Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for June 9, 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.

MODESTO NUTS SKILLS CAMP The three-day camp, June 16-18 from 9 a.m.-noon, includes a Modesto Nuts cap, daily lunch for the participants and a free ticket to the game after each day of camp. Visit modestonuts.com or call 209-572-HITS (4487).

RAINBOW FIELDS LEAGUE Open to all players 4-9 years old for individual sign-ups and team sign-ups for 10U-14U. Season starts June 20 with games on Mondays for 4-9 year olds, $120/$130 per player. Season starts June 21 for 10U-14U teams with games Tuesday and Wednesdays with team price of $1,250. Sign-up and payment forms online at www.TPRbaseball.com under Rainbow League.

TRAVEL BASEBALL TRYOUTS Backyard Sports Academy will hold tryouts for its 9U and 11U teams for the 2017 season. Must call for an evaluation, date and time to try out. Players cannot be 10 or 12 before May 1, 2017. Call 209-669-8921 or visit www.backyardsportsacademy.com.

BASKETBALL

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 is 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.

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 9-16. To register, go to cvhornets.com. Email Mike Estrada at centralvalleyhornets@yahoo.com or call 209-545-3139.

FUTURE STARS CAMP Six-week Future Stars Basketball Camp at Johansen High School through July 1, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $75 per week or $15 per day. Open to kids in grades 4-8. Kids should bring water bottle and a basketball with their name on it. Email Allan Davis at ajdavis34@gmail.com.

BOXING

BAD TO THE BONZ Seventh Street Boxing Gym is having tryouts and providing adult and youth classes. A boxing clinic for coaches will be given by Tony Avila, owner of Bad to the Bonz. The Summer special for youth is $150 and includes 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

LINE DANCING Learn basic line dance steps and combinations to a variety of music and rhythms: jazz, hip hop, rhythm and blues, soul and Latin. Each session includes eight classes and will be held every Monday from 6-7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem Street, Modesto, through June 27. Cost is $42 and is open to ages 18 and up. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th Street, Suite 4400; online at https://econnect. modestogov.com/econnect/ start/start.asp, or call 209-341-2974.

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.

EAT BETTER, MOVE BETTER The Healthy Aging Association, Area Agency on Aging and Howard Training Center presents the Eat Better, Move Better Program. Open to those 60 years and older. The program is free and will include short interactive nutrition and physical activity sessions that will be offered once a week for four weeks. Program runs every Monday in June from 11-11:30 a.m. at McConnell Adult Ed. Center, 1348 Patchett Drive, Newman. Call 209-523-2800 or healthyagingassociation.org.

SPORTS AND FITNESS CAMP Monte Vista Chapel and Calvary Baptist Church of Turlock are co-sponsoring a Sports and Fitness Camp for boys and girls ages 9-13 or in grades 4-8. The camp will take place through June 10 from 12:30-5:15 p.m. and from June 13-17 from 8 a.m-12:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cost of the camp is $30 per week. Camp T-shirts ($8) and water bottles ($2) also are available. The camp will be supervised and staffed by trained adult and high school leaders. Each camp will be divided into younger and older age groups and include snacks and awards. Activities will include instructional clinics and games. Brochures can be obtained at Monte Vista Chapel, Berkeley and Monte Vista avenues, 209-634-4935; Calvary Baptist Church, 700 E. Monte Vista Ave., 209-632-2391; or by calling Doug at 209-632-8492 or online at www.montevistachapelonline.org.

GENERAL

SPORTS CAMPS Stanislaus State Warrior Athletics offer camps and clinics in several sports and activities. These camps provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to develop their skills in a fun, sportsmanlike environment. Soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, tennis and volleyball camps are available all summer, starting June 6. For information and to register online, visit WarriorAthleticsCamps.com or call 209-667-3016.

GOLF

RIVER OAKS JUNIOR PROGRAM Ages 5-17. Two four-week group sessions (through June 29 and July 12-Aug. 3). First-session classes start at 9 a.m. and are available until 6:30 p.m. One-hour classes are limited to the first 12 students. There also are group lessons for 5- to 7-year-olds, beginners, intermediates and advanced golfers. Lessons include unlimited range balls Monday-Friday. Intermediate and advanced classes include access to the golf course after 10 a.m. Monday-Friday. Contact Adam Dusi at River Oaks Golf Course in Ceres at 209-537-4653 or golf pro Greg Silva at 209-667-7272.

MANTECA CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION The Knights of Columbus and Manteca Children’s Foundation will host their annual golf tournament June 10 at Manteca Park Golf Course. Four-person scramble with blind bogey handicap, 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $100 for singles and $400 for foursomes and includes green fees, cart, lunch and more. Proceeds benefit the foundation. Contact Jim McDonough at 209-470-2235 or www.mcf4kids.com.

DRAIL TOURNAMENT The Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living will host its annual golf tournament June 17 at Dryden Park Golf Course. Four-person scramble, 9 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. shotgun start, luncheon at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $90 per player and includes green fees, cart, lunch and more. Proceeds benefit the organization. Contact Mary Iler at 209-521-7260 or www.drail.org/.

ARROW HEAD CLUB TOURNAMENT The Arrowhead Club will host its annual golf tournament June 24 at Turlock Golf and Country Club. Four-person scramble, 10 a.m. registration, 10:30-11:30 a.m. lunch, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $150 per player, limited to 144 entries, and includes green fees, cart, lunch and more. Proceeds benefit youth athletics in the Greater Stanislaus area. Contact Greg McMullan at 209-678-6738 or www.arrowheadclub.org/.

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. Email csmith1733@sbcglobal.net.

This story was originally published June 8, 2016 at 5:21 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for June 9, 2016."