Boise Area Girls Softball Summer Camp & Clinic at Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School, 4990 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83646
CAMP DATES
Session 2: June 23-26, 2025
Directed by Lindsey Walljasper
AGE GROUP
Revolution Softball Camp & Clinic is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Full Day: $399 (9am-4pm)
Half Day: $299 (9am-12pm)
*Lunch not included
* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info
OVERVIEW
Heritage Middle School is home to four beautiful softball/baseball diamonds among other sports facilities. We’re excited to host the Revolution Softball Camps at Heritage Middle School. Join us and improve your softball skills this summer!
Camp is open to all ages and ability levels. Each camper will be assessed and grouped with campers of similar age and ability levels. Adjustments to the groups may be made throughout the week to provide campers with opportunities to train with and compete against different players. Drills, games, and scrimmages are designed to help each camper learn, improve, and have fun!
Camp Director
Coach Jake Chandler has extensive experience coaching all over the Treasure Valley. He’s also the Program Director of the 10U Program at Gametime Academy and has coached at every level from 8U-18U.
Prior to Rocky Mountain, Coach Chandler was the Head Baseball Coach at Capital High School in Boise. In his first year at Capital, Chandler guided his team to a 2nd place finish in the 2019 State Tournament and 4th place in the 2019 Idaho State Legion Tournament. That incredible run included 6 straight wins while facing elimination. During that season, Chandler’s team batted .320 as a team and had an on base percentage of .420. In his time at Capital, Chandler sent numerous players on to compete at the collegiate level. Coach Chandler’s 16 years of experience coaching high school baseball also includes successful stints at Vallivue High School and Meridian High School.
Chandler is a contributor to Baseball Northwest and has served in a variety of roles in youth baseball around the Treasure Valley, including hosting local tournaments. He is a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association, and is a contributor to podcasts, including “Fungo Banter”.
A Boise native, Chandler was a Varsity starter at Centennial High School and earned First Team All-State honors. Chandler has a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Boise State University with an endorsement in Secondary Education as well as a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. Chandler resides in Meridian with his wife and three boys.
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
Day Campers: Check in at 8:45AM Monday (9AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 4PM each day. (Bring a bagged lunch)
Half Day Campers (*option for 5-8 year olds): Check in at 8:45AM Monday (9AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 12PM each day.
Make sure campers bring all necessary softball equipment, a refillable water bottle, lunch, & snack. (See below)
Softball Typical Daily Schedule*
9:00am – Camper Drop-off
9:15am – Warmup and Dynamic Stretching
9:15am-10:45am – Technical Skills Development and Position Training
10:45am-11:45am – Small-Sided Games and Competitions
11:45am-12:00pm – Camp Competition, Half Day Campers Depart
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch (Bring a bagged lunch)
1:00pm-1:15pm – Warmup and Dynamic Stretching
1:15pm-2:45pm – Technical and Tactical Skills Development and Training
2:45pm-3:30pm – Controlled Situational Scrimmages and Games
3:30pm-4:00pm – Camp Competition
4:00pm – End of day for full day campers
*Schedule 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
- Sliding Pads
- Hat
- Sneakers
- Sunscreen
- Lunch
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CAMP REVIEWS
“The staff at Revolution Softball Camp went above and beyond to create a supportive and inclusive environment for players of all skill levels.”
Sophia B.
“The coaches were super patient and made it fun. They broke down proper swinging methods and helped me improve my swing by tweaking my stance and follow through.”
Lily H.
“It was so much fun to spend part of the summer with other players who love this sport like me!”
Emma M.
