Let's Play Ball!
Covid-19 notice
Parents and campers...
Welcome to the Van Boekel Field of Dreams Baseball Camp 2021.
As everyone is aware the COVID-19 pandemic is still active. Therefore, we must follow some strict procedures to run our camp safely and smoothly.
The rules may adapt along with the developing situation and we will update you as Ontario opens up to allow more activities to take place.
Please DO NOT bring your camper if they or anyone in your household is showing any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus.
We are asking that parents/guardians sign-in their campers each morning one at a time to allow everyone to remain distanced. We ask that no more than two individuals use our bleachers when spectating games however everyone is welcome to bring a chair and find space in foul territory if they would like to watch.
Campers, please bring your own:
- Sun screen - preferably spray type
- Water bottle (Can be refilled at water stations throughout the day)
- Hat
- Lunch
- Athletic clothing
- Bat
- Glove
- Helmet
- Bathing suit
We can provide any equipment for campers who do not have their own
We have had discussions with Southwestern Public Health and will be following their guidelines. Please be patient with the drop off and pick-up, it is our intention to keep everyone safe!
See everyone soon!
Greg Van Boekel & Payton MacDonald
What you should expect
We enjoyed playing the game at a high level, but more importantly we have had a lot of fun along the way. We would like to help the kids that come to our camp become better ball players, but we also want to teach them how much fun this game can be!
Our own "Field of Dreams"
Our ball diamond was built in 2010 and began with the installation of the backstop. Our field features a home run fence that stands 200ft from home plate. There is a players bench as well as bleachers for fans. A scoreboard and flag pole were recently added in left field. A portable artificial mound (can be removed for fastball) was constructed for pitching. The most recent addition is our infield that was added in the spring of 2019.
What the kids will learn
After a successful 2020 summer with more than 70 campers attending, we are ready to make 2021 camps great. Our Camp Leaders have worked with NCCP coaches to design a program that will teach the fundamentals of baseball and fastball in a fun, enjoyable environment. They will also experience country life on the farm and will enjoy the animals, trails, wagon rides, etc..
Greg and Payton are teaming up again this year to provide campers with a fun and exciting experience to help kids develop their skills and have some fun on the field.
Get to know our leaders!
Greg Van Boekel
Greg has played with Payton for several years in both fastball and baseball. He was a starting pitcher and outfielder for the Ontario Nationals 18U baseball club in the CPBL. He has multiple ORSA titles as well as a U16 Canadian championship title. His team won back to back OBA championships in 2015 and 2016. Greg was selected to the ICBA all-star team that competed in the 2016 Ontario Summer Games. Recently, he played in the CPBL championships and has been touring throughout the U.S. to play against various NCAA teams. Greg will be joining Payton this fall to play with the Fanshawe Falcons of the OCAA.
Payton MacDonald
Payton is a pitcher and an outfielder currently playing for the Ontario Nationals 18u baseball club in the CPBL. He has been a teammate of Greg in past in both fastball and baseball. He will be joining the Fanshawe Falcons baseball club in the following season along with Greg. In his fastball career he has competed in multiple Provincial, Eastern and Canadian championships, taking home an U16 Canadian championship as well as multiple ORSA titles. In his baseball career he has won an OBA championship in 2016 and has recently been travelling the U.S. to visit and compete against several NCAA schools.
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