Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for July 14

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 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. Contact coach D.J. Seeley Sr. at 916-873-3160. Individual and group training available.

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. 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, through 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. Call 209-667-3016 or visit WarriorAthleticsCamps.com.

GOLF

RIVER OAKS JUNIOR PROGRAM Ages 5-17. Four-week group session from through 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.

FAMILY GOLF CLINIC Join PGA Professional Ted Mills and owner Mark Langley at Nor Cal Performance Center each Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. for the Family Golf Clinic. Costs are $20 for adults, $15 for juniors and includes range balls and instruction. All golfers welcome. Call Ted at 209-499-6161 or Mark at 209-604-4120.

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, 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. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th Street; or online at www.modestogov.com/econnect. Call 209-577-5344.

VOLLEYBALL

LADY SHARX SUMMER CAMP 4-Day summer Volleyball camp open to boys and girls ages 4-18, July 18-21, 3-5 p.m. Cost $60/person. At Big Valley Christian High School. For more information contact Kelly Heese 209-568-9253.

DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CAMP Dr. Tom Peterson, two-time NCAA championship coach, 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. Costs are $200 for the high school camp and $100 for the junior high camp. Email taylor.j@monet.k12.ca.us.

This story was originally published July 13, 2016 at 7:05 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for July 14."