2024 DReam BASEBALL TRIPS
In the Domincan Republic
Competition / Culture / Community Service
The goal of our Dominican Academy Camps is to offer competitive players from ages 11-16 a professional baseball development training and game play camp and cultural immersion only experienced in the Dominican Republic, the motherland of international baseball.
2024 TRIP DATES
FOR AGES 11-14 YEAR OLDS - Parents Welcome!
FEBRUARY BREAK: Saturday February 17 - Friday February 23 (7 Days/6 Nights)
MARCH BREAK: Saturday March 16 - Friday March 22 (7 Days/6Nights)
SUMMER FOR AGES 13-16 YEAR OLDS
SUMMER SESSION I: Saturday June 29 - Friday July 12 (14 Days/13 Nights)
SUMMER SESSION II: Saturday August 3 - Friday August 16 (14 Days/13 Nights)
REGISTER AND DEPOSIT HERE
Outline/Accommodations/Inclusions For All Trips
- SUMMER SESSIONS ALSO INCLUDE
- On the Weekend head to Las Terrenas, Samana at the beach front Bahia Punta Bonita Hotel for some fun and more baseball
- Immersion with the Baseball Island Foundation community and players with a chance for more community service
- Two weeks of training and game play with added beach excursions!
· Stay in the beach town of Boca Chica near Santo Domingo at the all-inclusive beachfront Whala Hotel
· Train and play at both local Dominican fields as well as pro-style youth complexes AND MLB Dominican Academy Complexes
Daily Games against local youth Dominican teams with a game at an MLB Complex facility
Training session at the legendary Valdez training academy in Santo Domingo
Community Service project each trip with Dominican kids along with cultural exposure
Excursion to the capital of Santo Dominican to explore its rich history
Beach excursion complete with Beach baseball workout!
· All Transportation included: To and from airport, training facilities, games, excursions
· 3 meals per day: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; Hydration and snacks throughout the day
Dedicated American trip leader, Jay Quinn, former Columbia University Baseball coach and the President of the Baseball Island Foundation with 10+ years of experience running international baseball trips who resides year-round in the Dominican Republic
Parents welcome to join their players for the week!
- Training Facilities & Staff
- Elite Dominican training staff many with former pro experience
- Coach Jay Quinn - President of Baseball Island Foundation and former Columbia University Baseball Coach. Former DI catcher at George Washington University
- Mix of pro level MLB facilities, high level youth facilities and local neighborhood fields for training and game play
Camp highlights
· Small group and 1 on 1 baseball development training program
· Competitive play against local Dominican travel teams and programs
Players broken up into 2 teams when possible (11/12 and 13/14) for School Break Trips and 13/14 and 15/16 for Summer Trips for balanced game play
· 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 baseball
Portion of proceeds go directly to the Baseball Island Foundation to help fund educational programs for Dominican Teens and help get them to U.S. colleges
Daily Camp Structure and Itinerary
(Day 1-6 typical of a 1 week trip with MLB Academy Tour and end of camp dinner included. Days 7-14 added for Summer trips)
Day 1: (Saturday): Arrivals and hotel check in; Welcome Reception for all players
Day 2: (Sunday): 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 @ MLB or youth training complexes): 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 - @MLB or Youth Academy Complexes): 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 @ MLB Academy): 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*:
SINGLE WEEK SESSSIONS - February and March Breaks - Prices based on ONE hotel room with 2 beds
7 Days / 6 Nights
$1,895.00/player
$750 for each additional family member
$750 for additional Hotel room
TWO WEEK SUMMER SESSIONS
14 Days / 13 Nights
$3,650/Player
$1600 each additional family member
$1600 for additional hotel room
Two players per room. If Parents are attending can stay in room with their player or get their own room.
Portion of proceeds go to support the Baseball Island Foundation for children in the Dominican Republic who want to attend U.S. Colleges
Tuition includes all games and training, hotel accomodations, 3 meals per day, daily transportation, airport transportation, snacks and hydration daily, DReam Trip workout shirt and shorts
*Tuition does not include airfare
QUESTIONS: Call Academy Director Juan Hernandez at 917-547-0547 or email NYBluebirdsBaseball@gmail.com
CAMP LIMITED TO 24 PLAYERS - 12 IN EACH AGE GROUP (13/14 and 15/16)
