Young ballplayers gathered June 19-22 at ¾«¶«ā€™s Bud Metheny Baseball Complex for the June Mini Monarch Youth Camp I. The camp included drills, instruction and controlled games, and ended with a slip-ā€˜nā€™-slide event on the infield. Photos Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Campers sprint between bases in a contest to determine who is the fastest. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Campers refine their infield skills. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

A player scales the outfield wall during a pop-fly exercise.  Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

A player keeps his eye on the ball while making a diving catch. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Coach Nick Murray chats with campers, ensuring their enjoyment and well-being. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

The Bud Metheny Baseball Complex becomes a dynamic playground as various areas are used for games. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

A young hitter strides into his swing. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

A player rounds the bases after hitting a homer. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Eager players demonstrate patience as they await their turn at the plate. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

¾«¶« Pitcher John Holobetz celebrates with a touch of pride after his team executed a double play. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

As the day on the ball field ends, players gather their equipment, eagerly anticipating another day of camp tomorrow. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

At the Bud Metheny Baseball Complex, campers forge friendships and create memories. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

A young baseball player runs to first base.
A young baseball player fields the ball.
A young baseball player makes a catch at the outfield wall.
A young baseball player makes a diving catch.
A baseball coach talks to his young players.
Young baseball players play a game in front of a building with a sign that says "¾«¶« Monarchs: Paul A. Keyes Hitting Facility."
A young baseball player gets ready to swing at a pitch.
A young baseball player rounds the bases after hitting a home run.
Young baseball players stand behind a screen and await their turn at bat.
A baseball coach celebrates a good play made by his young athletes.
Young players gather their equipment and leave the field.
A baseball glove rests on a dugout wall in front of a sign that reads "¾«¶« Monarchs."

Campers sprint between bases in a contest to determine who is the fastest. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Campers refine their infield skills. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

A player scales the outfield wall during a pop-fly exercise.  Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

A player keeps his eye on the ball while making a diving catch. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Coach Nick Murray chats with campers, ensuring their enjoyment and well-being. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

The Bud Metheny Baseball Complex becomes a dynamic playground as various areas are used for games. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

A young hitter strides into his swing. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

A player rounds the bases after hitting a homer. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Eager players demonstrate patience as they await their turn at the plate. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

¾«¶« Pitcher John Holobetz celebrates with a touch of pride after his team executed a double play. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

As the day on the ball field ends, players gather their equipment, eagerly anticipating another day of camp tomorrow. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

At the Bud Metheny Baseball Complex, campers forge friendships and create memories. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«