Ages 8–18 · Bradenton, FL
Baseball Camp
Find the baseball camp that matches your level. First-timers build hitting, fielding, throwing, and baserunning across two training sessions a day. Older campers get position-specific reps and direct feedback from IMG Academy’s baseball coaches, whether you’re new to the diamond or chasing a bigger role.
Why choose IMG Academy baseball camp
Baseball camp at IMG Academy
IMG Academy's boys baseball camp takes place on our campus in Bradenton, Florida, with access to elite coaches and state-of-the-art training facilities. Camp welcomes athletes ages 10 to 18 at every skill level, from first-time campers to high school standouts preparing for college recruitment. Programming combines on-field training with strength, speed, and mental performance work for a more complete, competitive player.
Example weekly camp schedules
Camp schedules may vary slightly by season, total participants, and availability. Campers receive their official schedule during camp check-in. Contact an advisor for the most updated schedules by season.
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Baseball camp training specializations
All Total Athlete and Game Changer programs include training specializations that can be changed for each week of the camp. Athletes seeking to hone their skills outside of sport-specific training will benefit from these unique training specializations. IMG Academy’s expert coaches set athletes apart from their competition, and each session provides campers with takeaways that will significantly impact their game. Coaches guide campers in perfecting techniques for linear acceleration, maximum velocity, lateral movement, and multidirectional agility while also developing strength through explosive resistance, jumping and plyometrics, efficient power training, and proper motor patterns.
English as a Second Language
Campers will have a daily ESL course with weekly themes such as Inspiring People, Extreme Sports, the Endangered Planet, or Entrepreneurs. Instructors focus on communication skills, vocabulary development, conversation, short videos, and grammar as well as test preparation.
Available during the spring, summer, fall & holiday seasons.
Mental performance
Our mental performance coaches help athletes with their self-talk, breathing, imagery, focus, emotional regulation, and goal setting.
Available during the fall & spring seasons.
Recovery+
Gain a deeper understanding of optimal recovery practices for your mind and body through proven tools and techniques.
Available during the summer season.
Speed & agility
Coaches work with campers on perfecting techniques around linear acceleration, maximum velocity, lateral movement, and multi-directional movement and agility.
Available during the summer & holiday seasons.
Speed, agility, power & strength
Coaches guide campers in perfecting techniques for linear acceleration, maximum velocity, lateral movement, and multidirectional agility while also developing strength through explosive resistance, jumping and plyometrics, efficient power training, and proper motor patterns. Available during the spring and fall seasons.
Available during the spring & fall seasons.
Strength & power
Campers focus on strength in core areas of explosive resistance, jumping and plyometrics, efficient power development, and learn correct motor patterns.
Available during the fall & spring seasons.
Expert coaching
Baseball at IMG Academy is built around reps that mean something: live at-bats, real defensive reads, situational baserunning. Coaches break mechanics down first, then put you at game speed so what you fix in practice shows up on the scoreboard.
Director of Baseball, Dan Simonds
A former collegiate and professional player and coach who most notably spent eight years as Miami University’s head coach, Dan Simonds is a proven leader with a history of developing student-athletes to reach their full potential. Simonds has more than 14 years of D-I baseball coaching experience, producing 32 MLB draft picks, 24 All-MAC selections 5 MAC freshman of the year and 17 Academic All-MAC student-athletes during his tenure at Miami.
“Dan has a great understanding of what it takes to get to the next level,” said Adam Eaton, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder, and a student-athlete of Simonds at Miami. “He’s a driven leader who is never satisfied and, in knowing what it takes to be a professional, will put you in a position to be successful.”
Joe Girardi, New York Yankees Manager, and former teammate of Simonds with the Cubs organization, said, “I’m excited about Dan…as Director of Baseball at IMG [Academy]. His passion and dedication to the game will be great assets in doing everything to be successful."
Campers train here
6-plex baseball complex, including a dedicated Baseball Stadium with streaming capabilities through Playsight
16 practice mounds, 4 indoor batting cages, and 12 outdoor batting cages
Technology use including K-Vest for body rotation measurements, Blast Motion wearable technology to analyze the swing path of the bat, Rapsodo for hitting and pitching analytics, and Yakkertech and BaseballCloud for in-game analytics
Fieldhouse with professional-style locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and meeting rooms for strategy sessions and film analysis, including the use of BATS (Sydex)
Performance & Sports Science Center
A dedicated strength & conditioning space with premier equipment, free weights, recovery systems, and more
Mind Gym for mental performance sessions and vision training
Fitlights for athlete reaction, Dynavision for cognitive perceptive, awareness, and reaction testing, and RightEye for sport vision practice
Classrooms for certain Total Athlete and Game Changer specializations
Unforgettable experiences outside of sport
To maximize the IMG Academy experience, we recommend that campers choose the boarding option and stay in a campus residence hall. Campers can make a roommate request, upgrade to a private room or get assigned a roommate. Roommate assignments are made by gender, then age similarities, then same sport participation when possible.
All campers also have the chance to unwind and hang out between camp programming sessions. The rec area between the residence halls includes a resort-style pool (with lifeguard), sand volleyball court, basketball courts, turf sport court, table tennis, and more. Other activities are planned, including movie nights on the pool jumbotron, pool parties and Campus Center activities.
All boarding campers can access breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Servery, a buffet-style eatery. Other options for extra fees not included in their meal plan include Whalburgers, Big Chicken, a cafe, food trucks and snacks in the campus store.
Learn more about Campus Life >
Off-campus Excursions
With your camp experience, there are opportunities to take advantage of some of our chaperoned, off-campus excursions. Some of our options could include local area attractions such as Pop Stroke Mini Golf as well as long distance excursions to Busch Gardens, Disney's Magic Kingdom, or even a Tampa Bay Rays game. These trips are an exciting way for your camper to engage with others outside of training in addition to the on-campus options that are also available.
Your Customer Support Specialist will connect with you after you reserve your camper’s spot to review options but if you have any questions, please feel free to connect with our Customer Support Team at [email protected] or call (941) 749-8660.
*subject to availability based on the time of the year. These trips are also first come, first serve.
A look inside baseball camp
Complete baseball training from IMG Academy coaches
Every camper works directly with our coaching staff across six development areas — from technical fundamentals to mental performance — regardless of position or skill level.
Technical
Hitting mechanics, fielding fundamentals, throwing accuracy, and baserunning technique built through repetition.
Game Situations
Reading pitches, defensive positioning, relay throws, and situational base running.
Advanced Techniques
Pitch sequencing, advanced defensive reads, bunt defense, and pitching mechanics refinement.
Competition
Live at-bats, scrimmage innings, executing signs, and performing in high-leverage situations.
Physical
Build arm strength, bat speed, running speed, and reduce injury risk.
Mental Performance
Develop focus, plate discipline, confidence, and pre-game routines.
Choose your camp
Year-round baseball camp availability. Select a season to lock in dates and pricing.
Fall Weekly Training
Ages 8–18Choose from 4 training programs — from foundational skill-building to fully personalized coaching.
IMG Academy weekly camps pair sport-specific training with performance, mental, and academic development on a world-class campus. Pick the program that fits your athlete — every tier includes coaching, strength & conditioning, and the full IMG Academy experience.
- Two sport-specific sessions daily
- Strength & conditioning
- Group mental performance sessions
- Camp t-shirt & backpack
- IMG Academy Essentials membership
Academy Training Experience
Ages 13–18Train alongside IMG Academy's full-time baseball roster.
Train alongside IMG Academy's full-time baseball roster. This experience puts campers directly into the daily rhythm of a full-time program, with two training sessions a day covering offense, defense, pitching, and catching, plus game play when the schedule allows.
On-Field Training: Two daily sessions blending offense, defense, pitching, and catching alongside IMG Academy's full-time athletes.
Athletic Performance Development: Mental performance and strength and conditioning sessions built into every day.
Campus Immersion: Train, eat, and build friendships alongside full-time athletes from more than 80 countries.
Limited availability
Sep 5–11, 2027, Sep 5–18, 2027, Sep 5–25, 2027, Sep 5 – Oct 2, 2027
Holiday Camps
Ages 10–18IMG Academy winter break camps turn time away from school into a powerful opportunity to get ahead.
Hosted in Bradenton, FL, these camps pair elite training with a world-class environment so athletes can sharpen skills, gain confidence, and elevate performance while school is out. Spots are limited and sell out quickly each year — take advantage of winter break and secure your place before they're gone!
Limited availability
Included free with every camp
IMG Academy Essentials — free for a year
A $120/year value, included on us with any camp booking.
10% off Personal Coaching
Save up to $200 on coaching packages.
Compare camp programs & pricing
Based on 40+ years of athlete development, our four programs are uniquely tailored to help athletes experience a real transformation in their game — pricing shown for Fall & Holiday season.
| Feature | IMG Academy Camp | Total Athlete Camp | Breakthrough Camp | Game Changer Camp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two sport-specific training sessions daily (AM/PM) | ||||
| Strength & conditioning sessions | ||||
| Group mental performance sessions | ||||
| Additional training specialization (strength, speed, or mental) | ||||
| 1:1 or small group sport-specific training | ||||
| IMG Academy Essentials membership | Free one-year membership | Free one-year membership | Free one-year membership | Free one-year membership |
| Online Personal Coaching | 10% off | 10% off | Included free (a $299 value) | Included free (a $299 value) |
| Starting price | Boarding$2,899 Non-boarding$2,399 | Boarding$3,379 Non-boarding$2,879 | Boarding$4,049 Non-boarding$3,549 | Boarding$4,529 Non-boarding$4,029 |
| Included with every camp | T-shirt + backpack | T-shirt + backpack | T-shirt + backpack | T-shirt + backpack |
Have questions?
Speak with a camp advisor
Our advisors are ready to listen and answer every question, so you feel confident about your child's camp experience.
What baseball camp families are saying
We had a fantastic experience. We thought the coaches and facilities were excellent and loved that our son learned so much.
Baseball Camp Parent
I gave my overall week a 10 because of the amazing baseball experience and how every coach contributed to my week and my skill set to make me the best baseball player I can be. I was just introduced to the big diamond because of me just turning 13. I got the amount of reps I wanted and needed throughout the baseball sessions each day. This is my third year and I have just seen so much improvement with this camp over the years. The coaches helped me with everything including fielding, pitching, and hitting. They all gave me some little adjustments that helped me fix up mistakes.
Baseball Camper
Our ten year old son absolutely LOVED attending IMG Academy's baseball camp this summer! Two weeks turned into three and he'll be back again in December! We along with his baseball coach at school and Little League coaches see tremendous growth in his hitting, fielding, pitching, running and stealing bases! The coaches are amazing and with their vast experience and passion for the game, they make impactful investments in each athlete's development! The customer service is fantastic and the registration process is smooth! Our son LOVES IMG Academy!
Baseball Camp Parent
I have seen for myself how good the coaches are and how my son not only enjoyed his experience but he learned a lot. I also like the culture. Very family oriented. And needless to say, top notch facilities.
Baseball Camp Parent
Great camp for kids that take the sport serious and like to learn and be coached. Early glimpse into a world class campus experience ahead of prep school or college
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Camp programs at a glance
IMG Academy Camp: Elite sport instruction combined with core performance and conditioning training.
Total Athlete: IMG Academy Camp plus one daily training specialization — strength, speed, or mental performance.
Breakthrough: IMG Academy Camp plus daily personalized 1:1 coaching in a small group setting.
Game Changer: The ultimate package — performance training and personalized coaching every day.