ASL Night

Thursday,
June 17, 2027

IBCD @
Principal Park

Friday,
June 18, 2027

More Than a Baseball Game

Each summer, the Iowa Cubs welcome IBCD campers to Principal Park as their special guests for ASL Night – one of the highlights of camp week.

Campers get opportunities most young baseball fans can only dream about: stepping onto the field, signing the National Anthem, throwing out a first pitch, participating in between-inning activities, and signing Take Me Out to the Ball Game during the seventh-inning stretch.

And ASL Night is more than just IBCD attending an Iowa Cubs game. Hundreds of people who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing, families, friends, and supporters come together this one night, making it one of Iowa’s largest Deaf community events.

Since 2024, the Iowa Cubs have taken ASL Night even further with special ASL jerseys, auctioned during the game to support IBCD.

For one night, our campers aren’t just watching the game.

They’re the stars.

Friday at Principal Park

The fun continues Friday morning. IBCD campers return to Principal Park for one last adventure together – exploring the ballpark, playing baseball on the field, and celebrating the end of camp week. It all starts with a behind-the-scenes tour of areas most fans never get to see.

After the tours, it’s time to play. Campers take the field for relaxed pick-up games, with Iowa Cubs players joining in on the fun.

After the games, everyone heads upstairs for a pizza party with campers, families, volunteers, and friends – one last chance to eat, laugh, spend time together, and say goodbye before heading home.

The IBCD Director then sleeps for approximately 37 hours.

And then…

We will see you next year!

Thursday, June 17

ASL Night

Principal Park
1 Line Dr
Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Game Time: 6:38 p.m.
  • Camper Meet-Up: 6:00 p.m.
  • Meet At: Concourse in front of Sections 7 & 8

IBCD campers are guests of the Iowa Cubs for ASL Night! Campers will have the opportunity to go onto the field before the game to sign the National Anthem and sign “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch.

Selected campers will also participate in special game activities, including the first pitch and B-Bops Burger Race.

Camper tickets are FREE and will be distributed during camp. Please do not purchase a ticket for your camper.

Every camper must have a Responsible Adult accompany and stay with them during the game.

Tickets

Family & Friends

Want to join us for ASL Night? Family members, friends, and supporters can purchase tickets through our special Iowa Cubs ticket links.

Camper: FREE — ticket comped by Iowa Cubs, pick up at IBCD
Family & Friends: Purchase tickets online
Tickets: Digital only

[PURCHASE ASL NIGHT TICKETS]
Link inactive until 2027

Please do not include your camper when purchasing tickets.

Need help ordering tickets? Contact Jason Gellis with the Iowa Cubs at 515-280-2624.

Friday, June 18

Back at Principal Park

Families and friends are welcome to join us Friday morning for our final camp activities at Principal Park!

  • 9:30 a.m. — Arrive at Principal Park
  • 9:45 a.m. — Stadium tours begin
  • ~10:30 a.m. — Camper pick-up games on the field
  • After the games — Pizza party on the second-deck mezzanine behind home plate

The pick-up games are for campers only, but families and friends are welcome to watch from the stands.

Principal Park Rules

  • No cleats on the field.
  • Stay with your group at all times.
  • Each camper must have a Responsible Adult accompany and stay with their group.