Cheshire & Wallingford Area Girls Softball Summer Camp & Clinic at Cheshire Academy by Beyond Camps
Cheshire Academy, 10 Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410
CAMP DATES
July 21-24, 2025
Directed by Head Softball Coach, Kayla Padroff
AGE GROUP
Revolution Softball Camp & Clinic is open to kids & teens ages 8 to 16.
CAMP FEES
Overnight: $749 (ages 10+)
Extended Day: $599 (9am-8pm)
Full Day: $499 (9am-4pm)
* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info
OVERVIEW
Campers will get to play at Cheshire Academy on the beautiful Cheshire, CT campus. The Cheshire Academy softball campers will play on a new turf field and student-athletes also have access to an indoor drop-down batting cage inside Arthur Sheriff Field House. Join us this summer for the best softball camp in New England!
Camp is open for all abilities and ages 8-16. For the overnight option, girls must be 10+ years of age to stay in the dorms
Camp Director
Kayla Padroff brings a wealth of experience and a passion for softball to her role as Director of Beyond Softball Camp for the Summer of 2024. With a background steeped in both playing and coaching, Kayla has honed her skills on the diamond and in mentoring the next generation of softball players.
As a player, Kayla had a remarkable two-year run at Cheshire Academy, where she secured the WNEPSAC championship in both her junior and senior years. This early success propelled her to Springfield College, where she continued to shine as an impact player, notably as the starting third baseman. Her collegiate career culminated in postseason play in the NCAA tournament in 2016. In her senior year, Kayla earned the prestigious NEWMAC All Sportsmanship Award.
Transitioning seamlessly from player to coach, Kayla returned to her alma mater, Cheshire Academy, as an assistant coach, contributing to another WNEPSAC Class B Championship victory. Her coaching prowess caught the attention of Kent School, where she served as assistant coach for the Class A defending champions for two seasons, further solidifying her reputation as a coach of excellence.
Kayla’s coaching journey continued as she assumed the role of Varsity Head Softball Coach at Loomis Chaffee School for two successful seasons before returning home to Cheshire Academy, where she currently leads the varsity team. Her commitment to the sport extends beyond the field as she serves on the Executive Board for NEPSAC Softball, advocating for the growth and development of the sport at all levels.
In addition to her coaching responsibilities, Kayla has dedicated herself to nurturing talent through camps and private lessons, imparting her knowledge and passion for softball to aspiring athletes.
As Director of Beyond Softball Camp Summer 2024, Kayla Padroff is poised to inspire and empower the next generation of softball players.
What to Expect
At Revolution Softball Camps you’ll receive individualized softball training through a superior curriculum regardless your age or ability level. We want young softball players to improve in every aspect of their game; our camps put a focus on individual skill development while incorporating drills and games to emphasize teamwork and fun!
Features of our softball staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; Groups based off of age & ability level; Fun, energetic, & experienced staff.
Supervision: The staff supervises campers for the entire duration of the softball camp. For overnight camps, the staff will reside in the dormitories with the campers, providing supervision. Campers are expected to show respect towards other campers and the host facility. All staff are background checked for added safety.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in individual skill work position specific training
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in small games & scrimmages based on age and ability levels
- Be given the opportunity to work with college &/or high school coaches & college players all week long
- Make new friends
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
TYPICAL CAMP CURRICULUM
Batting: Will focus on batting stance, hit and runs, bunting, pull hitting, opposite field hitting, and hitting for power
Fielding: Will work on groundballs, pop-fly’s, relay throws, fly-balls, pickles, and turning double plays
Pitching: Will work on communication between catcher and pitcher, types of pitches, pitching motions, and release points
Base-Running: Will practice hit and runs, stealing, tagging up, and pickles
Position Specific Training: All campers will practice throughout the day and week training at their desired positions.
*Curriculum may vary location by location and is up to the discretion of the director & staff on site.
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Overnight: Check in will be from 12pm-1PM on Monday at Dorm TBA. Dorm is not air-conditioned so please bring a fan, pillow, bedding, sheets, blanket, towel and wash cloths for those staying overnight.
Extended Day: Check in will be from 12:30pm-1PM on Monday at Dorm TBA. Campers should be dropped off at 9am and picked up at 8:00pm each day (besides the last day) at the softball field.
Day: Check in will be from 12:30pm-1PM on Monday at Dorm TBA. Campers should be dropped off at 9am and picked up at 4pm each day. (besides the last day) at the softball field.
Check Out: All Campers will check out at 12 PM Thursday at the Softball Field.
Make sure campers bring all necessary softball equipment, a refillable water bottle, & snack. (See below)
Softball Typical Daily Schedule*
7:00am – Wake up
7:30am – Breakfast
9:00am – Commuters arrive, stretching and warm-up
9:15am – Position Work with coaches
10:15am – Offensive/Defensive Stations
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Team Softball Drills
2:00pm – Offensive/Defensive Stations
4:00pm – End of Day for day campers, extra help, down time
5:00pm – Dinner
6:00pm – Softball Scrimmages/Evening Activities
8:00pm – End of Day for extended day campers, fun off field evening activity
10:00pm – Back to dorm
10:30pm – Lights out
*Schedule & # of softball sessions may vary location by location and is up to the discretion of the director & staff on site.
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We suggest that campers do not bring expensive personal items such as cell phones or laptops. Campers are allowed to bring cell phones to camp to contact their guardians, but they are not allowed on the field during training sessions. Please label every article you bring to camp. All personal items are the responsibility of each camper. Revolution Softball and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Glove, Bat, Helmet, Cleats, Catchers Gear (If Catcher)
- Water Bottle
- Athletic Socks
- Sliding Pads
- Shorts
- T-Shirts
- Off-Field Clothes
- Hat
- Sneakers
- Alarm Clock (overnight only)
- Pillow (overnight only)
- Blanket/Sleeping Bag (overnight only)
- Twin XL Bedding Linens (overnight only)
- Pajamas (overnight only)
- Flip Flops/Shower Shoes (overnight only)
- Sweatshirt (overnight only)
- Bathing Suit & Towel TBD (overnight only)
- Spending Money – we recommend bringing no more than $50 (overnight Only)
- Sunscreen (overnight only)
- Toiletries (overnight only)
- Shower Towel (overnight only)
CAMP REVIEWS
“This camp was an unforgettable experience! The dorms were cozy, the meals were great, and the games really sharpened my skills. I made so many friends and can’t wait to go back next summer!”
John S.
“This camp was so fun and really got my daughter out of her shell. She loved the dorm experience and all of the meals were great she said. Her hitting and fielding skills also improved vastly as well. Will definitely be back next summer!”
Lia M.
“I loved going to this camp! I met some of my best friends through the fun and interactive drills/games we would play throughout the day. I even received prizes because I won the HR derby! I loved the coaches and how nice they were to me. “
Tara P.
