Campers received instruction in fundamentals of batting, throwing, catching, fielding and baserunning. Tennis balls substituted for baseballs for T-ball students. Bottled water and donated equipment were available on request.

A lunch of hotdogs, chips, cookies concluded the training.

At the camp, Wayside Cross Ministries of Aurora registered campers for its free summer Aurora Neighborhood Baseball League at MLK Park. Included are T-ball and baseball games. T-ball, for ages 6-8, is played on Saturday mornings. Players receive a free jersey and hat. 

Baseball games, for ages 9-12, are scheduled on Saturdays and a weekday. Practices are held weekly. Players receive a free cap, jersey, pants and socks. Gloves are available on request. 

Team practices started May 3 for the season from May 22 to mid July. To sign up, or for more information, call Abby Gonzalez at (630) 723-3421 or e-mail agonzalez@waysidecross.org.

About Aurora Islanders
The Aurora Islanders, an Aurora-based amateur senior baseball club, is creating a 30+ team in the Chicago Central Men’s Senior Baseball League. Experienced Chicago-area players from age 27 to early 40s are invited to play a 20-game season. Contact Dan Baker at dbaker107620@gmail.com