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Bulls/Sox Academy Hosting Two Sox Baseball Camps on U.S. Cellular Field

The  announces that it is hosting two White Sox baseball camps on U.S. Cellular Field this summer; an On-Field Camp on Saturday, July 28th and an Adult-Child Camp on Saturday, August 8th.

The White Sox On-Field Camp gives kids an opportunity to fulfill their dream of playing on a Major League field the same way the pros do.  This camp provides young athletes the chance to field grounds balls like Alexei Ramirez, fly balls like Dayan Viciedo, warm up in the bullpen like John Danks and take batting practice in the batting tunnels like Paul Konerko. Each family member participating in the On-Field Camp will receive professional instruction from the Sox Academy instructors on hitting, outfield, infield, pitching and base running. After the workout on the field, a “Big League Spread” will be provided to all participants in a private party area. The On-Field Camp is open to boys and girls age five to eighteen and will run on Saturday, July 28th from 4:00pm-8:00pm.  The cost of this experience of a lifetime is only $195.00 per athlete.

The White Sox Adult-Child Camp will give two family members (father-son, mother-daughter, mother-son, father-daughter, uncle-nephew, etc.) the chance to play on U.S. Cellular Field together and create memories that will last forever.  Each pair will learn pros tips for hitting, fielding and throwing.  After the on-field workout, lunch will be served in a private party area. The Adult-Child Camp is open to one adult and one child age five & up and will run on Saturday, August 8th from 8:00am-12:00pm.  The cost of this exclusive camp is only $298.00 per pair. Any additional child will be an extra $99.00.

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“We love that the Academy can offer camps that will give baseball fans and families the chance to play on U.S. Cellular Field together,” states Pete Kelly, Bulls/Sox Academy Director of Marketing & Sales.  “This very unique camp gives the die-hard fan the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of playing on the same surface as their favorite White Sox players while being able to check out areas of the ballpark most people never get to experience.” 

The Bulls/Sox Training Academy opened in 2001 in Lisle, Illinois and runs extensive training programs in basketball, baseball, fastpitch softball, and sports conditioning for boys and girls from beginner to professional. There are additional satellite academies in Glen Ellyn, LaGrange, Tinley Park and Schererville, IN. For more information on these camps at U.S. Cellular Field, go to www.BullsSoxAcademy.com or call 630-324-8221.

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