North America's Premier Residential Baseball Camp
A week in the Okanagan with former MLB players, Olympic-level coaches, and the tools to see exactly where your game stands. Since 1997.
Big League Experience isn't a week of drills and a participation ribbon. It's a residential baseball immersion — structured by a former Canadian Olympic team coach and staffed by people who've played and coached at the highest levels on the planet.
Athletes train on real diamonds in Oliver, BC, live with their teammates, and go home with an honest picture of where their game is and what it takes to get to the next level.
Summer 2026
Five sessions built around age and competitive level. Not sure which one fits? Use our camp finder or call us — we'll get your athlete in the right group.
Ages 11–13
Foundation skills for athletes entering competitive baseball. Catching, throwing, hitting mechanics on Little League and 70' diamonds.
Multiple sessions · Late July–AugustAges 13–15
For athletes transitioning to the full diamond. Focused development on the 80/54 field with coaching that bridges the gap between youth and competitive ball.
Multiple sessions · AugustAges 15–18+
High-level instruction for athletes preparing for college, PBL, or professional scouting. Game situations, positional work, and exposure to next-level coaching.
August 18–23New for 2026
Every camp registration includes a standardized athlete assessment — physical baselines, performance metrics, and an honest snapshot of where your athlete stands.
Come back next summer and see the growth. This isn't a one-time test. It's the beginning of a developmental record that tracks progress year over year.
Learn MorePhysical baselines, performance screening, and a take-home report. Every camper, every session. The foundation of your athlete's developmental record.
Eye tracking, visual attention systems, reaction training, and neurocognitive profiling. For athletes who want the full picture of what drives performance beyond the physical.
Coaching Staff
Founder & Director
Canadian Olympic team coach (2004). National team head coach. MLB scout with the Milwaukee Brewers for 14 years. Running BLE since 1997.
Pitching Coach
11 MLB seasons. Pitched for the Indians, Rays, Diamondbacks, and Royals. 2001 World Series champion with Arizona.
Hitting & Life Skills
7 MLB seasons across 6 teams. All-Star selection. Shares expertise on the game and lessons on dealing with adversity.
National Team Coach
Team Canada member 1986–2002. Pan American Games bronze medalist (1999). Americas All-Star selection (1998).
From BLE Families
My son came home a different player. Not just the skills — the confidence. He finally understood what it means to compete. He's been back three summers in a row.
BLE Parent · Returning Family
The coaching staff is unlike anything else in Canada. Where else does your kid get pitching tips from someone who threw in the World Series?
BLE Parent · Showcase Camp
BLE gave me the foundation I needed. The instruction was professional, the culture was competitive, and the connections I made there opened doors I didn't know existed.
BLE Alumnus · College Player
A Week at BLE
Athletes live, train, eat, and compete together in Oliver, BC — surrounded by the Okanagan mountains and focused entirely on baseball.
Morning
Position-specific work, bullpens, cage sessions, and defensive drills with MLB-level coaching.
Afternoon
Structured game situations. Umpired innings where athletes apply what they learned in the morning.
Evening
Talks from coaches on mental game, adversity, and what it takes beyond talent. Community building with teammates.
Off-Field
Swimming, rec time, and the camaraderie of living with athletes who share your drive. Residential camp done right.
Five camp sessions. Two tournament series. Travel events to Arizona and Vegas. Find the right fit for your athlete.
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