Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for April 21, 2016

BASEBALL

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

CENTRAL VALLEY SUN DEVILS Tryouts for 18U elite level May 8 from 2-4 p.m. at McSwain School. Open to all high school players and limited to the first 50. Contact coach Tracy Nishihama at 209-777-8312 or visit centralvalleysundevils.com.

KID TIME FITNESS FUNDRAISER Partnering with the Modesto Nuts for Super Hero Night on April 29. All proceeds go toward kid time costs for recitals, class equipment, teacher training and supplies. Tickets are $7. Email kidtimefitnesscompany@yahoo.com for tickets.

BASKETBALL

TOURNEY/DUNK CONTEST Fellowship of Christian Athletes presents the first Bill Larson Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament/Slam Dunk Contest on April 23 at Cal State Stanislaus. Junior high and high school girls and boys cost $35. Register at Centralvalleyfca.org.

SKILLS LESSONS Emphasis on shooting, ball-handling, 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. Working 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 available.

MODESTO MAGIC SUMMER CAMPS Scheduled for June 13-16 at Modesto Christian High School, 9 a.m.-noon for girls in grades K-8 and 1-4 p.m. for boys in grades K-4. Fundamentals will be taught and practiced. Cost is $100 for all four days or $30 per day. Multiple-child discounts available. Players will receive a T-shirt and basketball if they sign up and pay for all four days. Email ssilva1920@aol.com, call 209-765-5107 or visit www.modestomagic.com.

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.

CHUCK HAYES SUMMER CAMP Open to boys and girls, grades pre-K-12; June 6-9 at Modesto Junior College East Campus gymnasium. Registration is $130 per player by April 30 with code chuck44, and $155 thereafter. Call 209-324-6036 or e-mail info@chuckhayescamp.com or visit www.chuckhayescamp.com.

CENTRAL VALLEY HORNETS NBC Basketball Camps will host a four-day camp June 20-23 at Central Valley High School in Ceres for athletes ages 9 to 18. Special price of $100 until May 1. To register, go to cvhornets.com. For more information, email Mike Estrada at centralvalleyhonets@yahoo.com.

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. Special for youth is $150 for three months, including gloves. 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 hosting ballet classes through April 28. Cost is $48. Sessions are at 4 p.m. for ages 3-5 and 4:45 p.m. for beginners ages 6-12. Visit www.modestogov.com/econnect.

EXERCISE

GROUP CLASSES FOR 60-, 50-OVER The Healthy Aging Association is offering free Young At Heart aerobics group exercise classes for those 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 Citizens Center, 211 Bodem St. Also offered are free Young At Heart group exercise classes for those 50 years and older. 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 healthyagingassociation.org.

BALANCE PROGRAM The Healthy Aging Association has opened free registration for its award-winning program “A Matter Of Balance,” designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. The program runs Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Modesto Oak Valley Community Bank, 3508 McHenry Ave. Registration is free. Contact Kim Viviano, program manager, at 209-523-2800 to sign up.

FOOTBALL

MODESTO RAMS REGISTRATION Registration for youth football and cheer is scheduled for April 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 1221 E. Orangeburg Ave. Registration also will be held May 11, May 25 and June 8. Visit modestorams.com or email modestorams@gmail.com.

GOLF

CHILDREN’S CRISIS CENTER FUNDRAISER Annual golf tournament and dinner auction April 25 at Del Rio Country Club. Shotgun start at noon with 10:30 a.m. registration. Cost is $250 per person. Call to reserve a spot. Dinner and live auction, $35 per person. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Crisis Center of Turlock. Contact Marilyn Parges at 209-324-9490 or www.childrenscrisiscenter.com.

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. Email csmith1733@sbcglobal.net or call 209-204-5934 and leave message and contact information.

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.

RUNNING

GOT COLOR? 5K RUN/WALK April 30 at Jacob Myers Park, Riverbank. Open to adults and children. Late registration is $35 adults, $15 children. Call 209-863-7150.

SELF-DEFENSE

WOMEN’S SELF-PROTECTION CLASSES Presented by Moore’s Karate, free classes every Thursday in April. One-hour sessions will cover real-life scenarios and start at 7 p.m. at 142 N. Ninth Street, Suite #4, in Modesto. Call 209-552-5233 or visit www.bethebeast.net.

SOCCER

HUGHSON UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE Spring Academy for boys and girls ages 6-14. The academy runs Mondays through May 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Hughson Sports and Fitness Complex. Cost is $70 per child, including academy T-shirt. Call Coach Ramos at 209-648-3427.

CHALLENGER BRITISH CAMP IN LIVINGSTON The Livingston Recreation Department is sponsoring a Challenger British Soccer Camp from June 13-17 at the Max Foster Sports Complex in Livingston. Open to kids ages 3-12. Costs are $30 for 3- and 4-year-olds and $50 for ages 5-12 and includes a soccer ball and T-shirt. Camp times are 5-6 p.m. for ages 3-4 and 6-8 p.m. for ages 5-12. Register online at www.challengersports.com, call Livingston Recreation at 209-394-8830 or visit Facebook for updates and information.

SEVENTH ANNUAL SOCCER CAMPS Pro Soccer Camps for boys and girls ages 5-12 of all skill levels. Camps will be at Ripon Mistlin Sports Complex from June 20-24 and July 25-29, both from 9 a.m.-noon. Visit www.ProSoccerCamp.net or call 209-404-8012.

GIRLS DAY CAMPS University of the Pacific girls soccer camps during the summer. Day camps for grades 1-8 and residential camps for grades 9-12. Session I, June 6-10; Session II, June 13-18; overnight camp, July 10-12. Visit pacifictigers.com/information/camps/soc/NewWSoc or call 209-946-2472.

TENNIS

YOUTH LESSONS Modesto Parks and Recreation and Future Stars 2000’s are offering Saturday tennis lessons for youth May 7 at Downey Park. Fundamentals will be taught: strokes, serving, volleys, strategy and rules and etiquette. Tennis shoes and racquet required. Registration at www.modestogov.com/econnect or call 209-577-5344.

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. The final session is through April 28 at Johansen High School 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. Cost is $300. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th Street; or modestogov.com/econnect. Call 209-577-5344.

VOLLEYBALL

RIPON CHRISTIAN CAMP The 11th annual camp is scheduled for June 21-24 for girls 8 and older. The camp will emphasize proper technique in setting, passing, blocking, hitting, serving and defense. Cost is $85. Call 209-986-6859 or email tshelton@rcschools.com.

WATER POLO

MODESTO/STANISLAUS CLUB Modesto/Stanislaus Water Polo Club is holding sign-ups. Registration fee is $275. Practices are Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. at Johansen High School through the remainder of the school year. Open to boys and girls ages 9-18. Contact Brent Bohlender at Bbrentpolo@aol.com.

This story was originally published April 20, 2016 at 5:11 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for April 21, 2016."