ShortE Batters

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Immerse your child in a world of engaging, age-appropriate baseball play! Our program is dedicated to instilling a genuine Love of the Game through skill-building drills, movement games, and exciting gameplay. Each session is thoughtfully structured with a blend of FUNdamentals and FUN.

You will not be contacted by a coach before the program and should show up the first day at your registered time ready to play!

Location: Chapman Park, 775 East 16th St.

Winter 2026

Thu | 10/29 - 12/10 (no program on 11/26) | 3:30 - 4:15 PM | $71 (6 weeks) Register Online

Winter 2027

Thu | 1/14-3/4 | 3:30 - 4:15 PM | $93 (8 weeks) Register Online

Program Information

🤸‍♀️Ages: 3-5 years old

📍Location: Chapman Park, adjacent to the Dorothy F. Johnson (DFJ) Center at 775 East 16th St.

⚽Equipment: All equipment is provided for the program. Participants should arrive in athletic clothing, athletic closed-toed shoes, and bring plenty of water!

⛅Weather: Programs canceled due to rain, heat, or air quality will be rescheduled for up to one week at the season's end or credited to your account. All updates will be posted at least one hour before the program starts at www.ChicoRec.gov/fields

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