San Diego, CA, USA
Young softball players spend the day building core skills through instruction, drills, and game play at the Reggie Smith Softball Complex. The program is designed for ages 6–12 and centers on the fundamentals that help developing players become more comfortable on the field: throwing, catching, hitting, fielding, base running, and game awareness. Instruction is age-appropriate, and campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience at the director’s discretion.
The camp combines technical practice with team play rather than focusing on only one position or skill. Coaches guide campers through fundamental development each day, with an emphasis on learning how the pieces of the game work together. The published staff-to-camper ratio is 1:10, giving the program a structured small-group feel while still allowing campers to practice alongside other young athletes.
This is a daytime program with regular camp hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Families should plan for campers to bring their own lunch, snacks, water bottle, and personal softball equipment. Participation includes daily softball instruction, supervision during camp hours, and a Nike Softball Camp T-shirt and other camp items. The format is a practical fit for children who want focused softball practice, repeated fundamentals, and supervised time on an outdoor field without an overnight stay.
| Ages: | 6–12 |
| Type: | Day |
| Gender: | Girls-Only |
| Setting: | City |
| Sports: | Sports, Team Sports, Softball |
| Meals Type: | Bring Your Own |
| Time: | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Staff to Сamper Ratio: | 1:10 |
| Address: | Reggie Smith Softball Complex, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110 |
| San Diego | |
| USA |
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The program follows a general-skills approach built around the essential parts of softball. Campers practice throwing and catching, work on hitting and fielding, develop base-running habits, and learn broader game awareness. Instruction is presented in an age-appropriate way, and the coaching staff uses drills and game play to reinforce the same fundamentals in different situations.
Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience at the director’s discretion. That structure allows children with different backgrounds to work in groups suited to their current stage while remaining part of the same camp experience. The day runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with check-in beginning 30 minutes before the scheduled start. The published 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio supports supervised instruction throughout regular camp hours.
Families should expect an outdoor softball setting and a program centered on practice rather than classroom activities. Campers bring their own softball equipment, lunch, snacks, sunscreen, and water bottle. The camp fee includes daily softball instruction, supervision during camp hours, and a Nike Softball Camp T-shirt and other camp items. Rather than specializing in one narrow skill, the program gives younger players repeated exposure to the main technical and game components of softball.
Camp runs Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Check-in begins 30 minutes before the camp start time. Daily programming centers on softball instruction, drills, fundamental development, and team play.
Lunch is not provided. Campers should bring a packed lunch and snacks each day, along with a water bottle. The published packing list also recommends labeling personal equipment and bringing the items needed for a full day of outdoor softball activity.
Campers are supervised by staff during regular camp hours and are expected to remain with their assigned group. US Sports Camps participation standards require respectful behavior and prohibit bullying, harassment, violence, theft, weapons, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, fireworks, and other prohibited items. Campers who feel sick, injured, uncomfortable, or concerned about their group or activities are directed to speak with a staff member promptly.
Personal devices are limited during training so campers can stay focused on activities. Leaving camp early requires permission from the Camp Director. Required health and release forms are completed before camp through the customer account process.
Medical support may include an on-site athletic trainer to assist with illness or injury. In an emergency, campers are transported to the nearest hospital. Families must complete the required health and release forms before camp and should make staff aware of health concerns through the required registration and pre-camp process.
The coaching team is led by University of San Diego softball head coach MJ Knighten. The camp page also identifies assistant coaches Nick Sanchez, Shay Knighten, and Amber Schisler. The staff brings collegiate playing and coaching experience, and the program emphasizes age-appropriate teaching, softball fundamentals, clear communication, and skill development. The published ratio is 1 staff member for every 10 campers, and campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience at the director’s discretion.
Registered families receive important camp updates by email, and the camp webpage is updated when imperative changes occur before the start of camp. Pre-camp information, required forms, balance details, and other preparation materials are handled through the customer account and pre-camp checklist process. For urgent matters during camp, families may use the on-site director or staff contact information provided before camp.
Check-in begins 30 minutes before the 9:00 AM start. Campers should arrive prepared for outdoor softball with athletic clothing, cleats and sneakers, a glove, bat, helmet, catcher’s gear when applicable, sunscreen, a water bottle, lunch, snacks, and a small bag or backpack. US Sports Camps does not provide softball equipment and does not provide transportation from airports, train stations, or bus depots. Required forms and other pre-camp tasks are completed through the customer account process before attendance.
Cancellation Protection is optional and costs $100 per session when purchased at registration. It is non-refundable. Standard day-camp cancellation rules otherwise provide a camp credit voucher for qualifying cancellations made at least 24 hours before camp check-in.
