The 2008 Parker Holiday Baseball Camp promises to be a big hit with young baseballplayers! 2008 World Champion pitcher Brad Lidge of the Philadelphia Phillies was recently announced as an addition to the camp. Lidge has won a number of honors throughout the 2008 season including the DHL Delivery Man of the Year (MLB's top relief pitcher) and the National League Comeback Player of the Year. He also finished fourth in the National League CY Young Award and eighth in the National League Most Valuable Player Award.
Clint Barmes of our local Colorado Rockies also returns for his second year of camp. Lidge and Barmes will be joined by the Rockies' Corey Sullivan, the San Diego Padres' Josh Bard, and the Seattle Mariners' Denny Stark.
This year's Holiday Baseball Camp will be held at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive, on Dec. 27 and 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. each day. Baseball players ages six to 18 can register for camp online at www.ParkerRec.com. Click the online registration icon and search with keywords Holiday Baseball. Registration fees are $175 for Parker residents, $195 for non-residents.
The teaming up of this All Star coaching staff, the Parker Fieldhouse, and camp director and baseball instructor Mike Bard has provided an amazing opportunity for young baseball players. The indoor facility allows kids to get field time during the winter, when they otherwise can't go outside. This year the entire 100,000 square feet of sports turf, cages and other surfaces will be available to Mike's staff and the campers. Mike's staff will include enough coaches to have one coach for every 10 campers. The quality of the instruction is very one-on-one, with adjustments being made according to the needs of the player.
Online registration is open until Dec. 26. For more information on the Holiday Baseball Camp, call Errin Reese at 303.805.6308. Information and a mail-in registration form are also available at www.MikeBardBaseball.com.
Spring EGGstravaganza is becoming a tradition in the Parker, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch area. It always takes place the day before Easter Sunday on Saturday, April 11. The event which includes spring crafts, fun games and various egg hunt stations throughout the museum. starts hopping at 9 a.m. and lasts until 5 p.m. Your kids get to meat the Easter Bunny and take pictures! Spring EGGstravaganza is included with the price of regular admission to The Wildlife Experience. Adults (ages 13-64) are $9, Seniors (65+) are $8, Children ages 3 to 12 are $6 and children under 3 are free.
Hit a home run with your kids at this fun and exciting event featuring sports-themed games and activities. Make your own trail mix, play games and make sporting crafts. Check back here for more details as they become available. 
