Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for Aug. 4

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

CENTRAL VALLEY HORNETS New summer program for boys and girls ages 8-18. Early special register now. Cost is $100 until we are full. High school head coach and former college players will train your children. Six-week session includes six games, six training sessions, full uniform, great facilities, trainer, referees, scorekeepers and knowledge to bring your game up. Games and training through Aug. 27. New session starts Sept. 10; accepting registration until Aug. 14. Three sessions this year – summer, fall and winter. Register at cvhornets.com or centralvalleyhornets@yahoo.com.

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 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 off 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.

MODESTO SLAM-N-JAM Accepting league registration through Aug. 20 for fall season, six weeks beginning Sept. 10 at Big Valley Christian High School. Open to grades 3-12. Cost is $120 for elementary and $125 for junior high and high school players ($10 discount if fees and registration are in by Aug. 10), including uniform. Call 209-622-0923, email modestosnj@gmail.com or visit www.modestoslamnjam.com. To register, mail form to: Modesto Slam-N-Jam, 3430 Tully Road, Suite 20, Modesto, CA 95350.

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 Avila at 209-577-1131. Also, parents are encouraged to work out alongside their children. Classes for at-risk youth are 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 through Aug. 25 at the Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem St., 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.

A MATTER OF BALANCE The Healthy Aging Association is offering its award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Classes offered in Modesto and Oakdale. The Oakdale program started Aug. 3 and runs every Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. at Gladys L. Lemmons Center, 450 East A Street, Oakdale. The Modesto program starts Aug. 12 and runs every Friday from 10 a.m.-noon at Stanislaus County Library, 1500 I Street, Modesto. Classes are held once a week for eight weeks. Registration is free. Contact Kim Viviano, program manager, at 209-523-2800 or visit healthyagingassociation.org.

FOOTBALL

NFL FLAG FOOTBALL The 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. 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 St., 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

FAMILY GOLF CLINIC Join PGA professional Ted Mills and owner Mark Langley at Nor Cal Performance Center each Friday from 6-7 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.

SOFTBALL

TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS Los Banos Skeeters travel team will hold tryouts for its 12U team for the fall season. Players wishing to try out will need to bring own equipment. Players cannot be 13 before Jan. 1, 2016. Tryouts are from 10 a.m.-noon at Pacheco High School, 200 Ward Road, Los Banos. Call Charlie Pikas at 209-675-3705 or visit www.facebook.com/Losbanosskeeters.

CERES SIZZLE TRYOUTS Ceres Sizzle Softball will hold 14U fall ball tryouts Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at Costa Fields in Ceres. Please arrive by 5:30 p.m. to fill out paperwork. Contact Misty Roton at 209-996-8565 or cybmisty@gmail.com.

SWIMMING

SUMMER AQUATIC PROGRAMS The Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department’s summer aquatic program is currently running. A variety of lessons, classes, camps and programs will be offered, 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 St.; or online at www.modestogov.com/econnect. Call 209-577-5344.

This story was originally published August 3, 2016 at 4:21 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for Aug. 4."