June 8 - 11

@ SJA Softball in St. Augustine, FL

June 15 - 18

@ SJA Softball in St. Augustine, FL

June 22 - 25

@ SJA Softball in St. Augustine, FL

June 29 - July 2

@ SJA Softball in St. Augustine, FL

July 6 - 9

@ SJA Softball in St. Augustine, FL

Boys and girls ages 6 - 14 are invited to join us for our 12th year of summer camp from Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 3 pm in St. Augustine, FL at St. Joseph Academy High School Softball (1081 South Whitney Street St. Augustine, FL 32084). Full days from 9 am - 3:00 pm or half days from 9 am - noon are available!

Our camp objective is to teach fundamental Baseball/Softball skills in a safe, fun, and inclusive atmosphere. We play various games such as Wiffle ball, Kickball, Tag, and more. Although many of our games appear goofy and chaotic, we are teaching hand-eye coordination, footwork, throwing mechanics, and other athletic movements. The biggest lesson that we hope campers take away from camp is how to overcome failure. Give your best effort, resist blaming, and get up to try again!

Our camp makes for a perfect introduction to the game for youngsters, and is also a skill sharpening opportunity for more seasoned ballplayers. All bats and balls are soft and are provided by Backyard Rule. Campers do not need to bring any bats, gloves, or other gear of their own. They should bring a refillable water bottle, a snack/lunch, and a small bag for their belongings. No need to wear baseball pants or cleats. Dress in shorts, a shirt, a hat, and closed toed gym shoes.

For more information, please email:

Nate@BackyardRule.com

I graduated from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida in 2012, where I spent four years playing the game I love and walked away with far more than wins and losses—lifelong friendships, invaluable mentors, and lessons that continue to shape who I am today.

When my playing days came to an end, I founded Backyard Rule with a simple goal: to share my love for the game and inspire others to play.

You don’t need to become a Major League ballplayer or earn a full scholarship to benefit from sports. The real value lies in learning how to dust yourself off, try again, and compete with purpose. That resilience—developed on the field—translates to every area of life.

One of my core goals with this program is to teach a wide variety of drills and backyard-style games that kids can take home, play on their own, and pass down for generations. Today, those traditions are threatened by increased screen time, video games, and instant dopamine at our fingertips. Could there ever be a time when games like wiffle ball, kickball, tag, and pickup games are forgotten? Not on my watch!

While our games naturally build hand-eye coordination, footwork, and athletic confidence, the bigger—and more important—challenge is teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, and character. Learning how to disagree, work through conflict, and keep playing is just as valuable as any drill we run. At Backyard Rule, our coaches and instructors take ownership of that responsibility—and we strive to model it ourselves every day.

Thank you for your interest in camp. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me directly at nate@backyardrule.com