July 26 - 29, 2012

Tom Walter Deac for a Week Camp at Wake Forest ($450.00-$595.00)

Wake Forest Ball Park: Winston-Salem,, North Carolina

Ages: 2013-2016 Grads

Cost: $0.00

Introduction

The Tom Walter Baseball Camps at Wake Forest begin their third annual "Deac for a Week" camp.

The Camp is structured to allow the players to receive instruction as well as compete in games while staying in dorms on campus at Wake Forest University. quality instruction will be provided by the entire Wake Forest Baseball staff, along with college coaches employed to work the camp.

Campers will receive instruction pertaining to offensive and defensive skills, team skills, and participate in games that allow them to showcase their abilities in front of numerous college coaches. They will be staying in the same dorms that current Demon Deacons reside in, and their meals will be provided by the Wake Forest University Dining Services.

Detailed Camp Description

Cost
Attend: Overnight Camp - $595.00
Attend: Commuter Camp - $450.00
Please check the appropriate box on the registration page.

APPLICATIONS & AVAILABILITY
Applications for the "Deac for a Week" Camp at Wake Forest will be accepted on a first-come, First-serve basis. Availability will be determined first by position and then by camp availability. All applicants will be notified within seven days of acceptance via email. Due to our limited availability or should you have other questions feel free to contact our staff at (336) 758-7418.

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING
Baseball pants and athletic shorts to wear on days with instructional emphasis Cleats, Tennis shoes, Glove, Bat and all other necessary personal equipment Necessary Bed linens, Towels, & Toiletries A reasonable amount of spending money for camp concessions & Wake Forest Baseball gear

WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE
Wake Forest Baseball Camp T-Shirt
All meals from July 26 - July 29 br> Water & Ice
Transportation to and from all facilities we will be using during the camp

Facts about Wake Forest Baseball
Over the last 8 years, 27 Demon Deacons signed professional contracts.That total includes nine draft picks in the top seven rounds with three first round selections.

Wake Forest Alumni include over 200 players who have gone on to professional baseball, 33 reaching the major leagues.

Wake Forest Baseball Park, capacity 6,000 and located in the footsteps of BB&T Stadium, is acclaimed as one of the finest playing facilities in the country. Wake Forest Ballpark is equipped with indoor hitting tunnels, state-of-the-art clubhouse and a full-time grounds crew. Over the next couple years, Wake Forest Ballpark is being renovated, including an entirely new surface, revamped seating, revamped Hall of Fame Room and revamped amenities.

Wake Forest players compete annually in the sixteen sanctioned summer leagues throughout the country. This summer the Demon Deacons sent four players to the historic Cape Cod League.

Wake Forest annually plays the NCAA maximum 56 games. In 2012, the Demon Deacons play 32 of those games in the friendly confines of Wake Forest Ballpark.

The 2012 schedule includes 23 games against NCAA Regional Participants and six games against College World Series participants.

Wake Forest has won four ACC Championships over the past eleven seasons. Over the past eleven seasons the Demon Deacons have twice been the #1 overall national seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Wake Forest is a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The ACC is regarded as the leading conference for academic and athletic achievement.

Wake Forest has produced 27 All-Americans and put seven players on the ACC's 50th Anniversary Team.

Tom Walter is in his 3nd season as the Head Baseball Coach at Wake Forest. In his time as a head coach, Walter has coached 66 players who have gone on to professional baseball and eight players who have reached the big leagues.

Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily, this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.

Camp Check-in Information

Check In is at Noon on July 26/Camp will be complete by 3:00pm on July 29

Directions to Camp

The camp will be held at Wake Forest Baseball Park. 401 Deacon Blvd. in Winston Salem. Directly alongside BB&T Field

From I-40 business (eastbound and westbound):
Take the Cherry Street exit and follow North for 3 miles.
Stay straight on University Parkway. Immediately following Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, turn right onto Deacon Blvd. Wake Forest Baseball Park will be on your left, directly following BB&T Football Stadium

From U.S. 52 (northbound):
Take I-40 Business West to Cherry Street. Turn right onto Cherry Street and follow for 3 miles
Stay straight on University Parkway. Immediately following Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, turn right onto Deacon Blvd. Wake Forest Baseball Park will be on your left, directly following BB&T Football Stadium

From U.S. 52 (southbound):
Take University Parkway exit and turn right.
Drive south on University Parkway 4 miles. You will pass campus on your right after passing North Point Blvd.
Continue on University Parkway and turn left onto Deacon Blvd. Wake Forest Baseball Park will be on your left, directly following BB&T Football Stadium.

Meals / Snacks

All meals provided from July 26 - July 29

Emergency Contact

Questions regarding Tom Walter Baseball Camps at Wake Forest University? Contact Bill Cilento at 336-758-5645 or e-mail cilentwt@wfu.edu .

Miscellaneous Information

What if I have to cancel a camp?
We do not offer refunds on cancelled campers, just a future camp credit if you decide to cancel, but we do have what is called "Cancellation Protection".

We offer basic Cancellation Protection to allow participants some peace of mind in case plans change. This allows us to keep our prices low and provide the best service possible. Due at the time of registration, Cancellation Protection entitles you to a full refund of camp fees should you cancel your registration more than 14 days prior to the start of an overnight camp, and 7 days prior to the start of a day camp. If you cancel within 14 or 7 days of the start of your session, we will give you a camp credit for all money paid.

The credit is valid for three years from camp date. Credit with insurance is transferable to family members or friends, and good toward a future camp.

Camp Hotel / Dorm Information

Housing is provided for July 26th, 27th and 28th with check-out on the the 29th.