Does anyone know if there is down time for the boys to tour the rest of the campus?
I have to confess that I basically dropped off my son on the first day and picked him up on the last, and never really followed what was going on. I imagine others here will tell you what the schedule is like.
However, you might want to see what kinds of tours are available and reserve a spot, as some of them do require reservations. The link is:
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/visitorinfo/tours/index.html
Also, if you want to kill a couple of birds with one stone, so to speak, and do other college tours, there are a number of other good schools within a short driving distance, including Santa Clara, USF, Cal, St. Mary's, SJ State, etc., so you could always plan to arrive a day or so early or leave a day or so late and fit some of these other ones in. Santa Clara and SJ State are just about 20 minutes away; the others are more like 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours drive.
However, you might want to see what kinds of tours are available and reserve a spot, as some of them do require reservations. The link is:
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/visitorinfo/tours/index.html
Also, if you want to kill a couple of birds with one stone, so to speak, and do other college tours, there are a number of other good schools within a short driving distance, including Santa Clara, USF, Cal, St. Mary's, SJ State, etc., so you could always plan to arrive a day or so early or leave a day or so late and fit some of these other ones in. Santa Clara and SJ State are just about 20 minutes away; the others are more like 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours drive.
Hey HHSDAD.... my son is an '08 going this summer for the second time - attended Stanford camp last summer.
I have to say there is very little down time once the camp begins. Plan to arrive day before or stay after if you want to see anything else. They keep the players moving from station to station, game to game etc. They will be exhausted by evening's end and ready to bed down. The day starts early and they have to walk from the dorm to the Sunken Diamond which is a bit of a hike. Send me a PM and let me know who and where your son plays so we can plan to visit while there. Be sure to bring warm clothes for the evenings as temperature drops into the 50's. Very nice after leaving our 100+ days here!
I have to say there is very little down time once the camp begins. Plan to arrive day before or stay after if you want to see anything else. They keep the players moving from station to station, game to game etc. They will be exhausted by evening's end and ready to bed down. The day starts early and they have to walk from the dorm to the Sunken Diamond which is a bit of a hike. Send me a PM and let me know who and where your son plays so we can plan to visit while there. Be sure to bring warm clothes for the evenings as temperature drops into the 50's. Very nice after leaving our 100+ days here!
Hey, all..
..used to live in the S.F. area. Some MUST places to see:
1) Half Moon Bay
2) SF Waterfront
3) China Town
..used to live in the S.F. area. Some MUST places to see:
1) Half Moon Bay
2) SF Waterfront
3) China Town
I would echo similar comments that there was very little down time. Last summer, my son was pretty tired after the camp...it was hot down there, too..which might be fine for kids use to hot weather..but we come from San Francisco and it was WAY HOT for him. I seem to recall one night where he didn't make dinner..game went late and he had to order out for pizza.Make sure he knows that there is a time limit for dinner. Give him some money for snacks and drinks. Otherwise, a good experience..the evening games at Sunken Diamond are fabulous and well attended with scouts and other clipboard people. Some games are played elsewhere around Palo Alto area. Some better venues than others.
I think that was a really good post. I would suggest that your sons have a good supply of protein bars (not just energy bars, but something more sustaining) just in case they really are out of luck some evening, if they are staying overnight at camp.
Newcomer, your son must be pretty resourceful to have figured out how to get pizza delivered! Here are some phone numbers for local pizza delivery places:
Round Table Pizza on California Avenue (about 1 mile away):650-322-0111
Domino's Pizza (this is the one my son gets I think):650-326-6552
If you will be there too, you can take the kids out to dinner, I think--I've seen small groups of them with parents at places around town during the camp.
One of the drawbacks at Stanford for these kinds of camps is that the campus doesn't have any REALLY close (easy walking distance) places to grab fast food--almost all students have bikes to get around, but of course that doesn't work for a short camp like this. Sometimes their dorms are a long walk from the field too and then another very long walk to the closest eating places.
Do be aware that California weather can be fickle--usually it will be in the 80s, but you could have bad luck and have either hotter or cooler than that. Also, evenings do get cool compared to places like the south or southwest. I think the kids are fine but a light jacket or sweatshirt can be needed.
Newcomer, your son must be pretty resourceful to have figured out how to get pizza delivered! Here are some phone numbers for local pizza delivery places:
Round Table Pizza on California Avenue (about 1 mile away):650-322-0111
Domino's Pizza (this is the one my son gets I think):650-326-6552
If you will be there too, you can take the kids out to dinner, I think--I've seen small groups of them with parents at places around town during the camp.
One of the drawbacks at Stanford for these kinds of camps is that the campus doesn't have any REALLY close (easy walking distance) places to grab fast food--almost all students have bikes to get around, but of course that doesn't work for a short camp like this. Sometimes their dorms are a long walk from the field too and then another very long walk to the closest eating places.
Do be aware that California weather can be fickle--usually it will be in the 80s, but you could have bad luck and have either hotter or cooler than that. Also, evenings do get cool compared to places like the south or southwest. I think the kids are fine but a light jacket or sweatshirt can be needed.
If there is anybody who remembers last summer's camp, please chime in. But I remember that the SPARQ testing stations were very long. Kids who had been at this type of camp before (where they did SPARQ testing) knew to RUN up to the test site immediately after the first orientation and get in line for the tests. My son didn't know this and lingered about the orientation area for some reason...ended up at the end of a HUGE line for his testing. And there wasn't any water up there..
They had Gatoraide or something like that set up at a table for the kids if I remember correctly. My son was one of the last groups through, didn't really matter, as there was lines all day.
I do remember his 60 time though ;D
I do remember his 60 time though ;D
my son 2008/rhp has planned to go the Stanford camp but he has been out for the last 30 days with elbow soreness/strained flexor muscle
just started throwing again yesterday and not anywhere near 100%. do we still go even though he is not close to his velocity and mechanics way off and do we potentially hurt ourselves by not performing anywhere near the way he did this past spring.
how much will it hurt him??
just started throwing again yesterday and not anywhere near 100%. do we still go even though he is not close to his velocity and mechanics way off and do we potentially hurt ourselves by not performing anywhere near the way he did this past spring.
how much will it hurt him??
This really a question for his doctor, coaches and his family.
However, assuming that he his healthy and can throw to 90% of his ability, I would go. It is a great program and big part of it is to be on the field with kids that you will see play at major programs in the year to come.
I was watching the college world series the other evening. The freshman pitcher from ASU was at the camp 2 years ago. I watched him warm-up by putting his foot on the first base line and then throw strikes to his catcher who was against the left field wall. It was impresive. My son then reminded me that he got a hit off of this kid during the camp.
From this fathers prospective, the Stanford camp was the single best baseball experience that my son had through high school.
However, assuming that he his healthy and can throw to 90% of his ability, I would go. It is a great program and big part of it is to be on the field with kids that you will see play at major programs in the year to come.
I was watching the college world series the other evening. The freshman pitcher from ASU was at the camp 2 years ago. I watched him warm-up by putting his foot on the first base line and then throw strikes to his catcher who was against the left field wall. It was impresive. My son then reminded me that he got a hit off of this kid during the camp.
From this fathers prospective, the Stanford camp was the single best baseball experience that my son had through high school.
Regarding the Stanford camp schedule that was sent out awhile ago- 1st day: skill eval/team selection.
Does this mean they select teams after they see the kids or do they put them on teams before the camp starts?
Any last minute tips from previous participants ??
Thanks
Does this mean they select teams after they see the kids or do they put them on teams before the camp starts?
Any last minute tips from previous participants ??
Thanks
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Relax, savor the venue and the energy, have a ball...get some pictures of him in the Stanford jerseys...while I know your son's GPA doesn't need much help..It made mine's GPA rise just to pitch in sunken diamond desssed in Cardinal and White!
Good hunting!
Relax, savor the venue and the energy, have a ball...get some pictures of him in the Stanford jerseys...while I know your son's GPA doesn't need much help..It made mine's GPA rise just to pitch in sunken diamond desssed in Cardinal and White!
Good hunting!
CaBB
Relax, you will get information either just before or the first day which will have all your "team" information. They historically break the players into teams assigned to a coach. Virtually all the teams have a head coach from a university. Along with your team list will be a game list. You will play games every day, however, you won't know which field (they use a couple of HS's in the area).
The only thing you need to really do is be on time, listen to group instructions when given and have fun!
Relax, you will get information either just before or the first day which will have all your "team" information. They historically break the players into teams assigned to a coach. Virtually all the teams have a head coach from a university. Along with your team list will be a game list. You will play games every day, however, you won't know which field (they use a couple of HS's in the area).
The only thing you need to really do is be on time, listen to group instructions when given and have fun!
They gave my son his team assignment when he checked in. They also do a real height and weight check on them....without cleats.
As soon as you head in, head over to the skills competition and get it over with. They'll feed the kids lunch and then get them checked into their dorms.
As soon as you head in, head over to the skills competition and get it over with. They'll feed the kids lunch and then get them checked into their dorms.
Thanks for the advice- I suspect son will be relaxed and confident as is his style (our children can teach us great things!) Should be really fun and informative.
Hi all...I know it's a stretch..but DiMaggio's Restaurant in SF is a great baseball destination. It's in North Beach.Wonderful food. Surprisingly affordable. Great photos.
Hope to meet you all at some point during the few days. I'd meant to have a t-shirt made which was to have KRAK in big letters on the back....didn't get 'er done, though. We'll be the family with the little white gender-confused Maltese. I usually wear my white PG ballcap, too.
However, I would suggest if you want to check if it's me that you not wander around the stands asking "Krak?.....Krak?......Krak?" May not come off so well to the non-Websters in the area, and may in fact attract the attention of the cops.
Hope all our boys have a GREAT time and that we parents do, too!
However, I would suggest if you want to check if it's me that you not wander around the stands asking "Krak?.....Krak?......Krak?" May not come off so well to the non-Websters in the area, and may in fact attract the attention of the cops.
Hope all our boys have a GREAT time and that we parents do, too!
My son thinks I'm nuts when I talk about the hsbbwebsters that I "know". I feel like I do know so many fellow bb parents from all the posts. There will probably be lots of dads w/ PG hats on- could you wear something more distinctive that wouldn't embarrass your son? Good luck to all the players. Should be a fun event and our weather has been beautiful!
Good point, CAbb!! Hmmmm, let' see....well, let's just keep it simple.....we'll have the little white dog....I have searched high and low for info on a "No Dogs" policy at Sunken Diamond, but can't find anything. Hopefully they'll be okay with it, even if it means having him in his carrier. We can't leave him unattended in the hotel, and obviously can't leave him in the car.........we could dress him in my daughter's Build-A-Bear clothes and sneak him in as grandma.....everyone, everywhere we've gone, has always smiled and turned a blind eye to the dog thing when we've traveled to ballparks here and there. Baseball people are very understanding, and I'm sure it'll be fine at Sunken Diamond, too. So, that's how you'll know us!
Thinking about coming down for the day..just for fun and old times sake and to meet some websters. I'll look for the little white dog!
Ok Krak, I saw a white PG hat the 1st day and asked the gentleman if his hat had any significance. He launched into a detailed description of what Perfect Game is (no doubt thinking I'm a dumb blonde). This obviously was not you so I'll look for the little white dog (I love dogs) and say HI. The boys seem to be having a great time, weather is beautiful, and ther are lots of college coaches in attendance. Son's team plays on sunken diamond tomorrow 8:45 so hopefully it's ok to take some pictures! Have a great time everyone.
I have seen that guy!! It's exactly the same PG hat I've been wearing.....oh well. And little white dog hasn't been with me all the time...but due to his presence at son's game at Palo Alto HS, I was able to meet masterm219.
Kid plays at SD tonight at 5pm, so we'll be there, with dog....CSMateo Saturday.........
He pitched at PAHS, and hoping he gets a couple at SD....coach is handling his pitchers differently, dividing games up into 3-inning stints instead of five like some others....guess it's becaue he has fewer pitchers and plans to throw them all about 5-6 innings total.
Anyway.........so far so good! It has been really nice, perfect weather, lots of talent to watch.....
Kid plays at SD tonight at 5pm, so we'll be there, with dog....CSMateo Saturday.........
He pitched at PAHS, and hoping he gets a couple at SD....coach is handling his pitchers differently, dividing games up into 3-inning stints instead of five like some others....guess it's becaue he has fewer pitchers and plans to throw them all about 5-6 innings total.
Anyway.........so far so good! It has been really nice, perfect weather, lots of talent to watch.....
Krak:
Are you the early or late game at CSM? I live down the street and will stop by to see the game.
Are you the early or late game at CSM? I live down the street and will stop by to see the game.
Saturday CSM game is at 0900. Hope to see ya there!
Having been through it now and listened to son's enthusiasm over the camp, the coaches, and the friendliness and openness of Coach Stotz, just three words come to mind: Get Yourself There.