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Camp History
Warriors Baseball Camp was established by BHS
coach Joe Campagna in June of 2001 in order to promote the game of baseball in
the town of Brookline. Campagna has been the varsity coach at BHS for 20 years,
winning over 200 games, being named the Boston Globe Coach of the Year and BSC
Coach of the Year in the process.
Campagna and his assistants greeted nearly 40 campers, who enjoyed a
week of baseball activities, including basic drills, batting practices, and
simulated games before finishing off each day with a game of pickle that has
become a tradition. Over the years, the WBC has become an annual end of the school
year event, with as many as 60 campers attending during the one- or two-week
sessions.
Camp Goals
The WBC is primarily structured so that campers,
who are divided into three groups (minor, major, and pony) will have an
enjoyable experience while learning and developing the basic skills of throwing,
catching, hitting, and base running.
Safety Procedures
The WBC is certified by the Brookline Board of
Health. Campers must have a copy of their most recent physical on file. Campers
are not allowed to swing wooden or metal bats unless they are in a supervised
batting drill or game, and never in the picnic table area. Minor campers use
only tennis or cloth incrediballs and whiffle bats. There is a 7-1 camper-to-counselor
ratio.
End-of-Camp Activities
On the final day of camp, there is a raffle
where each camper has a chance to win a prize. Minor campers are presented with
an action photo of themselves.
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