Camps, Clinics & Tryouts

ARCHERY ORESTIMBA FIELD ARCHERS — Members have 14 field targets and 14 hunting targets open to club members. The range is five miles west of Stevinson, four miles east of Newman, next to the Rooster Ranch at Twin Rivers. Call Ron at 202-5563 or Bob at 594-4412

BASEBALL BACKYARD CLINIC — Backyard Sports Academy (formerly Backyard Baseball, 6212 West Main St., Turlock). Backyard Baseball starting in January. Coached by Steve Soderstrom.

BACKYARD TRAVEL — Elite under-11 travel team led by Steve Soderstrom taking sign-ups. No charge if you make the team. Call Steve at (209) 669-8921.

BATTING CAGE RENTAL — Indoor rental: The most productive batting practice in town! With leather baseballs or softballs and the ultimate pitching machine. Hitting coach included, by appointment in 30-minute increments. Call Greg at (209) 605-4734 or visit www.mrhittingcoach.com/indoorcage/indoorcage.html

CENCAL CAMP — July 25-29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CenCal Indoor Training Facility (510 Greger St., Oakdale, 95361). For players ages 8-13. Cost is $225. Each camper will receive a shirt. Please contact Tim Raposa (camp director) for more information, camp brochure and registration form at (209) 694-6046 or nextlevelcatching@yahoo.com.

CENCAL INDOOR — Facility provides the most advanced instruction in Northern California. Our qualified instructors teach baseball and softball hitting, pitching, infield and catching. For more information, please call (209) 847-4332 or visit our website at www.cencalbaseball.org.

EASTLAKE TRAINING — Baseball/softball indoor training facility with some of the most experienced instructors. Pitching, hitting and catching instruction available. Also have competitive travel ball teams. Call 538-4841.

HITTING TRAINING — Baseball and softball hitting instruction and indoor cage rental for batting practice. Certified hitting coach with 20-plus years coaching experience. Learn the keys to hitting and how to incorporate them into your style. Or just hit some balls. For details visit www.mrhittingcoach.com or call Greg at (209) 605-4734.

MODESTO NUTS — Develop skills with the pros! Participants will learn the fundamentals of hitting, pitching, defense, base running, stretching and conditioning. Small groups and player interaction make this three-morning camp a home run. Camp is on July 13, 14, 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Lunch provided. T-shirts are provided on final day. Nuts game ticket provided for each day. On-field graduation certificate presentations prior to Nuts game on July 15. For more information, call the Modesto Nuts at 209-572-4487 (HITS) or visit www.modestonuts.com.

PITCHING INSTRUCTION — Affordable pitching lessons at Rainbow Fields academy with new pitching coach Cody Hazen. Lessons for ages 8-16 with options for private or group lessons. Package deals are available upon request. Come see the difference proper technique and instruction can have on a young athlete. For more information or to book lessons, visit www.rainbowfields.com/academy.htm" target="_blank">http://www.rainbowfields.com/academy.htm or call (925) 548-5727.

RAINBOW FIELDS LEAGUE — The summer 2011 youth baseball season is about to get underway at Rainbow Fields. The official start date is July 12 and limited space is still available for youth sign-ups. Leagues are set up for age groups 8-14. Sign up as a team or individual. At the corner of Claus and Claribel Roads in Modesto. For more information visit www.rainbowfields.com or e-mail Elaine@rainbowfields.com.