When the campers are split into their teams they are assigned a counsellor/coach who sleeps in their team area and coaches/guides and watches over them for the week. We also have one Head Counsellor who  oversees the entire program. We believe that it is very important to have a controlled and structured environment for the week.

Ideally, a cell phone would be good, but if not, the office and or a team leader would have a phone for your child to access if needed to call home.

Yes, go into the tournament page and click the accommodation section for Oliver based camps.  There you will find listings of our Partners as well as links to other offerings in the South Okanagan valley.  Below are are two Hotel groups that our families predominately use:

• The COAST OLIVER HOTEL is directly across from the ballfields, Click the link for preferred rate: Big League Experience Camp Booking Link
• The CACTUS TREE HOTEL is 1 km up the road from the Ball fields.  Enter the code: “BLE15” for a 15% discount. Click link to book: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/3FztBL#checkin=2022-08-09&checkout=2022-08-16&promo=ble15

The camp concludes on the last scheduled day after Tournament play (Usually 12 noon). Parents and family members are welcome to watch Tournament play.

Yes, they will need a pair of baseball pants as they will play a number of games throughout the week. As far as a team jersey, it is not neccessary as we supply a team shirt and practice shirt for them.

No, however we will launder their team shirts.  Please note that it is a very busy week and therefore to get to the Laundromat so please pack the necessary change of clothing for the week.

See the BLE Don’t Forget list…Click here!

During the week they will have the opportunity to get into the community swimming pool (please make sure to pack swim trunks). In the evenings we have activities such as hockey shoot outs, movie nights, ping Pong tournaments and trivia contests. Throughout the day there is free time set aside for them to relax.

By all means, we encourage parents to come to the park and observe the activities.  Mornings are set for development time, afternoons for team work and evenings for game competition.  Most parents normally come in the evening.

Oliver is located in the Sunny South Okanagan Valley on the Canadian side.

20 minutes north of the US/Canadian border crossing located on Highway 97(Oroville/Osoyoos crossing)
30 minutes southwest of Penticton, B.C.
4 hours east of Vancouver on either Hwy 3 (Hope/Princeton) or Hwy 5 (Coquihalla)
5 hours and 30 minutes northeast of Seattle either by Hwy 2 or 90 east to Wenatchee and then north up Hwy 97 through the US/Canadian border.

There are Six dressing rooms that the guys can access throughout the arena.  They do have the ability to have a private shower stall that can be locked.   Also, the players do use the community pool as well during the week.

YES, they will need a sleeping bag, pillow and we recommend a bed sheet.  Many campers bring a Roll up foamy (Yoga mat type) to put on top of their cots for a bit more comfort.

The campers sleep on Cots on the floor surface in the hockey arena.  They are sectioned off in an area with their teams and responsible to keeping area clean as team points would be at risk if they didn’t.  The Cots are comfortable and all come with a foot locker (it does not lock) for clothing and personal belongings.  Most campers like to bring a rollup foamy to put on top of their cot plus a bed sheet for a more comfortable sleep.  You would be very surprised with the cleanliness of the sleeping quarters as we are very strict on this matter.

A certified chef handles all the cooking. The players are given three square meals a day plus snacks (usually fruit). We have had great reviews on the cooking and have been very pleased with our cook and staff. Campers who have special meals or allergies work with the cook to coordinate their meals.

The average amount allotted by the parents is $75.  This money is banked and their account is debited as they purchase items at the snack bar or pro shop.  No cash is kept by the players as it is all banked and logged.

Yes, either in the office or through their coach.

The number for camp is: 250 498 2259. Best time to call is: mornings is 7:30 am to 9 am; for afternoons, 12:15 pm to 2 pm and for evenings, 4 pm to 6 pm. If we are not available, please feel free to leave a message including your name, your phone number and player name or email us at: mail@bigleagueexperience.com

Drop off is normally between 2 pm and 4 pm on the first day of camp unless otherwise stated. Pick up is on the final day of camp at around 12pm depending on Tournament schedule.   Drop off and Pick Up point is at the Oliver hockey arena (main entrance on East side) located at: 6359 Park Drive, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0.