Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for June 30, 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.

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 SLAM-N-JAM SUMMER CAMPS 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.

FUTURE STARS CAMP Future Stars Basketball Camp at Johansen High School through July 1, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $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.

MODESTO MAGIC Accepting player registration through Aug. 15 for fall season, Sept. 10-Nov. 5 on Saturdays at Modesto Christian High School. Open to boys 4 years old to second grade and girls 4 years old to 12th grade. Cost is $160, including uniform; $130 if player has a Magic uniform already. Family discount with multiple players: $10 off second child, $50 of third child. Contact Stan Silva at 209-765-5107 or ssilva1920@aol.com, or visit www.modestomagic.com. To register, mail form to: P.O. Box 577492, Modesto, CA 95357-7492, or fax 209-549-9753.

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

BELLY DANCING Belly dance classes for ages 16 and older from 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays from July 7-Aug. 25 at the Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem Street, Modesto. Cost is $42 for eight classes. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th Street, Suite 4400; online at 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.

FOOTBALL

NFL FLAG FOOTBALL The City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department’s NFL FLAG is a fast-paced game of 5-on-5 flag football where every player is eligible to receive the ball. There is no contact and no blocking. Teams are divided into three coed age groups. Player and coach registration through July 22 (must register in person). Games will be played Saturdays. Cost is $65 per player, including NFL FLAG reversible jersey and NFL FLAG belt. Late charge of $10 after July 22. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department, 1010 10th Street, Suite 4400. Contact Tony Amaral at 209-577-5445 or tamaral@modestogov.com.

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. For information and to register online, visit WarriorAthleticsCamps.com or call 209-667-3016.

HEALTH FAIR The City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department’s Maddux Youth Center and the Tzu Chi Foundation will hold their annual health fair on July 10 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Drive, Modesto. This event will provide free clinical services such as dental, medical, acupuncture, pediatrics, blood pressure and blood sugar testing. This is a first-come, first-served event. Contact Tzu Chi Foundation, 209-529-2625; or Bruce Lockard, 209-341-2951.

GOLF

RIVER OAKS JUNIOR PROGRAM Ages 5-17. Four-week group session from July 12-Aug. 3. One-hour classes start at 9 a.m. and are available until 6:30 p.m. There also are group lessons for 5- to 7-year-olds ($30 for entire program), beginners ($45), intermediates ($65) and advanced golfers ($85). 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.

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.

SWIMMING

SUMMER AQUATIC PROGRAMS The City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department’s summer aquatic program is currently running. A variety of lessons, classes, camps and programs will be offered throughout the summer, including learning to swim, springboard diving and more. Public recreational swim through Aug. 5 (closed July 4), Monday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. at Davis High School, 1200 W. Rumble Road; and Johansen High School, 641 Norseman Drive. Admission is $2 adults, $1.25 seniors and disabled and $1 for 17 and under. Lifeguards are American Red Cross certified. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th Street, Suite 4400; or online at www.modestogov.com/econnect. For information, refer to the 2016 Summer Activity Guide at www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide or call 209-577-5344.

VOLLEYBALL

DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CAMP Dr. Tom Peterson, two-time NCAA championship coach and 1994 NCAA Coach of the Year, and Brian Scott, women’s volleyball coach at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will be the featured coaches at the Davis High volleyball camp from Aug. 1-3. High school camp from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and junior high camp from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost for the high school camp is $185 by June 30 and $200 after July 1. Cost for the junior high camp is $90 by June 30 and $100 after July 1. Email taylor.j@monet.k12.ca.us.

This story was originally published June 29, 2016 at 4:13 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for June 30, 2016."