Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (8/3/15)

BASEBALL

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.

CCC ROCKERS The 12U team is looking for athletes to continue through the summer and fall seasons. Call Jim Pernetti at 209-495-8610 or email ubcountry@aol.com.

BASKETBALL

CENTRAL VALLEY HORNETS Registration is open for a six-week youth developmental program for grades 1-12 that starts in September. Sign up early for $125. Register online at www.leaguelineup.com/cvhornets. Uniform included. Contact Centralvalleyhornets@yahoo.com.

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.

MODESTO MAGIC GIRLS Fall league for girls ages 4-17 starts Sept. 12 (nine weeks, Saturdays only) at Modesto Christian High School. Cost is $160 and includes uniform, or $130 if player already has a Magic uniform. Early signup and multiple-child discounts available. Contact Stan Silva at ssilva1920@aol.com, call 209-765-5107 or visit www.modestomagic.com.

MODESTO SLAM-N-JAM Fall league for grades 3 to high school. Registration is Aug. 15 at Big Valley Christian High School. Grades 3-4, 9-10:15 a.m.; grades 5-6, 10:15-11:30 a.m.; grades 7-8, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; grades 9-12, 1-2 p.m. Call 209-622-0923 or go to modestoslamnjam.com.

BICYCLING

STANISLAUS COUNTY BICYCLE CLUB Will host the Golden Hills Century on Oct. 10 in Knights Ferry beginning at 7 a.m. Riders may choose from three distances and routes. The ride benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties Food 4 Thought program. Visit stancobike.org.

BOXING

BAD TO THE BONZ Boxing Gym is having tryouts for its summer 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 summer special for youth is $200 for four months, including gloves. 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

GROUP CLASSES FOR 60-, 50-OVER 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. Also offered are free Young At Heart group exercise classes for 50 years and older. The strength training classes use exertubes for resistance, and the exercises can be done standing or sitting. Classes are available at the Waterford Community Center, 540 C St., on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. in Waterford. Call 209-523-2800 or visit www.healthyaging-association.org.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE Offering classes in dance and fitness, from kettle bell and martial arts to LeBarre, PreDance, Hip-Hop Dance and Zumba Gold. Contact TCAA at 209-532-2787, email info@tuolumnecountyarts.org or visit www.tuolumne-countyarts.org.

GENERAL

CAL STATE STANISLAUS WARRIOR ATHLETICS CAMPS provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to develop 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. Camps run 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.

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. Call 209-523-5151.

SOS CLUB LAID BACK TOURNAMENT is Friday at Dryden Park Golf Course. Cost is $99 for golf, cart and dinner. Check-in at 10:30 a.m.; tee off at 11:30. Dinner at 6 p.m., including silent auction and prizes. Sign up at the SOS bar or pro shop. Call Bev Salas at 209-605-8886 or the SOS Club at 209-578-5801.

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.

SWIMMING

SUMMER SWIM CLASSES Hosted by the City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods. Lifeguards are American Red Cross certified. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th Street, Suite 4400, online at www.modestogov.com/econnect or call 209-577-5344.

SWIM FOR FUN Public recreational swimming through Friday, daily from 1-4 p.m. at Johansen High School. Admission is $1 for youth 17 and under, $2 adults, $1.25 seniors 62 and over and $1.25 disabled.

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 or contact Bbrentpolo@aol.com.

This story was originally published August 3, 2015 at 4:14 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (8/3/15)."