DOMINICAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY CAMP - AUGUST 19 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
AT THE FORMER DOMINICAN TRAINING HOME OF THE CINCINNATI REDS
The goal of our Dominican Academy Camps is to offer competitive players ages 13-16 a professional baseball development training camp and cultural immersion only experienced in the Dominican Republic, the motherland of international baseball.
TWO WEEK CAMP SESSION: August 19 - September 1, 2023
Ages: 13-16
Outline/Accommodations/Inclusions
- Training Facilities & Staff
· First week Stay in Santo Domingo at the all-inclusive beachfront Whala Hotel in Boca Chica.
· Train and play at the former home of the Cincinnati Reds Dominican Academy in Boca Chica
· On the Weekend head to Las Terrenas, Samana at the beach front Bahia Punta Bonita Hotel for some fun and more baseball
· Back to Boca Chica for second week at the Cincinnati Reds training facility and more training and game play
· All Transportation included: To and from airport, training facilities, games, excursions and between Santo Domingo and Las Terrenas
· 3 meals per day: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; Hydration and snacks throughout the day
· Excursions off the field including Beach time and local culture
· Team of elite professional Dominican trainers and coaches most with prior professional baseball experience
· Onsite medical trainer
· Cincinnati Reds Baseball Complex in Boca Chica, Santo Domingo
o 2 Professional baseball fields
o 5 Batting cages
o 3 Bullpen areas
· Weightroom, learning room, lunch room, training room
· Baseball Island Foundation baseball field in Las Terrenas
Camp highlights
· Small group and 1 on 1 baseball development training program
· Competitive play against local Dominican travel teams and programs
· Rapsodo analytics for both pitchers and hitters
· Rigorous conditioning and strength program for overall athlete development
· Cultural immersion and exploration of the Dominican Republic - the international home of basebal
Daily Camp Structure and Itinerary
Day 1: (Saturday): Arrivals and hotel check in; Welcome Reception for all players
Day 2: (Sunday- @ the Cincinnati Reds complex): Player evaluations (Rapsodo player profiles for hitting and pitching; 60 yrd and 40 yrd measurement), conditioning session; Santo Domingo City tour (Zona Colonial)
Day 3: – Day 6 (Monday – Thursday @ the Cincinnati Reds complex): Position specific training sessions (Fielding, hitting, and pitching work groups); Lunch; 1 on 1 session break out; Pre-game prep (infield-outfield), Game play vs. local Dominican team, post-game conditioning session
Day 7: (Friday): MLB Academy tour; Lunch; travel to Las Terrenas; Beach workout
Day 8: (Saturday): Pre-game prep, Baseball Game vs. Local Dominican Team; Salto Limon waterfall hike
Day 9: (Sunday): Day trip to Cayo Levantado; return to Santo Domingo
Day 10 - 12: (Monday - Wednesday - @ the Cincinnati Reds complex): Position specific training sessions (Fielding, hitting, and pitching work groups); Lunch; 1 on 1 session break out; Pre-game prep (infield-outfield), Game play vs. Local Dominican Teams, post-game conditioning session
Day 13: (Thursday @ the Cincinnati Reds complex): Player evaluations, pre-game prep, Baseball game, Santo Domingo City tour (National Park Los 3 Ojos); Camp commencement, awards, camp dinner
Day 14: (Friday): Departure to USA
Camp tuition*: $4,595.00 - Portion of proceeds go to support the Baseball Island Foundation for children in the Dominican Republic who want to attend U.S. Colleges
*Tuition does not include airfare
QUESTIONS: Call Academy Director Juan Hernandez at 917-547-0547 or email NYBluebirdsBaseball@gmail.com
CAMP LIMITED TO 30 PLAYERS - 15 IN EACH AGE GROUP (13/14 and 15/16)
