Over 100 players from minors to cadets participated in this year’s Israel Association of Baseball summer camp, which took place over four separate weeks – two weeks at the Baptist Village in July and two weeks at Kibbutz Gezer in August. The camp was run by Leon Klarfeld and Nate Fish.

This is the first time the Israel Baseball has run camps in both locations in one summer, and it proved itself. The kids were treated to coaching by the best coaches in Israel, and many of the players who had signed up for one week only came back week after week and completed four full weeks.

The feedback was excellent. One father wrote to thank the organizers saying, “I wanted to thank you for running an incredible baseball camp... I didn't know what to expect. My boys had a great time, so much so that they begged me to come for the second week after initially signing up for only the first one. As a parent, it was a thrill to see them come to a wholesome and well-organized program. They seemed to click with the coaches, make lots of new friends and improve their baseball skills. They also developed an appreciation for the game. Each morning, they were careful to make sure their shirts were tucked in and their hats on properly, and they would beg to wear their smelly baseball socks. (It's impossible to wash them every day!). You truly taught them the difference between playing baseball and being baseball players.”

One mother wrote, “Thanks for an amazing camp and a job well done.  My son had an amazing summer with four weeks of baseball.  He also made lots of new friends and enjoyed every minute.  He can't wait for the baseball season to start.  You guys are doing amazing things with these kids!”

Thanks to the organizers and all the coaches who made this outstanding camp a reality.