Ripken Baseball Facilities
Ripken Academy - Aberdeen, MD
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The Ripken Academy, home of Ripken youth camps and tournaments, consists of a youth-sized version of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, known as Cal Sr.'s Yard and youth-sized replicas of Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, Citizen's Bank Stadium, Nationals Stadium, and Memorial Stadium, along with a 90' diamond that replicates the dimensions of the old Yankee Stadium.
The academy also boasts a one-of-a-kind circular training infield, batting cages and a tee/soft-toss area.
Ripken Academy is located in Cal and Bill's hometown of Aberdeen, MD - located just 35 miles north of Baltimore.
Around the Complex
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The Ripken Youth Academy has plenty to offer visiting teams, campers and spectators. The concourse of Cal Sr.'s Yard is complete with Concessions, Merchandise, restrooms and water fountains.
In addition to the six signature fields and the skinned infield training fields, Ripken Academy boasts an assortment of training areas, including:
- Professional-quality batting cages, which can accommodate multiple teams at one time!
- Newly designed bullpen with 4 pitching mounds, overlooking the Training Island
- The Ripken-designed Infield Training Island - a synthetic surface designed to fulfill all your practice needs!
You'll also find a large pavilion with picnic tables - grab a hot dog or a snowball, and take a seat in the shade. The pavilion overlooks Fenway Park and the Infield Training Island.
Cal Sr.'s Yard at Ripken Academy
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Cal Sr.'s Yard is one of the signature fields at the Academy, and a youth-sized replica of Oriole Park at Camden Yards - home of the Baltimore Orioles.
The Yard features stadium seating, dugouts, concession, merchandise stands and The Warehouse!
The Warehouse is a complete Marriott hotel, where teams, campers and families can stay. Designed to match the Camden Yards warehouse, it's an incredible addition to the Academy.
Signature Parks
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Campers and tournament teams feel like pros when playing on our five incredible youth replicas of famous ballparks!
The fields feature covered dugouts, professional grass and infields, plenty of space for spectators and easy access to restrooms and concessions. Check out these incredible features that give you the Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, D.C. or Baltimore experience:
- The Green Monster in left field of Fenway Park
- Beautiful brick backstop and ivy growing on Wrigley's outfield wall
- Authentic big league dugouts on Memorial, where Cal & Bill both got their professional start
The signature fields at the Ripken Youth Academy can accommodate 60' or 70' bases, and overlook the beautiful evergreen forest surrounding the Academy grounds.
Summer Baseball & Softball Camps
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Week-long day and overnight camps are available throughout the summer months at Ripken Academy. In 2010, we had over 1500 softball and baseball campers come through the complex!
Campers learn to play the game, "The Ripken Way," a philosophy taught to Cal and Bill by their father, Cal Ripken, Sr. The Ripken coaching staff consists of full-time and seasonal coaches - high school and college coaches, current and past college and pro players. During the Ripken Experience Weeks, campers have the opportunity to learn from the IronMan himself, Cal Ripken, Jr., Bill Ripken, and several of their former major league teammates.
For overnight campers, the week starts on Sunday night and baseball instruction kicks off on Monday morning at the Academy. Evening activities for the overnight campers may include: Orioles games at Camden Yards, IronBirds games, mini golf & more at the Putt Putt Fun Center, swimming and so much more.
Overnight Facilities - Camps
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Ripken Baseball uses West Nottingham Academy to house overnight campers.
West Nottingham Academy is the country's oldest boarding school, and the picturesque campus gives campers the look and feel of a college campus. West Nottingham Academy features:
- Air-conditioned dorms or bunk houses
- Large cafeterias with great food (all you can eat) and bottomless drinks
- TV lounges and game rooms