Your Baseball/Softball Trip of a Lifetime
It’s the place where baseball/softball dreams are made. The birthplace of Juan Marichal, David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez and hundreds of major leaguers. This island, so inextricably immersed into the culture of baseball, is the Dominican Republic.
Former Major Leaguers have been handpicked to be your coaches for the week. Action-packed games will take place across the island and you’ll experience exciting cultural activities on a daily basis.
Upcoming Camps
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The Experience
Baseball/Softball Heaven
There is no place quite like it. The Dominican Republic is a slice of “Baseball/Softball Heaven”, where the game is much more than a national passion – it’s an integral part of the island’s ethos and identity.
In the Dominican Republic, it’s all baseball/softball all the time. This beautiful Caribbean island will be your spring training, World Series and little league memories wrapped into one.
From the moment you set foot in the Dominican Republic you’re treated like a big leaguer. Our professional team will handle all the details of ground transportation, meals and lodging. We will organize all of your baseball playing time and a range of memorable off-field activities, ensuring that you have the time of your life.
During your trip you’ll play five full games and get skills instruction from former Dominican Big League players and coaches. Our playing facilities include:
- The Boca Chica complexes – home of over 20 MLB team training academies.
- The Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal – home of the fabled Licey Tigers and Leones de Escogido.
- An array of local youth leagues whose fans come out in droves to root for Global Baseball Adventures every time we set foot in their towns!
Your Coaches
You’ll have a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend the week with former MLB players that hail from the Dominican Republic. They’ll spend the entire week traveling across the island with you, sharing their knowledge of the game and coaching you on every facet of baseball.
Cultural Immersion
Our International Baseball experiences offer a deep cultural immersion. You will live like a true Dominicano and be immersed in the sights, sounds and aromas of this wonderful culture.
Throughout the week campers will dine in the best Dominican restaurants, travel through the countryside and play ball with enthusiastic locals. Players will tour the untouched natural beauty of Saona Island on our very own chartered boats, where we spend the day off the southern coast of the Dominican Republic getting a little R&R between our action packed days! Our players will create memories that will last a lifetime.
Service-based Activities
We believe that providing our players with experiences to make a difference in the lives of locals is just as important as playing ball.
Our itineraries are created with this in mind and continually inspire our players to give back to others through an array of activities including:
- Serving meals
- Equipment donations
- Free baseball clinics
- Our Cultural Immersion Program (an opportunity for local players to spend the week with us based on their school merits)
Accommodations
All players, family members and staff will be staying at the exclusive Hodelpa resort – located in the picturesque seaside village of Juan Dolio and only 15 minutes from the famed baseball complex at Boca Chica. This all inclusive resort includes numerous restaurants, pool/beach access and more!
We are proud to offer a wide variety of rooming options to suit your particular needs. If you want to bring a friend or family member along for the journey – no problem!
Meals
All camp packages include three meals a day at a variety of high end restaurants at Hodelpa Resort, catered meals at the ball fields and snacks during bus rides.
Camp Schedule
Each day in camp will immerse campers into the world of Dominican baseball/softball and culture. The camp itinerary is structured to allow for an exciting playing schedule, daily “give back” opportunities and time to explore the island. An in depth pre-travel parent/player meeting will take place before all trips where coaches/chaperones will answer parent/player questions and hand out an informative trip packet that covers all aspects of travel.
Sample Itinerary:
DAY 1 – Travel Day
- Players depart SFO
DAY 2 – Opening Day Ceremony
- Arrive at Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport
- Snacks and poolside relaxation
- Opening night ceremony: receive jerseys from your big league coaches
DAY 3 – Juan Marichal Day in Santo Domingo & Lunch with a Yankee
- Dress out in your own locker at Juan Marichal Stadium (25,000 seat capacity)
- Spend the morning taking live fielding and BP with your big league coaches
- Game 1 VS Dominican High School team
- Authentic Dominican lunch with ’08 World Series Champ Edwar Ramirez
- Post game team photos at stadium
- Spend the evening at beachside Caribbean restaurant
- “Big League Stories by the Pool”
DAY 4 – Baseball City & Youngest Big League Player
- Tour “Baseball City” in Boca Chica, home of the San Francisco Giants Dominican academy
- Spend the morning being coached by major league pitcher Yorkis Perez, one of the youngest players to ever sign a big league contract
- Game 2 vs Yorkis Perez’s baseball academy team
- Authentic Dominican lunch at Yorkis Perez’s baseball academy
- Dinner at the beautiful Boca Marina resort
- “Big League Stories by the Pool”
DAY 5 – Giving Back to the Dominican Republic & Caribbean Sites/Sounds
- Spend the morning giving back to the town of San Pedro by hosting a free youth clinic and participating in a field rebuild project.
- Take in the sites and sounds of the Colonial Zone on a personalized Segway tour.
- Spend the afternoon on the beautiful beaches of Boca Chica.
- Travel to the seaside village of Juan Dolio for dinner
- “Big League Stories by the Pool”
DAY 6 – Dominican Road Trip
- Travel to Fantino, home of big league coach Pedro Liriano
- Host a youth baseball clinic for local players age 5-10 years old
- Game 3: USA vs Fantino
- Lunch with Dominican teammates and equipment donation
- Take in the beautiful sites of the Dominican countryside on the bus ride home
DAY 7 – Robinson Cano Academy & Closing Night Award Ceremony
- Spend the morning at Robinson Cano’s personal baseball academy in San Pedro where players will be coached by an array of professional instructors
- Game 4 vs Robinson Cano Academy
- Lunch with Robinson Cano Academy players & staff
- Afternoon at Casa Del Lago private beach club
- Closing night awards ceremony
DAY 8 – Departure Day
- Pack up and check out of Casa Del Lago Country Club
- Final team breakfast
- Visit the Dominican Republic Baseball Museum
- Van ride to Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport for flight home
Pricing
Players
- $4200
- Double occupancy room in a master hotel suite
- All inclusive camp experience with roundtrip airfare to and from the Dominican Republic (see FAQ below)
Friends & Family
Friends and family are encouraged to join us for an all-inclusive week of amazing baseball spectator experiences and in-depth exposure to the Dominican Republic’s culture, music, food, beaches and history.
- $3500
- Double occupancy room in a master hotel suite
- Access to everything except playing in the daily baseball games
Camp FAQ
What’s included in my camp fee?
- Round trip airfare to & from the Dominican Republic
- Accommodations at the Hodelpa Resort
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
- All ground transportation in the Dominican Republic
- Baseball/softball activities including games at the MLB Boca Chica training complex and Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal
- Baseball/softball coaching and instruction from former Big League Dominican players
- Baseball/softball-related laundry
- Daily community service opportunities
- Cultural and beach-related activities
- Sightseeing Tours
- Bottled water/sports drinks
- Official GBA game hat
- Official GBA game jersey
Are scholarships available?
Yes! Global Baseball Adventures strives to make sure that all ball players can experience the magic of visiting the Dominican Republic. Two scholarships of $500 each are awarded per trip based on financial need.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due upon signing up your child for this once in a lifetime baseball trip. From there, Global Baseball Adventures sets up a payment plan for all participants with due dates and specific fee amounts. The final trip balance must be paid in full 30 days prior to departure.
Is travelling to the Dominican Republic Safe?
Yes. The Dominican Republic is a democratic nation with a stable government and a growing infrastructure which has lead to a booming tourism industry due to traveler safety and the island’s natural beauty.
What documents are needed to travel to the Dominican Republic?
All players need a valid passport to travel to the Dominican Republic. Additionally, Global Baseball Adventures requires each player to have a signed and notarized “Consent to Travel Abroad” form giving them permission to travel outside of the USA with their Global Baseball Adventures coaches/chaperones. Upon entering customs in the Dominican Republic, players have to purchase a $10 tourist visa.
What type of supervision are players provided with?
Global Baseball Adventures prides itself on it’s 3:1 player to staff ratio. Players are always under direct supervision of our credentialed coaches & chaperones in order to ensure everyone has a safe and memorable experience.
What baseball/softball gear should I bring?
- Glove
- Protective equipment
- White baseball pants
- Black baseball socks
- Personal items
- Plastic cleats (metal cleats are allowed but not recommended)
- Your own bat (please be aware of TSA security and airline baggage policies regarding travel with any bats)
What is the weather like in the Dominican Republic?
The so-called ‘cool’ or winter season, runs from November to April. The humidity is relatively low during these months and it tends to cool down in the evenings much more than in the summer months. The coastal/beach regions generally experience highs of around 28°C (83°F) during the day and lows of about 20°C (68°F) in the evening.
The summer season in the Dominican Republic runs from May to October. Average daily highs for the coastal/beach regions rise to around 31°C (87°F) during the day, dropping down to about 22°C (72°F) at night. It is the higher humidity during this period that can make it feel much hotter during this season.
How should I pack?
Casual, light clothing is advised. Your non-baseball schedule may include pool and beach time as well as tourist activities in a tropical climate. T-shirts, shorts, jeans or khakis are more than adequate. Please bring two pairs of business-casual attire for our opening and closing night dinners.
How will my roommate be selected?
All campers will share a double-occupancy room. We will honor roommate requests but otherwise will assign roommates based on coach recommendations.
Will there be a doctor available while I’m in camp?
Yes, every camper is covered under an extensive medical insurance policy which allows trip participants access to the finest medical care on the island in the event of an emergency.
Will there be other expenses while in camp?
Campers are responsible for:
- Visa permit
- Passport fees (USA residents click here for more info)
- Domestic ground transportation
- Personal souvenirs and gifts
Payments & Cancellations
- A $500 non refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.
- Global Baseball Adventures will setup a payment plan for the remaining trip balance with final payment due no later than 30 days prior to trip departure.
- All cancellations must be sent to Global Baseball Adventures in writing, via email.
- Global Baseball Adventures reserves the right to cancel the camp for any reason, at any time prior to commencement of the camp. In the event of such a cancellation, all participants will be entitled to a full refund.