As an Athletics fan, you have quite a heritage to live up to ...
Step out of the stands
and into our past
at the
Oakland A's
Fantasy Camp
January 20-27, 2008        Phoenix, AZ

Spend a week playing baseball with the men who created the legacy
(We're not sure Connie Mack will be available that week, but the rest of the guys will be there.)

The Oakland A's Fantasy Camp offers you the chance to experience the life of a Major League Baseball player for a whole week.  You'll join a lineup of retired Oakland A's stars like Dave Henderson, Sal Bando, Joe Rudi and Dave Parker.  You'll spend your days playing baseball at the beautiful Papago Sports Complex, where current A's stars attend Spring Training.  You'll spend your evening listening to Hendu and his pals share stores and memories from their baseball careers.

The Oakland A's Fantasy Camp will be the most memorable week of baseball in your life.  The level of your baseball skills doesn't matter.  If you love baseball, you'll fit right in.  so treat yourself.  Or, give the best birthday, anniversary or holiday present the A's fan in your life has ever received.  To register or to learn more about the camp you can request a brochure by filling Information Request Form. Join us in January.  Step out of the stands and into our past.


Your Oakland A's Fantasy Camp package includes:
  • Baseball instruction from Dave Henderson, Sal Bando, Carney Lansford, Joe Rudi, Terry Steinbach, Bert Campaneris, Dave Parker and others.
  • Special guest appearances.
  • Baseball games and instruction every day of camp.
  • Batting cage instruction and competitions.
  • A special game against the former Athletics at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
  • Your own authentic Mariners uniform and cap.
  • Round trip air transportation from the Bay Area to Phoenix, Arizona
  • Hotel accommodations (double occupancy).
  • Transportation to and from the ballpark every day.
  • Breakfast and lunch each day.
  • Opening night reception, mid-week barbecue and closing night awards banquet.
  • Special mid-week activities.
  • Camp pictures and video
Choose from Two Great Packages!
Fpr cost of Oakland A's Fantasy Camp package See Fantasy Camp Matrix. For those campers who want to spend a little more time in Phoenix, play golf with some of the retired A's, have a private baseball clinic with the pros, and enjoy upgraded accommodations, we offer a limited number of  VIP packages.  A deposit of $800 is due upon registration if you sign up prior to July 31, 2007 you are invited to play in a pre-camp game on the A's home turf.
Camp Schedule
The level of your baseball skills doesn't matter.  If you love baseball, you'll fit right in.
  • Sunday
  • Thursday
  • Check in at hotel
  • Tour of PapagoSports Complex and Athletics training facilities.
  • Fitting of uniforms
  • Batting cage instruction
  • Reception at hotel
  • Morning Session
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Individual and group instruction (with the pros)
    • Play Ball!
    • Lunch in the Athletics’ Clubhouse
    Afternoon Session
    • Campers Golf Tournament and other selected activities
    Evening Session
    • Barbecue Dinner
    • Announcements and Day Four video presentation/highlights
    Monday Friday
    Morning Session
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Individual and group instruction with the pros
    • Play Ball!
    • Lunch in the Athletics’ Clubhouse
    Afternoon Session
    • Play Ball!
    Evening
    • Announcement of teams
    • Day One video highlights
    Morning Session
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Individual and group instruction (with the pros)
    • Play Ball!
    • Lunch in the Mariners’ Clubhouse
    Afternoon Session
    • Play Ball!
    Evening
    • Batting cage competition for campers and guests
    • Announcements and Day Five video presentation
    Tuesday, January Saturday, January
    Morning Session
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Individual and group instruction (with the pros)
    • Play Ball!
    • Lunch in the Athletics’ Clubhouse
    Afternoon Session
    • Play Ball!
    Evening
    • Instructional clinics
    • Announcements and Day Two video presentation/highlights
    Morning Session
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Former Athletics vs. Fantasy Campers at Phoenix Municipal Stadium
    • Lunch
    Afternoon Session
    • Former Athletics vs. Fantasy Campers games continue
    Evening Session
      Athletics Fantasy Camp 2008 - Awards and Honors Banquet
    Wednesday Sunday
    Morning Session
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Individual and group instruction with the pros
    • Play Ball!
    • Lunch in the Athletics’ Clubhouse
    Afternoon Session
    • Play Ball!
    Evening
    • Instructional clinics
    • Announcements and Day Three video presentation/highlights
    • Breakfast and departure to the airport.
    • See you next year!
    The Coaching Staff
    • Dave Henerson
    • Terry Steinbach
    • Carney Lansford
    • Bert Campaneris
    • John "Blue Moon" Odom
    • Greg Cadaret
    and more
    See Fantasy Camp Matrix
    For more details.
    Anyone 30 years of age or older is eligible to participate in the Oakland A's Fantasy Camp 2002.  Space is limited and priority will be given based upon postmark on registration form. Payment can be made in full, or send a deposit of $800 (for either package) to reserve your spot.  Balance must be received by October 15, 2007,  Visa and MasterCard Accepted.
    If you would like further information and or a brochure for the Official Fantasy Camp of the Oakland A's, please use the Information Request Form or send an email to Camps@DennisMc.com
    Last Updated 8/4/07