 2, 9, 16 from 4:00-5:00p

Session 6: March 30, April 6, 13 from 4:00-5:00p

Ages: 9th-12th grade

Location: WAA Sports Center (2323 Liberty St.)

Equipment: Gym Shoes, gloves and face covering (MANDATORY)

All 2020 WAA programs are "Playing IT Safe" and will be run in accordance with the State of Illinois All Sports Policy.