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AGOURA HILLS
* Skyhawk Sports Academy Camps
Mini-Hawk camp: Location: Forest Cove Park. Dates: June 16-20, July 28-Aug. 1. Ages: 4-7. An introductory sports camp aimed at young children that will teach basics of soccer, baseball and basketball. Fee: $85 per week.
Baseball: Location: Chumash Park. Dates: July 7-11 and 21-25. Ages: 6-12. Camp tailored to beginner- and intermediate-level players. Age-appropriate safety bats and balls will be used. Fee: $87 per week.
Basketball: Location: Agoura High. Dates: July 28-Aug. 1. Ages: 6-12. Designed for beginner and intermediate-level players, who will be taught basketball tactics while refining basic skills. Fee: $87 per week.
Basketball: Location: Agoura High. Dates: June 16-20. Ages: 8-13. Basic fundamentals and skills will be taught for recreational play. Fee: $82 per week.
Roller hockey: Location: Agoura High. Dates: June 23-27 and July 14-18. Ages: 7-14. Instruction provided for beginning and intermediate-level players. Emphasis will be on proper hand, stick and skating techniques. Fee: $90 per week.
Tennis: Location: Agoura High. Dates: June 30-July 3, Aug. 4-8. Ages: 5-14. Personalized instruction provided for players to learn and improve tennis skills. Focus will be on stroke techniques and ball placement. Fee: $60-$75, depending on session.
Information on all camps: (818) 597-7361.
ARLETA
* Summer Day Camp
Location: Branford Recreation Center. Dates: June 30-Aug. 22. Ages: 6-12. Traditional recreational camp with sports, games, arts and crafts and weekly field trips. Fee: $45 per week; extended care, $55. Information: (818) 893-4923.
BURBANK
* Summer Daze
Locations: McCambridge Park, Verdugo Park. Dates: McCambridge--June 16-Aug. 29; Verdugo--June 16-Sept. 5. Ages: 5-10. Traditional summer with crafts, sports, games and field trips. Fee: $90 per week; for extended care, $20 per week. Information: McCambridge Park (818) 238-5378, Verdugo Park (818) 238-5390.
* Summer Daze Plus
Location: Verdugo Park. Dates: June 16-Sept. 5. Ages: 11-14. Variety of recreational activities and field trips, including beach trips, Angels game, roller skating, theme parks and an overnight outing. Fee: $90 per week. Information: Verdugo Park (818) 238-5390.
* “The Club” Specialty Camp
Locations: Wildwood Canyon, Olive Park. Dates: June 16-Aug. 15. Ages: 8-12. Various nature, outdoors and sports-related week-long themed sessions. There will be nature walks, back-packing, hiking and rock-climbing, an overnight trip and roller-skating, roller-hockey and hockey. Fee: $90 per week. Information: (818) 238-5397.
* Summer Parks Camp
Locations: Lundigan Park, Pacific Park, McKinley School, Miller School. Dates: June 23-Aug. 15. Ages: 6-18. Daily recreational activities, games, play, crafts at sites from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No fee. Information: (818) 238-5378.
CAMARILLO
* Coed Basketball Camps
Location: Camarillo High. Dates: June 30-July 4 and July 14- 18. Ages: 7-14. Two week-long sessions of basketball skills instruction that emphasizes team play and cooperation. Camps directed by Camarillo High boys’ Coach Mike Prewitt. Fee: $66 per week. Information: (805) 492-1996.
* Golf Skills Camp
Location: Camarillo Springs Golf Course. Dates: June 16-July 28. Ages: 7-16. Instruction will be given in all phases of the game and clubs will be provided if necessary. There will be an end-of-summer tournament with awards and prizes. Fee: $51 per week. Information: (805) 482-1996.
* Coed Soccer Basics Camp
Location: Freedom Park. Dates: July 7-11. Ages: 7-11. Basic instruction covering basic soccer rules, dribbling, defense and training technique for boys and girls with limited experience. Fee: $51 per week. Information: (805) 482-1996.
* Coed Stepped-up Soccer
Location: Freedom Park. Dates: July 7-11. Ages: 12-17. Camp is for players with soccer experience who wish to refine their skills. Fee: $51 per week. Information: (805) 482-1996.
* Beginning Tennis Camp
Location: Mission Oaks Park. Dates: June 30-July 4 and July 7-11. Ages: 7-18. Basic-skill drills and games for beginners. Fee: $69 per week. Information: (805) 482-1996.
* Intermediate Tennis Camp
Location: Mission Oaks Park. Dates: July 21-25. Ages: 7-18. Skill drills and games used in intermediate-level instruction. Fee: $69 per week. Information: (805) 482-1996.
* Advanced Tennis Camp
Location: Mission Oaks Park. Dates: Aug. 25-29. Ages: 7-18. Advanced tennis instruction and competition. Fee: $69 per week. Information: (805) 482-1996.
* Wrestling Camp
Location: Camarillo High. Dates: July 7-11. Ages: 8-18. Wrestling instruction provided with an emphasis on techniques, conditioning and style. Fee: $56. Information: (805) 482-1996.
CANOGA PARK
* Shadow Ranch Summer Sports Camp
Location: Shadow Ranch Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 6-12. Camp activities include baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey games. Fee: $80-$90 per week. Information: (818) 883-3637.
* Lanark Park Summer Camp
Location: Lanark Park. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 6-12. Camp includes swimming, sports, arts and crafts, group games and field trips. Fee: $40 per week. Information: (818) 883-1503.
CANYON COUNTRY
* Cowboy Basketball Camp
Location: Canyon High. Dates: July 7-11. Ages: In grades K-8 as of September 1997. Individual instruction in basketball basics for boys and girls provided by Canyon High boys’ Coach Dave Humphreys. Fee: $60 per week. Information: (805) 255-4910.
* Soccer Skills Camp
Locations: Valencia Glen Park and Canyon Country Park. Dates: Saturdays June 21-July 19. Ages: All. Camp is for those wishing to enhance their soccer skills. There will be work on shooting, dribbling, throw-in, heading and goalkeeping. Fee: $25 per five weeks. Information: (805) 255-4910.
CASTAIC
* Sports Day Camp
Location: Castaic Sports Complex. Dates: July 8-Aug. 8. Ages: 6-12. Four-days-a-week camp will feature a different sport each week. Instruction and play is scheduled in soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball and football. Fee: $40 per week. Information: (805) 295-3502.
CHATSWORTH
* Stoney Point Day Camp
Location: Chatsworth Recreation Center. Dates: July 1-Aug.29. Ages: 5-11. Features weekly field trips to beaches theme parks, as well as swimming and horseback riding. Fee: $90 per week. Information: (818) 341-6595.
* Camp Funtasia Day Camps
Location: Mason Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 5-12. Two camps. One, a traditional camp with weekly sports- and outdoors-oriented themes and trips. The other featuring instruction and recreational competition in a different sport each week, including basketball, flag football, street hockey, baseball and soccer. Fee: $50-90 per week, depending on days attending; per-day enrollment also available. Information: (818) 998-6377.
* Camp Funtasia Teen Camp
Location: Mason Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 12-15. A three-day-a-week camp featuring travel outings to different theme parks, beaches and recreational facilities each day. Fee: $95 per week; per-day enrollment also available. Information: (818) 998-6377.
ENCINO
* Camp Encino
Location: Encino Community Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 5-11. Traditional summer day camp with weekly field trips to theme parks. Fee: varies. Information: (818) 995-1690.
* Teen Travel Club
Location: Encino Community Center. Dates: July 7-Aug. 29. Ages: 11-14. Camp features travel days to beaches, theme parks and entertainment centers. Fee: varies. Information: (818) 995-1690.
* Double Pump Basketball Camp
Location: Balboa Sports Center. Dates: June 23-27. Ages: 7-14. Camp includes individual and group instruction, as well as competition and championship games, a skills demonstration and awards ceremony at end of camp. Fee: $190. Information: (818) 756-9642.
* Balboa Sports and Games Camp
Location: Balboa Sports Center. Dates: June 30-Aug. 22. Ages: 7-12. Sports-oriented camp with instruction and competition in basketball, indoor soccer, football and whiffle-ball. Fee: $70-$100. Information: (818) 756-9642.
GLENDALE
* Youth Tennis Specialty Camp
Location: Fremont Park. Dates: Aug. 18-22. Ages: 7-17. Instruction, drills, conditioning, demonstrations and video-taping. Fee: $95. Information: (818) 548-3796.
* Summer Youth Day Camp
Locations: Brand and Dunsmore parks and Verdugo Park. Dates: June 23-Aug. 22 at Brand and Dunsmore parks, June 23-Sept. 5 at Verdugo Park. Ages: 6-10. Features sports, games and crafts and weekly swimming sessions and field trips. Fee: $75 per week. Information: (818) 548-3797.
* Summer Teen Day Camp
Location: Verdugo Park. Dates: June 23-Aug. 22. Ages: 11-13. Features sports and weekly swimming sessions and field trips. Fee: $75 per week. Information: (818) 548-3797.
GRANADA HILLS
* Camp Granada Summer Camp
Location: Granada Hills Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 6-13. Two camps. One traditional camp with supervised and organized games, sports, crafts and weekly field trips. The other includes competitive play for all skill levels in a variety of sports, including baseball, football, soccer, softball and volleyball. Athletes from area colleges, high schools and club teams will make appearances as guest speakers. Fee: $85 per week. Information (818) 363-3556.
LA CRESCENTA
* Youth Baseball Specialty Camp
Location: Clark Community Center. Dates: June 23-27. Ages: 5-8. Fundamentals will be taught and reviewed. Fee: $30 per week. Information: (818) 548-4068.
* Youth Soccer Specialty Camp
Location: Clark Community Center. Dates: July 7-11. Ages: 5-8. Fundamentals will be taught and reviewed. Fee: $30 per week. Information: (818) 548-4068.
LANCASTER
* Dino-mite Day Camp
Location: Lancaster City Park. Dates: June 16-Aug. 15. Ages: 6-12. Traditional day camp with swimming, sports tournaments, crafts and weekly field trips. Fee: $65 per week. Information: (805) 723-6085.
MOORPARK
* Skyhawks Sports Academy Mini-Hawks Camp
Location: Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-27 and Aug. 4-8. Ages: 4-7. Introduction to the basics in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball and baseball. Fee: $86 per week. Information: (805) 531-9100.
* Summer Baseball Camp
Location: Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Dates: Aug. 4-8. Ages: 6-12. Designed for beginning- and intermediate-level players and includes personal player evaluations. Fee: $89. Information: (805) 531-9100.
* Summer Basketball Camp
Location: Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Dates: June 16-20 and July 7-11. Ages: 7-14. Review and refine basketball skills with instruction and competition. Fee: $85 per week. Information: (805) 531-9100.
* Summer Soccer Camp
Location: Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Dates: July 7-11 and July 21-25. Ages: 7-14. Introduction to the basics of soccer skills, conditioning and team tactics. Fee: $65 per week. Information: (805) 531-9100.
NEWBURY PARK
* Summer Day Camp
Location: Borchard Park. Dates: June 16-Aug. 29. Ages: 5-12. Full-day traditional camp with swimming, sports, games, arts and crafts. Half-day camps are available. Fees: Full day, $70; half-day, $40. Information: (805) 381-2791.
* Panther Advanced Boys’ Basketball Camp
Locaton: Newbury Park High. Dates: June 16-June 20. Ages: In eighth, ninth and 10th grades as of September, 1997. Advanced instruction from Newbury Park High boys’ Coach Steve Johnson. Fee: $65. Information: (805) 495-4674.
* Panther Boys’ Basketball Camp
Location: Newbury Park High. Dates: July 7-11 and July 14-18. Ages: 8-13. Emphasizing fundamentals, game tactics, instruction in offense and defense. Fee: $65. Information: (805) 495-4674.
* Lady Panther Advanced Girls’ Basketball Camp
Location: Newbury Park High. Dates: June 16-20. Ages: In eighth, ninth and 10th grades as of September, 1997. Advanced instruction from Newbury Park High girls’ Coach Nori Parvin. Fee: $65. Information: (805) 495-4674.
* Lady Panther Girls’ Basketball Camp
Location: Newbury Park High. Dates: June 23-27. Ages: 8-13. Emphasizing basic skills, game tactics and instruction in offense and defense as taught by camp directors Nori Parvin and Steve Johnson. Fee: $65. Information: (805) 495-4674.
* Hammerhead Water Polo Camp
Location: Newbury Park High pool. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 24-July 10 and July 15-31. Ages: 8-13, and must be able to swim 25 yards. Instruction in fundamentals and techniques given by Thousand Oaks High Coach Craig Rond and other area coaches and collegiate players. Fee: $65 per three-week session. Information: (805) 495-4674.
* Coed Soccer Direct Camp
Location: Borchard Park. Dates: Aug. 18-22. Ages: 5-13. Basic physical, mental and motivational skills through soccer. Participants should bring ball, shin guards and water bottle. Fee: $65. Information: (805) 495-4674.
* Conejo Valley Coed Tennis Academy
Location: Newbury Park High. Dates: June 24-27, July 1-3, July 8-11, July 15-18, July 22-25, July 29-Aug. 1, Aug. 5-8 and Aug. 12-15. Ages: 7-14. Includes basic instruction given by Cal Lutheran Coach Mike Gennette, as well as match play. Participants should bring racquet, tennis shoes and lunch. Fee: $96 per week, except for July 1-3 session ($72). Information: (805) 495-4674.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD
* Camp Odyssey
Location: North Hollywood Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 5-12. Traditional day camp with sports, games, weekly field trips. Also includes swimming lessons. Fee: $75 per week. Information: (818) 763-7651.
* Girls’ Basketball Camp
Location: North Hollywood Recreation Center. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 8-Aug. 28. Ages: 11-16. Girls’ basketball instruction and competition in two-hour, twice-a-week sessions. Fee: $25. Information: (818) 763-7651.
* Girls’ Basketball Camp
Location: North Weddington Recreation Center. Dates: July 8-24 and July 29-Aug. 14. Ages: 9-14. includes dribbling, shooting and passing drills, and offensive and defensive strategies. Emphasis is on improving individual skills and levels of team play. Fee: $75 per week. Information: (818) 506-1467.
* Double Pump Basketball Camp
Location: Campbell Hall High. Dates: July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8, Aug. 11-15. Ages: 7-14. Fundamentals and skills will be taught and competitive games played. Championship games, a skills demonstration and awards ceremony will take place at the end of camp. Fee: $190. Information: (818) 980-7280, Ext. 340.
* Summer Day Camp
Location: Valley Plaza Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 6-11. Traditional day camp with sports, crafts and weekly field trips to the beach and theme parks. Fee: $50 per week. Information: (818) 765-5885.
NORTHRIDGE
* Bobby Braswell Boys’ Basketball Camp
Location: Cal State Northridge. Dates: June 23-27. Ages: 7-18. Activities will focus on fundamental skills and include lecture sessions, team practices and games in a camp run by Cal State Northridge men’s basketball Coach Bobby Braswell and his staff. Fee: $175. Information: Mike Johnson, (818) 677-3994.
* Lucious Harris Basketball Camp
Location: Cal State Northridge. Dates: Aug. 4-8. Ages: 8-14. skills camp features former Cleveland High star Lucious Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers. Fee: $150. Information: Camille Jackson, (310) 979-3333.
* Double Pump Basketball Camp
Location: Northridge Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-27. Ages: 7-14. Fundamentals and skills will be taught, and competitive games played. Championship games, a skills demonstration and an awards ceremony will take place at the end of camp. Fee: $190. Information: (818) 349-7341.
* Reebok Football Academy
Location: Cal State Northridge. Dates: June 23-27 and July 14-18. Ages: 6-17. Fundamentals, techniques and strategies will be taught, as well as emphasizing a positive mental and motivational approach. Fee: $245 per week. Information: Tony Davila, (818) 677-2948.
* Reebok Girls’ Soccer Academy
Location: Cal State Northridge. Dates: June 23-27 and July 7-11. Ages: 6-17. Fundamentals, techniques and strategies will be taught by Cal State Northridge women’s soccer Coach Brian Wiesner with an emphasis on positive mental and motivational approaches. Fee: $245 per week. Information: Tony Davila, (818) 677-2948 or Brian Wiesner, (818) 677-2946.
* Reebok Boys’ Soccer Academy
Location: Cal State Northridge. Dates: July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8. Ages: 6-17. Fundamentals, techniques and strategies will be taught by Cal State Northridge men’s soccer Coach Marwan Ass’ad with an emphasis on positive mental and motivational approaches. Fee: $245 per week. Information: Tony Davila, (818) 677-2948 or Marwan Ass’ad, (818) 677-2379.
* Reebok Tennis Academy
Location: Cal State Northridge. Dates: June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, and July 28-Aug. 1. Ages: 6-17. Fundamentals, techniques and strategies will be taught by CSUN tennis Coach Tony Davila with an emphasis on positive mental and motivational approaches. Fee: $245 per week. Information: Tony Davila, (818) 677-2948.
* Reebok Volleyball Academy
Location: Cal State Northridge. Dates: July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1, and Aug. 4-8. Ages: 6-17. Fundamentals, techniques and strategies will be taught by Cal State Northridge women’s volleyball Coach Lian Lu with an emphasis on positive mental and motivational approaches. Fee: $245. Information: Tony Davila, (818) 677-2948 or Lian Lu, (818) 677-3221.
* Adult Coed Volleyball Camp
Location: Cal State Northridge Activity Center. Dates: Mondays, June 9-30. Ages: Anyone without remaining NCAA eligibility. Cal State Northridge men’s volleyball Coach John Price and his staff will direct camp for adults in which personal goals and instruction will be emphasized. Fee: $100. Information: (818) 677-4512.
* Kamp Kaleidoscope Sports Kamp
Location: Northridge Community Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 8-12. Includes activities in variety of sports, with emphasis on a different one each week. Fee: $90 per week. Information: (818) 349-7341.
PACOIMA
* Summer Day Camp
Location: Hubert Humphrey Recreation Center. Dates: June 30-Aug. 29. Ages: 5-12. Includes swimming lessons, sports, overnight camps, beach trips and field trips. Fee: $40 per week. Information: (818) 896-6510.
* Summer Day Camp
Location: Ritchie Valens Recreation Center. Dates: July 7-Aug. 30. Ages: 5-12. Traditional summer camp with swimming, field trips, games and crafts. Fee: $40 per week. Information: (818) 834-5172.
* Summer Day Camp
Location: David Gonzales/Pacoima Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Traditional summer day camp with sports activities, crafts and field trips. Fee: $40 per week. Information: (818) 899-1950.
PALMDALE
* Outdoor Sports Camp
Location: McAdam Park. Dates: June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25. Ages: Grades 3-6. A three-day-a-week camp (with two-day-a-week option) that features a variety of sports activities, including baseball, basketball, football, tennis and archery. Fee: $40 per week. Information: (805) 267-5611.
* Summer Break Camp
Location: Courson Activity Building. Dates: June 30-July 25. Ages: Grades 3-5. Traditional camp includes sports, games, crafts and field trips to theme parks and the beach. Fee: $68 per week. Information: (805) 267-5611.
QUARTZ HILL
* Summer Day Camp
Location: George Lane Park. Dates: July 7-Aug. 29. Ages: 6-12. Traditional summer day camp with sports, games, arts and crafts. Fee: $25 per week. Information: (805) 722-7780.
RESEDA
* Summer Day Camp
Location: Reseda Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 6-12. Traditional summer camp with weekly field trips and recreational activities. Fee: $75. Information: (818) 881-3882.
SANTA CLARITA
* Shot Doctor Shooting Camp
Location: La Mesa Junior High. Dates: June 6-8. Ages: In grades 6-12 as of September, 1997. Instruction emphasizes shooting techniques and offensive skills and tactics through video analysis, drills, contests, lectures and competition. Fee: $75. Information: (805) 255-4910.
* Camp Clarita Day Camp
Locations: North Oaks Park, Santa Clarita Park and Valencia Meadows Park. Dates: June 16-Aug. 29. Ages: In grades K-6 as of September, 1997. Includes sports, games, beach trips, field trips to theme parks. Fee: $90 per week for Mondays-Fridays; $78 per week for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; $38 per week for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Information: (805) 255-4910.
* Teen Travel Club
Locations: North Oaks Park, Santa Clarita Park, Valencia Meadows Park. Dates: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, June 24-Aug. 29. Ages: In grades 6-9 as of September, 1997. Features daily trips to theme parks, sports facilities, several beach trips and a three-day excursion to San Diego area. Fee: $78 per week. Information: (805) 255-4910.
* Lake Cachuma Family Camp
Location: Lake Cachuma. Dates: July 25-27. Ages: All. A weekend of camping, swimming and hiking for up to six family members. Tents and trailers welcome. Fee: $65 per family. Information: (805) 255-4910.
* El Capitan Beach Family Weekend Camp
Location: El Capitan Canyon. Dates: Aug. 8-10. Ages: All. A weekend camping at a private campground across from El Capitan State Beach. Crafts, games, and a wine-and-cheese party will be scheduled, and there will be a free outdoor concert Saturday night. Fee: $20 per person (ages 3 and up); $12 per person (ages 2 and under). Information: (805) 255-4910
SAUGUS
* Saugus Working Basketball Camp
Location: Saugus High. Dates: July 21-25. Ages: In grades 5-8 as of September, 1997. Individual instruction on fundamentals given by Saugus High boys’ Coach Jeff Hallman. Fee: $60 per week. Information: (805) 255-4910.
* Saugus Youth Volleyball Camp
Location: Saugus High. Dates: July 21-25. Ages: In grades 5-8 as of September, 1997. Individual instruction in fundamentals provided by Saugus High Coach Bobbie Estes. Fee: $60 per week. Information: (805) 255-4910.
SHERMAN OAKS
* Baseball Camp
Location: Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center. Dates: July 7-11 and July 28-Aug. 1. Ages: 7-12. Instruction and competition. Camp also includes swimming. Fee: $85 per week. Information: (818) 783-5121.
* Basketball Camp
Location: Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-27 and Aug. 4-8. Ages: 7-12. Instruction and competition. Camp also includes swimming. Fee: $85 per week. Information: (818) 783-5121.
* Flag Football
Location: Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center. Dates: July 14-18 and Aug. 25-29. Ages: 7-12. Features flag games. Camp also includes swimming. Fee: $85 per week. Information: (818) 783-5121.
* Golf Camp
Location: Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center. Dates: June 30-July 2 and Aug. 11-15. Ages: 7-12. Features instruction and play. Camp also includes swimming. Fee: $70, first session; $85, second session. Information: (818) 783-5121.
* Hockey Camp
Location: Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center. Dates: July 21-25. Ages: 7-12. Includes roller- and ice-hockey instruction and play. Camp also includes swimming. Fee: $85 per week. Information: (818) 783-5121.
* Camp Van Nuys Sherman Oaks
Location: Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 5-12. Traditional day camp with swimming, sports, games, crafts and field trips. Fee: $50. Information: (818) 783-5121.
SIMI VALLEY
* Simi Valley Girls’ Basketball Camp
Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Center. Dates: June 23-27 and June 30-July 3. Ages: In grades 3-9 as of September, 1997. Individual instruction the first week and team play the second week. Fee: $55 per week; $95 for two weeks. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Royal Girls’ Basketball Camp
Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Center. Dates: July 14-18 and July 21-25. Ages: In grades 3-9 as of September, 1997. Instruction and practice through drills and game play. Fee: $50 per week; $90 for two weeks. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Pioneer Boys’ Basketball Camp
Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Center. Dates: July 28-Aug. 1. Ages: In grades 3-9 as of September, 1997. Instruction, drills, practice and games. Fee: $60 per week; $110 for two weeks. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Highlander Boys’ Basketball Camp
Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Center. Dates: June 23-27, June 30-July 3 and July 7-11. Ages: In grades 3-9 as of September, 1997. Instruction and practice directed by Royal High Coach Larry Wiksell. Fee: $60 per week; $110 for two weeks. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Highlander Boys’ Basketball Shooting Camp
Location: Royal High gym. Dates: June 30-July 3. Ages: In grades 9-12 as of September, 1997. Camp focuses on shooting skills, techniques and offensive strategies. Fee: $45. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Highlander Summer’s End Coed Basketball Camp
Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Center. Dates: Aug. 18-22. Ages: In grades 4-10 as of September, 1997. Includes shooting fundamentals, and offers specialized instruction in post and point-guard play. Fee: $40 per week; $60 for two weeks. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Coed Soccer Camp
Location: Rancho Simi Community Park. Dates: July 21-25 for 5- to 8-year-olds; July 28-Aug. 1 for 9- to 13-year-olds. Ages: 5-13. Instruction in skills provided by Royal High girls’ soccer Coach Andy Silva. Fee: $65 for first session; $75 for second session. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Youth Baseball Camp
Location: Houghton Park. Dates: July 14-18. Ages: 7-12. Instruction and practice provided in techniques, skills. Fee: $60 per week. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Beginning Softball Camp
Location: Rancho Simi Community Park. Dates: July 7-11. Ages: 6-12. Instruction in the basics for those with little or no experience. Fee: $60. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Intermediate Softball Camp
Location: Rancho Simi Community Park. Dates: July 14-18. Ages: 6-12. Instruction in softball skills and strategies. Fee: $60. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Royal Volleyball Camp
Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Park. Dates: June 23-27 and July 14-18 for boys and girls ages 11-13, June 30-July 3 for boys ages 14-17, July 7-11 for girls ages 14-17. Instruction in fundamentals and skills. Fee: $65 per week; $120 for two weeks. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Coed Water Polo Camp
Location: Rancho Simi Community Pool. Dates: June 9-July 31. Ages: 10-17. Instruction and play. Fee: $45 per week. Information: (805) 584-4400.
* Summer Day Camp
Locations: Rancho Simi Community and Sequoia Community parks. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: In grades 2-6 as of September, 1997. Camp includes a sports theme each week with basketball, soccer, volleyball and badminton games, as well as board games and weekly field trips. Fee: $65-$100 per week. Information: (805) 584-4400.
STUDIO CITY
* Youth Day Camp
Location: Studio City Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 5-11. Traditional day camp activities, featuring weekly field trips. Fee: $220 per two-week session. Information: (818) 769-4415.
* Teen Travel Camp
Locations: Studio City Recreation Center and Tarzana Recreation Center. Dates: July 7-Aug. 29. Ages: 12-15. Daily field trips taken to theme parks, pro baseball games and beaches. Fee: $220 per two-week session. Information: (818) 769-4415.
SUNLAND
* Camp Sunland
Location: Sunland Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 6-11. Camp with a weekly sports theme, field trip and a variety of sports and outdoors activities, including nature hikes, basketball and indoor hockey. Fee: $75 per week. Information: (818) 352-5282.
SUN VALLEY
* Summer Day Camp
Location: Sun Valley Recreation Center. Dates: June 30-Aug. 22. Ages: 5-12. Traditional summer camp with swimming, games and weekly field trips. Fee: $40 per week. Information: (818) 767-6151.
* Stonehurst Summer Day Camp
Location: Stonehurst Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 30. Ages: 5-12. Traditional summer camp with weekly themes and field trips. Fee: $40-$60. Information: (818) 767-0314.
SYLMAR
* Summer Day Camp
Location: El Cariso Park. Dates: July 7-Aug. 29. Ages: 6-12. Traditional summer camp with sports, crafts and field trips. Fee: $25 per week. Information: (818) 367-7050.
* Adventure Trails Day Camp
Location: Sylmar Recreation Center. Dates: Year-round. Ages: Grades K-6. A variety of games, crafts, recreational activities offered. Fee: $55 per week or $12 per day. Information: (818) 367-5656.
TARZANA
* Tarzana Day Camp
Location: Tarzana Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 5-12. Includes group games, sports, swimming sessions and field trips. Fee: $90 per week. Information: (818) 343-5946.
* Tarzana Sports Camp
Location: Tarzana Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 9-12. Features a weekly sports theme. Fee: $90 per week; two-days and three-days-per-week enrollment also available. Information: (818) 343-5946.
* ‘Tween Travel Camp
Location: Tarzana Recreation Center. Dates: July 7-Aug. 29. Ages: 11-15. A three-days-per-week camp with a field trip each day, including several beach trips and a Dodger game. Fee: $85 per week. Information: (818) 343-5946.
THOUSAND OAKS
* Speed, Strength and Quickness Camp
Location: Thousand Oaks Community Center. Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 16-27. Ages: In grades 5 through 11. Camp designed for serious athletes interested in becoming quicker, faster and stronger. Resisted-speed training and foot-speed quickness will be taught by Santa Paula High Athletic Director Joe Riccio. Fee: $65. Information: (805) 495-4674.
* Wildwood Camp
Locations: Wildwood Park and Thousand Oaks Community Center or Borchard Park. Dates: June 16-20, June 23-27, June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8, Aug. 11-15, Aug. 18-22, Aug. 25-29. Ages: 6-13. An outdoors-oriented camp that features hiking, nature study, swimming, archery, field trips and a Junior Rangers program for 12- and 13-year-olds. Fee: $68-$90. Information: (805) 495-4674.
* Lu Dawg Baseball Camps
Location: Cal Lutheran University. Dates: July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8, Aug. 11-15, Aug. 18-22. Ages: 6-16. Teaches proper fundamentals and techniques with an emphasis on personal instruction. Includes lectures, demonstrations and group drills. Fee: $140 per session. Information: (805) 493-3398.
* Lu Dawg Baseball Specialty Camps
Location: Cal Lutheran University. Dates: June 30-July 2 and July 7-9. Ages: 6-16. Camp will be devoted to pitching, hitting and catchers’ skills only. Fee: $95 per session.
* Lu Dawg Basketball Camps
Location: Cal Lutheran University. Dates: July 21-25, Aug. 4-8, and Aug. 11-15. Ages: 8-14. Skills camps for boys and girls that will include competition and individual instruction from Cal Lutheran Coach Rich Rider and Kingsmen players. Fee: $130 per session. Information: (805) 493-3404.
* Kingsmen Basketball Camp
Location: Cal Lutheran University. Dates: Aug. 18-19 Ages: 8-17. Two-day camp focuses on point-guard and perimeter play. Fee: $65. Information: (805) 493-3404.
* Footlocker Basketball Camp
Location: Cal Lutheran University. Dates: Aug. 20-22. Ages: 8-17. three-day camp focuses on shooting and offensive moves. Fee: $95. Information: (805) 493-3404.
* Cal Lutheran Weekend Team Basketball Camp
Location: Cal Lutheran University. Dates: June 27-29. Ages: 9-12 grades. Three-day camp for high school and club teams that includes four clinic sessions, officiated games in three divisions of competition, team-building exercises and a seminar on NCAA rules and recruiting. Fee: $350 per team. Information: (805) 493-3411.
* Cal Lutheran Regals Individual Basketball Camp
Location: Cal Lutheran University. Dates: June 30-July 3. Ages: 8-17. Includes teaching of fundamental skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense and instruction from Cal Lutheran women’s Coach Tim La Kose and his staff and players. Fee: $100. Information: (805) 493-3411.
* Lancer Boys’ Basketball Camp
Location: Thousand Oaks High. Dates: June 16-20 and July 7-11. Ages: Grades 3-8 as of September, 1997. Includes extensive instruction in shooting and an evaluation of skills. Fee: $75 per week. Information (805) 495-4674.
* Lancer Boys’ Advanced Basketball Camp
Location: Thousand Oaks High. Dates: June 23-27. Ages: Grades 8-10 as of September, 1997. Advanced basketball instruction and games. Fee: $75. Information: (805) 495-4674.
* Sports Pros Sand Volleyball Camps
Location: Triunfo Community Park. Girls (ages 8-14) dates: June 23-27, July 14-18 and Aug. 4-8. Boys (ages 11-14) dates: June 30-July 3, July 21-25 and Aug. 11-15. Coed (ages 11-14) dates: July 7-11, July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 18-22. Instruction in skills, techniques and strategy. Fee: $65 per week, except June 30-July 3 ($52). Information: (805) 495-4674.
* Sports Pros Girls’ Tennis Camp
Location: Triunfo Community Park. Dates: June 30-July 3, July 14-18 and July 28-Aug. 1. Ages: 8-14. Instruction in tennis fundamentals for all skill levels taught through drills and games. Fee: $65 per week, except June 30-July 3 ($52). Information: (805) 495-4674.
VALENCIA
* Valencia Basketball Camp
Location: Valencia High. Dates: July 14-18. Ages: Grades 3-8 as of September, 1997. Individual instruction in rules and skills provided by Valencia High girls’ Coach Greg Hayes. Fee: $60. Information: (805) 255-4910.
* Indians Fundamental Basketball Camp
Location: Valencia Boys and Girls Club gym. Dates: Aug. 4-8. Ages: Grades 3-8 as of September, 1997. Individual instruction in fundamental skills. Instruction provided by Hart High boys’ and girls’ basketball coaching staffs. Fee: $60 per week. Information: (805) 255-4910.
* Championship Football Camp
Location: Hart High football field. Dates: June 23-27. Ages: 9-13. Fundamentals and up-to-date skills and techniques will be taught by Hart High Coach Mike Herrington and his staff. Fee: $100. Information: (805) 255-4910.
* Soccer Skills Camp
Locations: Valencia Glen Park and Canyon Country Park. Dates: Saturdays, June 21-July 19. Ages: All. Camp is for those wishing to enhance skills. There will be work on shooting, dribbling, throw-in, heading and goalie skills. Fee: $25 per five-week session. Information: (805) 255-4910.
VAN NUYS
* Summer Day Camp
Location: Van Nuys Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 31. Ages: 5-11. Traditional summer camp with sports, nature walks and field trips. Fee: $50 per week. Information: (818) 756-8131.
* Summer Day Camp
Location: Delano Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 29. Ages: 5-12. Traditional summer camp includes sports, nature hikes and field trips. Fee: $40 per week. Information: (818) 756-8529.
VENTURA
* Camp Combo
Locations: Poinsettia Elementary School and Barranca Vista Center. Dates: June 16-27, June 30-July 11, July 14-25, July 28-Aug. 8, Aug. 11-22. Ages: 6-11. Traditional camp offers sports, games, swimming and crafts. Fee: $85-145. Information: (805) 658-4748 or (805) 658-4726.
* Basketball Camp
Location: Anacapa Middle School. Dates: June 30-July 11, July 28-Aug. 8. Ages: 8-13. Features instruction and practice in skills, as well as scrimmage games. Camp also includes swimming and other recreational activities. Fee: $135. Information: (805) 658-4748 or (805) 658-4726.
* Beach Camp
Location: Ventura Marina Park. Dates: June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8, Aug. 11-15, Aug. 18-22. Ages: 10-14. Basic sailing, body-boarding and surfing lessons provided, along with beach volleyball and other activities. Fee: $85-95. Information: (805) 658-4748 or (805) 658-4726.
* Gymnastics Camp
Locations: Anacapa Middle School and Gold Coast Gymnasium. Dates: June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8. Ages: 7-12. Camp is an introduction to basic gymnastics and tumbling, and includes use of balance beam an parallel bars. Fee: $85-95. Information: (805) 658-4748 or (805) 658-4726.
* Natural Wonders Camp
Location: Arroyo Verde Park. Dates: June 23-27 and Aug. 11-15. Ages: 7-12. Includes nature walks, environmental studies and instruction in plant identification. Fee: $95 per week. Information: (805) 658-4748 or (805) 658-4726.
* Tennis Camp
Location: Buena High. Dates: June 16-27, July 14-25. Ages: 8-13. Instruction, practice drills and match play are included in camp, along with recreational games and swimming. Fee: $145 per two-week session. Information: (805) 658-4748 or (805) 658-4726.
* Soccer Camp
Location: Camino Real Park. Dates: Aug. 11-22. Ages: 8-13. Features instruction, practice drills and scrimmage games. Fee: $145 per two-week session. Information: (805) 658-4748 or (805) 658-4726.
* Volleyball Camp
Location: Arroyo Verde Park. Dates: July 14-25. Ages: 9-14. Instruction is provided and practice drills and strategies taught in recreational games. Fee: $95-165. Information: (805) 658-4748 or (805) 658-4726.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE
* Summer Recreation Camp
Location: White Oak Elementary School. Dates: June 23-Aug. 7. Ages: 5-12. Camp features weekly themes and includes sports, games, crafts and entertainment. Fee: $24-45. Information: (805) 381-2735.
WINNETKA
* Camp Winnetka
Location: Winnetka Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-Aug. 27. Ages: 5-12. Comprehensive day camp includes sports, games, movie outings, swimming, hiking and weekly field trips. Fee: $80 per week for five days a week; $63 per week for three days a week. Information: (818) 756-7876.
WOODLAND HILLS
* Camp Sharwood Summer ’97
Location: Woodland Hills Recreation Center. Dates: June 23-July 4, July 7-18, July 21-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-15, Aug. 18-29. Ages: 5-13. Camp includes daily swimming sessions, sports and group games and field trips. Fee: $240-270 per two-week session; part-time enrollment also available. Information: (818) 883-3262 or (818) 883-9370.