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

BASEBALL

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 forms, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com.

BASKETBALL

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. Contact Davis at ajdavis34@gmail.com.

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 each day. Camp features T-shirt, basketball, player evaluation, team play, individual assistance and daily skills instruction. Cost is $100 per camper or $90 if the player participated in the SNJ league. Contact Bobby Cole Sr. at (209) 622-0923 or visit www.modestoslamnjam.org.

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. 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, or register at the door. Contact Henderson at (209) 664-0646 or Cornfoot at (209) 535-6076.

GRACE DAVIS CAMP June 1-3 at Grace Davis High School from 8:30-11:45 a.m. for first- through ninth-grade boys and girls. Cost is $80, plus a family discount. Email Dave Pacheco at pacheco.d@monet.k12.ca.us or visit the Davis High website. Applications available online under Dave Pacheco.

BOXING

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.

MODESTO PAL Stanislaus/Modesto PAL Boxing is a free program for ages 10-17. Call Randy Buchanan at (209) 572-9614 or email buchananr@modestopd.com.

KICKBOXING Modesto-based Team Voodoo Kickboxing. Two-month special is $140 with unlimited program. Call (209) 262-8976 or email teamvoodoousa@hotmail.com.

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. Call Diane B. Thomas at (209) 604-0551 or email zipposdoc@yahoo.com.

YOUTH FOOTBALL

MODESTO DOLPHINS FOOTBALL AND CHEER Open to boys and girls ages 6-14 in the Modesto, Turlock, Manteca and surrounding areas. Signups are June 1 and 3 from 6-8 p.m.; June 15, 17 and 20, 1-5 p.m.; June 29 and July 1, 13 and 15, 6-8 p.m.; and July 18, 1-5 p.m., at Mountain Mike’s Pizza at 2101 Standiford Ave., Modesto. Call (209) 450-5730, email modestodolphins@comcast.net, or visit www.modestodolphins.org.

CENTRAL VALLEY PANTHERS Accepting registrations for ages 6-14. Sign up from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at All Sports Training Center, 526 Kiernan Ave. Call (209) 527-5276.

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. A variety of camps and clinics are offered – from basketball to soccer to volleyball, as well as the ever-popular All-Sports Camp. 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. Activities will include basketball, kickball, volleyball, golf, baseball/softball, team handball, soccer, swimming, football and street hockey. Campers can also participate in circuit training, disc golf, pitch-and-putt golf, badminton, cup stacking, jumping rope, relays, dodgeball, horseshoes, tennis and more. 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. 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. Cost is $15 for ladies and $12 for juniors. Call (209) 523-5151.

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM OF MODESTO Sixth annual golf tournament and event on June 14 at Elkhorn Golf Club in Stockton. 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. Contact Al Angel at (209) 402-8359 or alangel@petiteporcelain.com.

OAKDALE CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC Tournament is Sept. 12 at noon at Oakdale Golf and Country Club. Format is scramble with shotgun start. Call the Chamber of Commerce at (209) 847-2244 or email events@oakdalechamber.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. 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 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. Visit www.ProSoccerCamp.net or call (209) 404-8012.

HUGHSON UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE Late registration for fall league will be held June 10 and July 8 at Rico’s Pizza, 6724 E. Whitmore Ave., in Hughson. Children, ages 4-14 as of July 31, 2015, are eligible to register. Bring the player’s birth certificate for verification of age. Late registration fee is $60 per child. Uniforms are included in the cost (shorts, shirt, socks). Bring your child to registration for sizing. Practice begins the week of Aug. 16. League play will take place over eight consecutive Saturdays, from Sept. 12-Oct. 31. Visit the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HughsonUnitedSoccerLeague) or call Jose Ramos at (209) 648-3427 or Cori Litke at (209) 883-4815.

SOCCER CAMP FOR YOUTH For ages 41/2-10. Three age groups. Runs from June 8-12 from 9 a.m.-noon at Mary Grogan Park Soccer Complex. Cost is $115. All campers will receive a soccer ball and a Kidz Love Soccer jersey. Registration information can be found at www.modestogov.com/econnect or call (209) 577-5344.

SOFTBALL

LIVINGSTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT Accepting rosters for the adult coed spring softball league. Roster deadline is Friday 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. Call 394-8830 or go to www.livingstoncity.com.

VOLLEYBALL

RIPON CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMP From June 23-26, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 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. Contact Tiger Shelton at (209) 986-6859 or tshelton@rcschools.com.

WATER POLO

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

WRESTLING

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

MODESTO GRAPPLING CLUB Offers courses to ages 12 and up 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. 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 25, 2015 at 4:51 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (5/12/15)."