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Anybody know how quick it fills up? Son got his brochure today, and we mailed a check back. Wonder since it's been a couple of weeks since the first invites went out if he even has a shot at getting in?

KellerDad,

Of course I have no idea how many, when sent, etc., etc. However, last year we did not receive the brochure until the latter part of January and the camp was pretty much full at that point. I would think in the early part of the month, you would have reason to be hopeful.

Oh, yes. Son causally mentions to me the other day, "Oh yeah, Dad. I forgot to tell you. I got an email confirmation for the Stanford camp."

BTW Keller, Son just told me that yesterday, so it has not been very long.

They fill the camp by positions. There are many more spots for pitchers, for instance, than first baseman. Catchers also have an edge as they take quite a few. If you haven't applied yet, might think about express mailing the application and deposit and hope for the best.

It is a great baseball camp, and a wonderful opportunity to network with many college coaches. Of course, your son needs to have the grades to attend those schools. They usually have about three dozen college coaches in attendance, mostly from the east coast or smaller west coast schools.

Sent the application and check today by FedEx, still have our fingers crossed he gets in.

My wife was reading this thread last night and had a great insight I thought should be shared.
Is the Stanford Camp terrific. Not a doubt. But it is not a guarantee of anything. Our son got in as a last minute cancellation, because he was local...and we could afford the cost. He played extremely well by all reports and got a very, very good written review. We mailed and faxed that written skill report and projection to every school where he had an interest(12 in all if I recall). He did receive interest from schools where he had no interest based on the Camp. For the schools in which he had great interest, only one responded in a lukewarm way to seeing him at Stanford. That coach seemed to find the things that were negative, not the positive. Luckily one coach saw him, believed in him and recruited him.
Two points to the post: (1) It only takes one coach to find you to make the camp worthwhile.(2)Even a good performance at Stanford is not "guarantee" of success; you still need to prove yourself and even with a solid performance, there will be coaches who will be looking to find why you can't make it rather than why you can.

We mailed our check in a few weeks ago. Just last night my son decided to tell me that he got an e-mail confirmation "a couple of weeks ago". He is a 2007 and primary position is 3rd base. We've decided that this will be his primary camp or showcase expense this summer.

My son attended the Stanford Winter camp this past month plus the summer camp. I'm chuckling because we couldn't figure out why he started getting letters from other colleges! From the postings in this thread, I'm really glad we invested in the Stanford Camp. I have his Stanford All-Star Camp application in his portfolio waiting to be filled out...just phoned husband and said "Have the boy get on that application TODAY"...once again, priceless info and advice from all of you!

What is the recommend age to attend this camp, after sophomore year, after junior year? Thanks.

Just a suggestion for those attending... The Stanford AllStar Camp is an intense week of training and games. Make sure not to book other events too close to this one, especially important for pitchers. It's a great experience and IMO a must-do if invited.

Tuzigoot - Depends on the player. Son attended after his sophomore year. However, most of the players there will have just finished their junior year.

Son just forwarded me his confirmation email!!! Guess at least he will be in the bay area for 4th of July!!

KellerDad, That is a very nice development. As you get closer to the dates of the camp or if your son needs anything while he is here, would be happy to try and help. Live within 10 minutes or so of Sunken Diamond and if we are not travelling, I usually go to the camp to see several of the coaches I have met in recent years.
I completely agree with the comments of RHP05. The camp is highly competitive and involves a lot of baseball. Last summer the camp/first games of the day started around 8am. Finished around 10pm each night. Need to come rested and know that you need to play your very best.

I'm bummed. I tried to explain to the Stanford Camp lady via e-mail that being at a gov't APO address meant mail delays and asked if she could FAX or e-mail the form as an attachment. She said no, but thought the mail wouldn't be a problem. Well, it's January 17th and still no sign of an application and it sounds to me like this thing may already now be full.
I may have to go 'up the ladder' NEXT year to make sure we at least have equal opportunity for enrollment. Gimme one of them new icons......

"This is the form I need!!"

What I don't understand is that some of you got the brochures/registration around Christmas time. I was told by the gal in the baseball office that they wouldn't go out until January sometime. I just got a brochure today (after getting on their mailing list back in November), January 19th (postmarked January 11th). Something doesn't jibe here. Not planning to attend this summer after all, but I'd like to know exactly how this works so a year from now I don't get left out in the cold.

This is just a guess, but since the NCAA rules prohibit having an "invitation only" camp, I bet Stanford sends out thier invites in batches. Those they really want to see go first, then the ones on thier watch list go next, and then the general public go last.

That way, when the general public get their forms, the camp is full, and it isn't officially an invitation only camp.

But, that's me using general logic and conspiracy theories. My son got his about 2 weeks after the first reported ones, so I'm guessing he's in the second batch.

Krakatoa,

You might want to go ahead and send in the app for this year. We had a similar experience last year. When we received the response indicating that we were put on a waiting list, there was also a player profile form that they requested be sent back.

I can't speak to this year, but last year I know that they received over 1200 applications for 250 or so spots. The vast majority of those slots are filled with players just completing their junior year. If there are rising juniors that make it, it is because they are solidly on someone's radar screen.

I also think the timing of Stanford's camp is very interesting. It's always the first week of July. But if the player is at Stanford on July 1, then they cannot be at home to receive calls from other schools which might have an interest. But, hey, those Stanford guys are supposed to be pretty sharp!

K-dad and MT-dad, your guesses make sense to me. We're definitely not in the front ranks of Stanford's mailing list. I'll take your advice, send in the form and hopefully get a player profile. That may move us up into the second-batchers next time around.......

It's just real hard to get on anyone's radar from the other side of the planet. He needs to have a big summer this coming season.

Stanford camp tip:

If you don't have an application ask a friend/teamate .....maybe someone from this board, to pdf or fax one to you earlier in the process. I did that two years ago for a friend and his son got in along with mine.

CP, thanks -- I was already scheming to try that route next time!!

On January 25th, 2006, admin moved this thread into the Golden Threads forum due to its being a treasure-trove of info on not only the Stanford Camp, but other camps as well. Thanks for the wisdom, and may others find what they need within!

Admitting personal bias...good decision Krakatoa. This question comes up every year and the other camp information on this thread is terrific!

That's why this is such a great site...I had posted acouple of weeks ago about being unsure of sending my son( 2oo7 RHP from NWIndiana) to the camp...after reading all your posts I was 95% sure he was going to go...when I mentioned it to my son he informed me that he had received an email asking if he would be attending....needless to say the check went out immediately...good luck to all attending and thanks for the insight