Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for March 22, 2016

BASEBALL

RAINBOW FIELDS MODESTO LEAGUE Open to all players 4-9 years old. Individual and team sign-ups for 10U-14U. Tee ball, coach pitch and 8- and 9-year-old development league season starts after March 21 with games on Mondays; cost is $120 per player. Season for 10U-14U leagues starts after April 2 with games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and team price is $1,200. Sign-up form online at www.TPRbaseball.com under Rainbow Baseball League or email Lance@TPRBaseball.com.

CENTRAL VALLEY SUN DEVILS Will hold tryouts May 8 from 2-4 pm at McSwain School. The tryouts are for the 18U elite level. It is open to all high school players and limited to the first 50. Please contact head coach Tracy Nishihama at 209-777-8312 or visit centralvalleysundevils.com.

PITCH, HIT & RUN Free to boys and girls in four age groups – 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 – on April 9 at Beyer Community Park. Competitors need: copy of birth certificate and complete 2016 official registration form. Register in Modesto Parks and Recreation Class System, class number 61302. For information, contact Tony Amaral 209-577-5445.

BASKETBALL

MODESTO MAGIC LEAGUE Open to girls K-12. Games will be at Modesto Christian High School on Saturdays through April 30. Cost is $130 with uniform or $110 if player already has a uniform. If you’d like to play week-to-week, $20 per day and $25 uniform fee is needed. Multiple children discounts available. Register online at www.modestomagic.com or contact Stan Silva at ssilva1920@aol.com or 209-765-5107.

MODESTO MAGIC CAMP Superstars camp for girls K-8 at Modesto Christian High School from March 28-31, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $100, including T-shirt and basketball, or $30 a day. Early sign-up and multiple children discounts available. Register online at www.modestomagic.com or contact Stan Silva at ssilva1920@aol.com or 209-765-5107.

MODESTO SLAM-N-JAM SUMMER CAMPS Session 1: June 20-23, 9 a.m.-noon. Session 2: July 11-14, 1-4 p.m., for boys and girls in grades 2-8 at Big Valley Christian High School. Fees: $100 (SNJ League players $90), including T-shirt, basketball, player evaluation, individual instruction and team play. Applications at www.modestoslamnjam.com/ or call 209-622-0923.

EASTER SKILLS CAMPS Fantazia skills camp for grades 5-8 from March 28-31 at Modesto Christian. Cost is $100 by March 12, early-bird sign-up period, and $120 after March 12. Guest appearances from Division I athletes and former pros. Call 209-604-7341.

ARROWHEAD CLUB Spring youth basketball tournament at Turlock High School, April 9-10. Open to boys and girls in grades 4-8. The entry fee is $125 and guarantees each team a minimum of two games. For additional information or an entry form, please call tournament director Doug Cornfoot at 209-535-6076.

BOXING

BAD TO THE BONZ Seventh Street Boxing Gym is having tryouts for its 2016 program and providing adult and youth classes. A boxing clinic for coaches will be given by Tony Avila, owner of Bad to the Bonz. Go to Modestopalboxing.net or call Tony Avila at 209-577-1131. Also, parents are encouraged to work out alongside their children. A USA Boxing team and classes for at-risk youth are also offered. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5-6:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m., daily from 3-7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m.-noon. The gym is at 1226 Seventh St. in Modesto.

MODESTO PAL Stanislaus/Modesto PAL Boxing offers a program for ages 8-17. Sign up Monday through Thursday from 5-6 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 sign-up. Located at 1226 Seventh St., Modesto. Call 209-262-8976 or email teamvoodoousa@hotmail.com.

DANCE

RECREATION BALLET The Modesto Recreation Department is currently hosting ballet classes. Classes run for eight weeks through April 28 and cost $48. Sessions are at 4 p.m. for ages 3-5 and 4:45 p.m. for beginners ages 6-12. To register visit www.modestogov.com/econnect.

EXERCISE

YOUNG AT HEART S.T.E.P.S PROGRAM Through April 24, the Healthy Aging Association is holding a 12-week walking challenge for anyone 60 years and older. Beginning and novice walkers and walkers of all speeds can join. Participants meet at the Vintage Faire Mall to track their steps, improve cardiovascular health, earn rewards and have fun at no cost. One group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. by JCPenney at the mall. Call 209-523-2800 or visit www.HealthyAgingAssociation.org for information or to register.

START SMART PROGRAM By the National Alliance for Youth Sports, this parent participation class introduces fundamental skills of throwing, kicking, batting and more through one-on-one interaction. Pre-registration is required; cost is $35. Enrollment through the Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department is open for ages 3-5 years. Parent participation is required. Classes are held at the Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St., on Saturdays through March 26, 9-10 a.m. Register online at www.modestogov.com/econnect or in person at 1010 10th Street, fourth floor. For information, call 209-577-5344.

GYM-FIT CLASSES Presented by Kid Time Fitness Company for children ages walking to 3 1/2 years. Sessions are running through April 16. Cost is $48 for each eight-week session, which focuses on building motor skills, body control and muscle by participating in gymnastics basics, including tumbling, beam and jumps. Located at Modesto Brenda Athletic Club, 200 Norwegian Ave. Classes are open to the public; you do not have to be a gym member. For information or to register, text 209-345-0568, call and leave message at 209-565-2348 or email kidtimefitnesscompany@yahoo.com.

BALANCE PROGRAM Hosted by The Healthy Aging Association. The Association has opened free registrations for their award-winning program “A Matter Of Balance” designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. The program will start March 29 at the Modesto Oak Valley Community Bank, 3508 McHenry Ave. Tuesdays, from 9:30 am-11:30 am. Classes are held once a week for eight weeks for two hours each. Registration is free. Please contact Kim Viviano, program manager, at 209-523-2800 to sign up.

OFFICIATING

UMPIRES Needed for youth baseball and softball leagues in the Modesto area and for adult slowpitch softball in Modesto, Patterson, Livingston and Los Banos. Training is provided. If interested, email csmith1733@sbcglobal.net or call 209-204-5934 and leave message and contact information.

SOCCER

WINTER/SPRING SOCCER Sign up for the Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department and Kidz Love Soccer winter/spring classes. Designed for all skill levels, these classes will teach the basics through age-appropriate play. Classes are held Saturdays at Davis Community Park. Sessions are through March 26 and include Mommy/Daddy and Me (2-3 1/2 years), Tot/Pre-Soccer (3 1/2 -5), Soccer 1 (5-6) and Soccer Skillz and Scrimmages (7-10). Fee is $100 for a nine-class session and includes a Kidz Love Soccer jersey. Registration information can be found online at www.modestogov.com/econnect or call 209-577-5344.

HUGHSON UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE Spring Academy open to boys and girls ages 6-14. The academy runs every Monday for 10 weeks, through May 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Hughson Sports and Fitness Complex, rain or shine. Cost is $70 per child, including academy T-shirt. Contact coach Ramos at 209-648-3427.

SEVENTH ANNUAL SOCCER CAMPS Pro soccer camps for boys and girls ages 5-12. All skill levels. Will be at Ripon Mistlin Sports Complex, June 20-24 and July 25-29. Both camps are Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to Noon. For more info visit www.ProSoccerCamp.net or call 209-404-8012.

SWIMMING

LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE The city of Modesto offers American Red Cross lifeguard training and Title 22 certification courses for ages 15 and up. Successful completion guarantees two years in lifeguard training, first aid, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, and three years for Title 22. Participants must take a pre-test to qualify for the course. Cost is $300. The next session is during Modesto City Schools spring break, March 28-April 2, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The final session is April 18-28 and consists of eight classes: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. All classes are held at Johansen High School, 641 Norseman Ave., Modesto. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th Street, Suite 4400; or online at www.modestogov.com/econnect. Visit www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide or call 209-577-5344 for information.

INDOOR WINTER/SPRING CLASSES The city of Modesto offers year-round swim lessons. The next sessions for adult and child aquatics run from March 14-April 13 Mondays and Wednesdays, and from March 15-April 14 Tuesdays and Thursdays with slots from 5-5:25 p.m., 5:30-5:55, 6-6:25, 6:30-6:55, 7-7:25 and 7:30-7:55 at Susan Burris Pool. Lessons include adult and child, preschool, levels 1 and 2, private and semi-private. Adult Water Exercise is designed to teach stretching and toning muscles using water resistance. Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:15 p.m. running March 14-April 13. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th Street, Suite 4400; or online at www.modestogov.com/econnect. Visit www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide or call 209-577-5344 for information.

WATERPOLO

OPEN PRACTICE Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Johansen High School. Open to anyone age 9 and up. Contact Brent Bohlender Bbrentpolo@aol.com for information.

This story was originally published March 21, 2016 at 8:57 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for March 22, 2016."