Oct. 16, 2007

Daytona Beach, Fla. - Bethune-Cookman University baseball is already in full swing for fall practices, and they are ready to help the youth of the state of Florida with a wealth of talent and knowledge of the game of baseball with two additional baseball camps provided through B-CU head coach Mervyl Melendez.

The first camp is slated to begin on Nov. 19 and being a three-day session running through Nov. 21. The event is taking place at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Fla. Times are from 9 .a.m. until 2 p.m. daily. The ages will range from 8-16 for this particular event.

The cost for the Mervyl Melendez Thanksgiving Baseball Camp is $100.

The next camp is set for a Dec. 15 date back at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Times will remain between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The cost for this camp is $115 for campers in high school only. This will serve as an advanced camp.

Stretch and throw period begins at 8:30 am on the field for both sessions, and the actual camp begins--once again, at 9 a.m.

Lunch will be provided by the Mervyl Melendez Baseball Camp. Reserving your spot today by calling the Bethune-Cookman baseball office, or by visiting the official athletic website of the Wildcats at www.BCCathletics.com.

For more information on the final two baseball camps provided by Mervyl Melendez, please call the B-CU Baseball Office at (386) 481-2241.