Crabs Camps
Crabs Camps are proudly sponsored by
2025 Crabs Camp registration is now closed
The 2026 Camp schedule will be posted on April 15, 2026.
Crabs Camps
Youth Baseball Camps for Boys & Girls offered at various locations throughout Humboldt County. Each camp begins includes hands-on involvement by Crabs Baseball Coaches. During the week, Camp Director and St. Bernard’s Academy manager Matt Tomlin will direct the squad of several players hand-picked from the Crabs roster for their baseball skills and their ability to work well with kids. For questions, email: camps@humboldtcrabs.com
Your Crabs Camp experience will include:
- A fun week of baseball skills instruction by Crabs Coaches and Players
- An authentic Humboldt Crabs Baseball Camp Tee Shirt (distributed at camp)
Camp Director: Matt Tomlin
The Crabs are excited to annouce that Crabs camps will be run by Matt Tomlin!
Matt is a Crabs Hall of Fame player, and has established himself as one of the most successful and respected coaches in Humboldt County.
He runs highly successful programs as the coach of St. Bernard’s football, baseball, and girls’ basketball teams!
Camp Details and Information
Overview
Various youth camps for children from ages 6 to 14 start at 9am and run until 1pm (noon for Rookie Campers) at various little league fields and ballparks in Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna and McKinleyville. Camp dates and fields are subject to change due to the amount of sign ups.
The Camp Program
Each camp begins with a welcome and hands on involvement by our coaches and players. During the week, Camp Director Matt Tomlin will direct his squad of instructors — an assistant coach and several players hand-picked from the Crabs roster for their baseball skills and their ability to work well with kids.
What is covered
Crabs instructors will teach your child baseball offensive skills including hitting, bunting, and base running as well as all the defensive positions. Campers will have the opportunity to practice, play and improve skills at the position of their choice.
What campers need to bring
Campers need to bring a sack lunch each day (MVP Campers only), appropriate dress for the weather, baseball glove and any other appropriate sports gear. Please mark all clothing and gear with camper’s name and phone number on the items in case of loss.
MVP Camps for ages 9-14
$160 • 4-5 Days* (M-F) 9am – 1pm
MVP Camp is for boys & girls ages 9-14 who want to learn all defensive positions and have a chance to play, learn, and improve at the position of their choice. Hitting, bunting, and base running, is taught from the ground up. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and communication are stressed. Group instruction, game situations, team games and practice with pitching machines are some of the activities the camper will experience. Campers should bring a water bottle and a lunch to camp.
Rookie Camps for ages 6-8
$80 • Three Days (M-W) 9am – 12pm
Rookie camps are for boys & girls ages 6-8, just getting started in their baseball careers, not quite old enough for the weeklong camps but who still want to get out on the field with their heroes. Campers should bring a water bottle and snack to camp.
*Important Note
For 2025, the McKinleyville and Arcata MVP camps will be four days, with an additional hour each day. The McKinleyville camp begins on Tuesday, June 24 due to the team returning from a weekend road trip. The Arcata camp will end on Thursday, July 3 due to the Fourth of July holiday.
