When it comes to Dayton Moore, Kansas City Royals vice president and general manager, one thing is certain — this man knows baseball.
For the fourth year, Moore is sharing his baseball expertise with area kids by teaming up with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J) for annual “C” You In The Major Leagues Foundation (CYITML) Youth Baseball Camp.
While the first session (June 18-21) held at The J’s newly renovated ball fields at the Jewish Community Campus is sold out, a second session is being offered June 25-28 at the MLB’s Urban Youth Academy training facility located at Parade Park, 1622 E. 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO. Registration is online at jccbaseball.com.
Moore personally oversees each camp session.
The two four-day camps are for kids ages 9 to 14. The camps are designed to help youth develop their baseball skills while growing the game of baseball among young people throughout the Kansas City area. More than 200 campers will be attending camp sessions this summer — a sell out for the fourth straight year.
Moore is excited to once again partner with the Jewish Community Center for the baseball camp.
“It’s always fun to see the returning campers and meet some new kids as we work on the fundamentals of the game and pass along some life lessons,” Moore said.
Campers will take part in three days of drills and skill training under the direction of Moore. Moore will be joined by baseball staff from the Royals organization as well as teen mentors from the community. Former major-league players will make appearances during the camps to share their experiences.
During camp, there will be three days of drills. On the fourth and final day of Session One, campers will travel to either the new MLB Urban Youth Academy training complex or Kauffman Stadium. Session Two campers will be at the Urban Youth Academy complex for all four days.
“The ‘C’ You in the Major Leagues Baseball Camp is a highlight for us every summer,” said Bob Hennecke, The J’s sports & recreation coordinator. “Dayton and his staff provide a truly memorable experience for the campers through sharing their knowledge of the game and important life lessons.”
Tuition for the baseball camps is $175 per week; J members pay a discounted fee of $125. All campers will receive a CYITML shirt.
The sessions are from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Campus and 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the Urban Youth Academy. Campers are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp.
For more information contact Hennecke, at . or 913-327-8000. Media inquires about the camp and Moore’s visit should be directed to Ruth Baum Bigus, The J’s public relations manager, 913-707-7746.
The CYITML was founded by Moore in January 2014. The foundation’s mission is to provide hope and support to children and families while using youth sports to reach, teach and develop future character-driven leaders. In early 2018, CYITML, which is a component fund of The Signatry, passed the $700,000 mark in grants given. More than $600,000 has gone to Kansas City-based organizations or go directly to help people in the Kansas City community.