Camps

All Level Camp July 7-11 (Ages 8-14)

Join us for an action-packed all-levels summer baseball camp, hosted by the IBL Kitchener Panthers in partnership with Valdez Baseball Academy! This unique collaboration provides young athletes aged 8-14 with an exciting opportunity to develop fundamental skills, build confidence, and have fun in a supportive environment.

What to Expect:

✔ Expert Coaching: Learn from experienced instructors, including past and present IBL

Kitchener Panthers players and Valdez Baseball Academy coaches.

✔ Skill Development: Improve hitting, fielding, throwing, catching and base-running with

structured drills and hands-on instruction.

✔ Game Play & Teamwork: Apply new skills in fun scrimmages while learning the importance

of teamwork and sportsmanship.

✔ Inclusive & Engaging: Open to players of all skill levels—whether you are new to baseball or

looking to sharpen your game

✔ Camp Schedule: Runs 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with drop-off starting at 8:45 AM for your

convenience.

✔ Price: $300 plus HST.

Join us for a summer of learning, teamwork, and baseball excitement—perfect for any

young athlete looking to enjoy the game and improve their skills!

ELITE Summer Camp July 21-25 (Ages 10-16)

For the first time ever, the IBL Kitchener Panthers and Valdez Baseball Academy are teaming up to bring you an elite high-performance baseball camp—building on a legacy of excellence pioneered by Aby Valdez, the original creator of high-performance baseball camps in the Waterloo region. Aby has been leading the way in elite baseball development, and combined with powerhouse IBL Kitchener Panther players, this camp continues that

tradition with an intense, high-level training experience designed for serious athletes looking to elevate their skills and compete at the next level.

What to Expect:

✔ Elite Coaching: Train with top-tier instructors, including past and present IBL Kitchener

Panthers players and Valdez Baseball Academy’s expert coaches.

✔ Advanced Skill Development: Master hitting mechanics, defensive strategies, pitching

techniques, catching and game IQ with high-intensity training sessions.

✔ Competition & Game Situations: Participate in live reps, scrimmages, and simulated game scenarios to apply skills in real-time.

✔ Strength & Conditioning: Improve athletic performance with specialized drills focused on

speed, agility, and power.

✔ Outdoor Training Experience: Camp runs July 21–25, taking place entirely outdoors* to

simulate real-game conditions. *Rain-out days will take place at Valdez Baseball Academy.

✔ Exclusive Player Evaluation: Each participant will receive a detailed scouting report—an

invaluable tool to assess strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps for development.

✔ Camp Schedule: Runs 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with drop-off starting at 8:45 AM.

✔ Price: $500 plus HST

This elite training experience is perfect for dedicated players aged 10-16 looking to compete

at a higher level and prepare for their next big step in baseball.