Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (5/12/15)

BASEBALL

CALIFORNIA HUSTLE Travel team for 11U is looking for competitive players for spring. For information about tryouts, contact Sam Nichols Jr. at calihustlebaseball@gmail.com or (209) 543-2616.

BATTING LESSONS Private and team instruction with certified hitting coach Greg Young; more than 25 years of experience and MLB trained. Improve your swing. Infield, outfield and baserunning lessons, too. Call (209) 605-4734 or visit www.MrHittingCoach.com.

HITTING LESSONS Baseball/softball private and team hitting, pitching, fielding lessons. Contact Tim Raposa at (209) 694-6046.

NORCAL HURRICANES Forming an 11U team to play local and some travel tournaments. Contact Felix at (209) 430-5342.

CCC ROCKERS The 12U team is looking for athletes wanting to play in Cooperstown, N.Y., this summer. Call Jim Pernetti at (209) 495-8610 or email ubcountry@aol.com.

MODESTO NUTS SKILLS CAMP Runs from June 17-19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Open to ages 6-12 and costs $130 per camper. Campers will learn basic baseball fundamentals. Lunch is provided, and each child will receive a baseball cap, graduation certificate and one ticket to each day’s Nuts game.

U.S. ACADEMY IN MODESTO Summer clinic is scheduled from June 22-25 at Davis Park, lasting 90 minutes each session for grades 1-12. Hitting, pitching, fielding/baserunning and catcher sessions. For a program description and registration forms, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com.

BASKETBALL

SKILLS LESSONS Emphasis on shooting, ballhandling, post moves and individual offensive and defensive skill work. The importance of fundamentals, smart decision-making and hard work on both sides of the ball are stressed. Training with one of the valley’s best trainers who has 15 years of high school coaching and AAU experience. Contact coach D.J. Seeley Sr. at (916) 873-3160. Individual and group training is available.

RIPON CHRISTIAN BOYS CAMP Former Ripon Christian coach Ron Vander Molen will hold camps from June 1-5 (for boys entering grades 4-7) and June 8-12 (for boys entering grades 8-10) at Ripon Christian High School. The camps run from 9 a.m.-noon each day and will focus on developing fundamental skills and include free throw contests, one-on-one competition, scrimmages and a camp T-shirt. Cost is $75. Sign up in the Ripon Christian office or online at the Ripon Christian Middle School website. Call Vander Molen at (209) 599-6889.

FUTURE STARS SIX-WEEK SUMMER SKILLS CAMP from June 1-July 3, 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday, at Johansen High School. For grades 4-8. Ballhandling, shooting, passing, post play, footwork and teamwork. Coaches Allan Davis and staff. Cost is $75 per week or $15 per day. Sign up for one or more weeks. Taking first 40 campers each week. Contact Davis at ajdavis34@gmail.com for information.

MODESTO SLAM-N-JAM SUMMER CAMPS Open to boys and girls in grades 2-8. First session from June 2-5 and second session from July 6-9 at Big Valley Christian High School, 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Cost is $100 per camper or $90 if the player participated in the SNJ league. Call (209) 622-0923 for information.

CHUCK HAYES CAMP From June 8-10. Cost is $155. Schedule times: 8-11 a.m., preschool-fourth grade; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., fifth-ninth grade; and 3:30-7:30 p.m., high school. Camp will be at Big Valley Christian High School. For information, email info@chuckhayescamp.com or call (209) 324-6036 or (209) 450-9435.

14TH ANNUAL MJC SUMMER CAMP For boys and girls entering grades 3-8. Camp is scheduled from June 15-19 from 10 a.m.-noon at Modesto JC East Campus Gym. Cost is $100 and includes fundamental instruction, games, T-shirt and two MJC game passes. Conducted by MJC men’s head coach Paul Brogan and assistant coach Jordan Jones. For registration information, contact Jones at (209) 575-6048 or jonesj@mjc.edu. Or, sign up through MJC Community Education at www.mjc4life.org.

TURLOCK HIGH YOUTH CAMP From June 2-4 for boys and girls ages 7-14. Camp times: ages 7-10, 9 a.m.-noon; ages 11-14, 1-4 p.m. Coaching and instruction from Turlock coach Doug Cornfoot, Denair coach RJ Henderson and Cal State Stanislaus assistant coach Ben Riley. Camp features skill development, fundamental instruction, games and skills contests. Cost is $60 and includes camp T-shirt. Visit Turlock Unified School District home page, parents and students tab, approved fliers or register at the door. For information, contact Henderson at (209) 664-0646 or Cornfoot at (209) 535-6076.

BOXING

BAD TO THE BONZ Boxing Gym is having tryouts for its spring program and providing adult and youth classes. We are having a boxing clinic for coaches that will be given by Tony Avila, owner of Bad to the Bonz. The spring special for youth is $185 for three months, including gloves. For information, go to Modestopalboxing.net or call Avila at (209) 577-1131. Also, we encourage parents to work out alongside their children. We have a USA Boxing team and classes for at-risk youth. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5-6:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m., daily from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m.-noon. The gym is located at 1226 Seventh St. in Modesto.

MODESTO PAL Stanislaus/Modesto PAL Boxing is a free program for ages 10-17. Sign up Monday and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. at 615 Sierra Drive. No experience needed. Call Randy Buchanan at (209) 572-9614 or email buchananr@modestopd.com.

KICKBOXING Modesto-based Team Voodoo Kickboxing offers an anti-bullying and self-defense program. Two-month special is $140 with unlimited program. Parents train for free with every kid’s signup. Located at 1226 Seventh St., Modesto. Call (209) 262-8976 or email teamvoodoousa@hotmail.com.

EXERCISE

THE HEALTHY AGING ASSOCIATION is offering free Young At Heart aerobics group exercise classes for 60 years and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Modesto Fitness Evolution, 4120 Dale Road, Suite G, and Oakdale Fitness Evolution, 1275 East F St., Suite 1; and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8-9 a.m. at the Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. Call (209) 523-2800 or visit www.healthyagingassociation.org for details.

EQUESTRIAN

HORSE SHOW The Diamond Bar Arena Western and English Horse Show at 6055 Central Ave. in Ceres is June 27 at 9 a.m. For information, call Diane B. Thomas at (209) 604-0551 or email zipposdoc@yahoo.com.

GENERAL

CAL STATE STANISLAUS WARRIOR ATHLETICS CAMPS The Warrior Athletics Camps at Cal State Stanislaus provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to develop their skills in a fun, sportsmanlike environment. A variety of camps and clinics are offered – from basketball to soccer to volleyball, as well as the ever-popular All-Sports Camp. Summer camps run from June through August. For a complete list of camps, dates and information, and to register online, visit WarriorAthletics.com/Camps or call Cal State Stanislaus Athletics at (209) 667-3016.

MONTE VISTA CHAPEL AND CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF TURLOCK Co-sponsoring a sports and fitness camp for boys and girls ages 9-13 or in grades 4-8 from June 15-19 (noon-5:30 p.m.) and July 6-10 (7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Cost is $6 per day or $30 for the week. Camp T-shirts ($7) and water bottles ($2) are available. Camp will be supervised and staffed by trained adult and high school leaders and will be divided into younger and older age groups. Camp brochures can be obtained at Monte Vista Chapel, Berkeley and Monte Vista avenues; or at Calvary Baptist, 700 E. Monte Vista Ave. Or, call (209) 634-4935, (209) 632-2391 or Doug at (209) 632-8492.

LIVINGSTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT Summer Day Camp begins July 8. Reserve a space. There are lots of activities, games, arts and crafts and swimming for $10 a day. Camp is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Campus Park School in Livingston. It’s first-come first-served for kids 5-12 years old. You must pre-register at Livingston City Hall, 1416 C Street, Livingston. For information, contact the Recreation Department at (209) 394-8830 or www.livingstoncity.com.

GOLF

LADIES, JUNIOR CLINICS Dana Arnold-Ebster offers clinics for women of all ages and ability on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the McHenry Golf Center. Also offered are clinics for juniors ages 4-12 on Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The clinics cover the full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, rules and etiquette. Cost is $15 for ladies and $12 for juniors. For information, call (209) 523-5151.

HOLE-IN-ONE SHOOT-OUT Escalon Golf Course, in celebration of 35 years in business, is presenting a $50,000 Hole-In-One Shoot-Out. Pre-qualifying will be held Thursday and Friday from 3:30-7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Final shootout is Sunday at 2 p.m. Contest is at Escalon Golf Course, 17051 S. Escalon Bellota Road. Contest rules available at Escalon Golf Course or by calling (209) 838-1277. A portion of the proceeds will support the Escalon High School golf team.

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM OF MODESTO Sixth annual golf tournament and event on June 14 at Elkhorn Golf Club in Stockton. The best-ball tournament welcomes the serious, and not so serious, golfer. There will be a demo day and free golf clinic included, lunch and dinner, and awards and amazing prizes. A portion of the proceeds will go to Stanislaus Special Olympics. For informaation, contact Al Angel at (209) 402-8359 or alangel@petiteporcelain.com.

PICKLEBALL

CENTRAL VALLEY PICKLEBALL CLUB is looking for recreational players. Lessons are available. Club also has advanced and tournament-level play. Contact Chuck Adams at pickleballcharlie@gmail.com.

SOCCER

QUAKES/EVFC/OAKDALE Open tryouts for U14 boys (birthday on or before July 31, 2000) high-level team. Team plays in NorCal National Premier League and tournaments. High-level coaching for professional-type experience; only for those very committed to the sport. For information, call (209) 321-1213; en Espanol, (209) 505-9924. Also holding open tryouts for boys and girls in the following fall age groups: U8B-U13B, U15B and U16B. For club information, visit www.EastValleyFutbolClub.com. For other program information, contact director of coaching Dave DeHart at (818) 395-1221.

SIXTH ANNUAL PRO SOCCER CAMPS From June 22-26 and July 27-31, 9 a.m.-noon at Mistlin Sports Complex in Ripon. For boys and girls ages 5-12 of all skill levels. For information, visit www.ProSoccerCamp.net or call (209) 404-8012.

HUGHSON UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE Will hold registration for fall league at Rico’s Pizza, 6724 E. Whitmore Ave., in Hughson. Last registration day is: May 20 from 6-8 p.m. Children, ages 4-14 as of July 31, 2015, are eligible to register. Bring the player’s birth certificate for verification of age. Children will be grouped by ages, depending on the total number registered. Cost is $50 for first child, $45 for all other siblings. Uniforms are included in the cost (shorts, shirt, socks). Bring your child to registration for sizing. Practices begin the week of Aug. 16. League play will take place over eight consecutive Saturdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 31. For information, visit the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HughsonUnitedSoccerLeague) or call Jose Ramos at (209) 648-3427 or Cori Litke at (209) 883-4815.

SOFTBALL

LIVINGSTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT Accepting rosters for the adult coed spring softball league. Roster deadline is May 29 at 5 p.m. Roster packets are available at City Hall, 1416 C Street. Games will be played on Monday (C Division), Thursday (B Division) and Friday (A Division) evenings at Lil Guy’s N Gal’s Field in Livingston. There is a six-team limit per division. Cost is $452.50 per team plus an $18 ASA registration fee. Individual fee is $34 based on a 14-member team. For information, contact the Recreation Department at 394-8830 or go to www.livingstoncity.com.

VOLLEYBALL

RIPON CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMP From June 23-26, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., except June 26 (9 a.m.-noon); tournament and other games. For girls 8 and up. Hosted by Tiger and Michele Shelton, with special guests including 1988 Olympian Jayne McHugh. Cost is $85, and each camper will get a T-shirt and shaved ice. For information, contact Tiger Shelton at (209) 986-6859 or email tshelton@rcschools.com.

WATER POLO

MODESTO-STANISLAUS Pre-high school water polo – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Johansen High from 4-5:30 p.m. Go to ms.aquanite.com for information or contact Bbrentpolo@aol.com.

WRESTLING

RAIDER WRESTLING CLUB For ages 5-13. Call Becky Aldana at (209) 380-2078.

MODESTO GRAPPLING CLUB The Modesto Grappling Club offers courses to ages 12 and up. No experience necessary. Classes at Beyer High on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Visit www.modestograpplingclub.com or call Don Hunnell at (209) 277-5875.

TURLOCK CLUB YOUTH Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. Ages 5-18 welcome. Club cost is $40, plus all wrestlers must have a USA Wrestling Athlete card (available at www.themat.com). Contact Mike Contreras at (209) 678-1240 or mcontreras@turlock.k12.ca.us.

CENTRAL YOUTH Freestyle program is open. Call Paul at (209) 470-5637.

This story was originally published May 11, 2015 at 9:07 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (5/12/15)."