Sports Camps and Programs
PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP
Description: Young athletes are invited to learn the basic hand-eye coordination and prerequisite skills for a myriad of active sports.
Ages: 4-6.
When: 1-5 p.m. June 13-17, July 5-8, 18-22, Aug 15-19.
Where: Arcata Community Center.
Cost: $85/$95 nonresident.
Contact: Arcata Recreation Division 822-7091.
Website: www.cityof
arcata.org/rec
HUMBOLDT CRABS BASEBALL CAMP
Description: Four-day sessions include coaching and instruction from players on the Crabs roster and Coach Wilson.
Ages: Boys and girls ages 8-14. Adv. Camp 12-15.
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Session 1: June 13-17; session 2: June 20-24; session 3: June 27-July 1; session 4: July 18-22;
Where: Locations in Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna.
Cost: $85 per session. Includes T-shirt,
season pass to Crabs home games and 10 adult tickets. Applications available at Crabs website.
Contact: 826-2333.
Website: www.humboldtcrabs.com
CAMPS FOR KIDS: BASKETBALL CAMP
Description: Basketball skills including defense, dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding.
Ages: Kids entering grades 4-6.
When: Noon-3:30 p.m. Aug. 8-12
Where: J St. Gym, First Covenant Church, 2526 J St., Eureka.
Cost: $35. Includes lunch and supplies.
Contact: 442-6774 or 443-2957.
MCKINLEYVILLE SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Description: Co-ed basketball league.
Ages: Grades 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th.
When: June 21-Aug. 4.
Where: Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Road, McKinleyville.
Cost: $25/$30 non-resident. Add $10 after
June 10.
Contact: McKinleyville Parks and Recreation 839-9003.
BASKETBALL JONES HOOP CAMPS
Description: Premiere basketball day camp.
Ages: 7-15.
When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Session 1: July 18-22; Session 2: Aug. 1-5.
Where: Session 1: St. Bernards High School; Session 2: Freshwater Elementary.
Cost: $225 per week.
Contact: Basketball Jones Camp, 800-348-3803.
Website: www.basketballjonescamps.com
HSU BASKETBALL CAMPS
Description: Boys’ and girls’ day or overnight camps emphasizing fundamentals and sportsmanship. Competitions and game play.
Ages: Grades 2-12 (boys) and grades 4-12 (girls).
When: Boys: June 27-30. Girls: June 20-23.
Where: HSU.
Cost: Call for prices.
Contact: HSU Athletics, 826-3666.
SUMMER GYMNASTICS
Description: Arcata Recreation offers two gymnastics programs to meet the needs of a wide variety of age and skill levels.
Ages: 15 mos.-6 yrs., 7-18
When: June 13-July 15, July 18-Aug 19.
Where: Judo Hut and Arcata Community Center.
Cost: Call for prices.
Contact: Arcata Recreation Division 822-7091.
Website: www.cityofarcata.org/rec
YOUTH SAMURAI
Description: Beginning martial arts training taught in a high energy class using games with martial concepts, focus on strength, balance and coordination.
Ages: 5-9.
When: Mondays and Thursdays from 5:15-
6:15 p.m.
Where: Judo
Hut, Arcata.
Cost: Call
for prices.
Contact: Arcata Recreation Division 822-7091.
Website:
www.cityofarcata.org/rec
YOUTH JUJITSU
Description: Arcata Recreation offers two gymnastics programs to meet the needs of a wide variety of age and skill levels.
Ages: 9-16.
When: Mondays and Thursdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Where: Judo Hut, Arcata.
Cost: Call for prices.
Contact: Arcata Recreation Division 822-7091.
Website: www.cityofarcata.org/rec
HUSKY’S GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Description: Camp focuses on skills of the game needed to be successful.
Ages: Grades 2-5 and Grades 6-12.
When: 5-8 p.m. (Grades 2-9). Aug 1-4.
Where: Fortuna Union High School.
Cost: $50.
Contact: Fortuna Parks and Recreation 725-7620.
HSU GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMPS
Description: Skill development will be enhanced through competition and game-simulation drills as well as video analysis.
Ages: Grades 7-12.
When: July 17-20, day and overnight options available.
Where: HSU.
Cost: $325 or $425 for overnight campers.
Contact: 826-6017.
HSU YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP
Description: 8th annual football camp gives youth individual attention from college coaches. Emphasis on fundamental football skills, offensive and defensive sessions, conditioning and more.
Ages: 8-13.
When: 5-8 p.m. July 28-29.
Where: Redwood Bowl, HSU.
Cost: Call for details.
Contact: 826-5950.
HSU SOCCER CAMPS
Description: Soccer camps for a variety of ages.
Ages: Kids Camp (5-8); Youth Camp (9-14)
When: Aug. 2-5. Call for specific times.
Where: Redwood Bowl, HSU.
Contact: 826-3666
HSU SOCCER ID CAMP
Description: Train and be seen by HSU
coaching staff.
Ages: 14+
When: Aug. 5-7.
Where: Redwood Bowl, HSU.
Cost: $100
Contact: 826-3666.
HSU RUNNING CAMP
Description: Taught by Jim Hunt.
Ages: all ages.
When: Aug. 5-7.
Contact: 775-424-2429.
HSU STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SUMMER PROGRAM
Description: Train under coach Drew Petersen.
Ages: 13-18.
When: Two sessions: June 13-July 15 and
July 18-Aug. 19.
Where: HSU Student Rec Center
Cost: $80 per session.
Contact: 826-4519.
SUMMER TENNIS LESSONS
Description: Come join the fun and learn how
to play tennis!
Ages: 7 and up.
When: Times vary according to age group. Four sessions: June 13-23, June 27-July 7, July 7-11, July 25-Aug. 4.
Where: Larson Park, Arcata.
Cost: $40 per session/$50 non-resident.
Contact: Arcata Recreation Division 822-7091.
Website: www.cityofarcata.org/rec
NORTH COAST HWA RANG DO ACADEMY CLASSES
Description: Choose between basic training or “Warrior’s Path” program.
Ages: 4-6, 7-12, 13+
When: 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays (ages 7-12); 3:15 p.m. Monday and Wednesdays (ages 4-6); 10 a.m. Saturdays (ages 13+)
Where: North Coast Hwa Rang Do Academy, Sunny Brae Shopping Center, Arcata
Cost: Call for pricing.
Contact: Instructor Daniel Perez, 822-4958
Website: www.hwarangdoarcata.com
SKATE CAMP
Description: Youth of all skill levels learn how to be safe and have fun at our local skate park.
Ages: 7-14.
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, Aug. 1-5.
Where: Arcata Skate Park, Sunset Ave.
Cost: $85 per week/$95 for non-residents.
Contact: 822-7091
Website: www.cityofarcata.org/rec
ROLLER SKATING
Description: Many locations offer summer roller skating, including Fortuna, McKinleyville, Eureka and Blue Lake.
Ages: Depends on location.
When: All summer. (Fortuna public skate not offered during July and only on Fri. nights in Aug.)
Where: In Fortuna, Fireman’s Pavilion; in McKinleyville, Activities Center; in Eureka, Municipal Auditorium; Blue Lake Roller Rink.
Cost: Depends on location.
Contact: Blue Lake Parks and Recreation, 668-5932; Eureka Parks and Recreation, 441-4223; Fortuna Parks and Recreation, 725-7620; McKinleyville Parks and Recreation, 839-9003.
HUMBOLDT BAY BICYCLE COMMUTERS ASSOCIATION
Description: “Bike Smart” safety training program. Upon completion of two-hour program, participants will be familiar with bike laws and how to ride defensively and responsively on public streets. Includes on-street training.
Ages: 7-14
When: Several Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer. Call for times.
Cost: Free. Helmets offered for those who
need one.
Contact: Rick Knapp at 445-1097
Website: www.humbike.org
TRIATHLON FOR KIDS
Description: 21st Annual. Individuals, three-person relay teams in the swim, bike and run events.
Ages: Ages 7-18.
When: June 5.
Where: Arcata Community Pool.
Cost: Pre-register before May 31: $25/individual, $42/team. Includes T-shirt. Scholarships available.
Contact: Karen, 826-9250.
Website: www.trikids.com
HEALTHSPORT KIDS FIT CAMP
Description: Seven week-long camps with different themes each week.
Ages: 5-12
Where: Arcata HealthSPORT, 300 Community Parkway, Arcata
Cost: $980 members/$1080 non-members
Contact: 822-3488
SPORTS AND MORE
Description: Active games such as soccer, basketball, running, walleyball, wiffleball, frisbee and more…Let’s get a running start on summer!
Ages: 5-12
When: June 20- June 24
Where: Arcata HealthSPORT, 300 Community Parkway, Arcata
Cost: $175 members/$195 non-members
Cost: 822-3488
GAMES, GAMES, GAMES
Description: Sports games, board games, card games, “Oh my!” Come join us for some mind and body exercises.
Ages: 5-12
When: June 27-July 1
Where: Arcata HealthSPORT, 300 Community Parkway, Arcata
Cost: $175 members/$195 non-members
Contact: 822-3488
MUSIC AND FITNESS
Description: Hoops, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, belly dancing, break dancing and musical games will be just some of the choices offered this week.
Ages: 5-12
When: July 11- July 15
Where: Arcata HealthSPORT, 300 Community Parkway, Arcata
Cost: $175 members/$195 non-members
Contact: 822-3488
HEALTHY FIT YOU
Description: Muscles, bones and brain. What keeps you healthy? Try different exercises, foods that keep you healthy and some jokes to lighten our spirits.
Ages: 5-12
When: July 18-July 22
Where: Arcata HealthSPORT, 300 Community Parkway, Arcata
Cost: $175 members/$195 non-members
Contact: 822-3488
FOOD AND FUN
Description: Come and learn about what keeps our bodies healthy. Make some great lunches and snacks and end the week with a fun food festival.
Ages: 5-12
When: July 25-July 29
Where: Arcata HealthSPORT, 300 Community Parkway, Arcata
Cost: $175 members/ $195 non-members
Contact: 822-3488
FITNESS FUN AND GAMES
Description: Strength and Conditioning, group games and core exercises. End the week with a run to Redwood Park complete with a picnic and game time.
Ages: 5-12
When: Aug. 8-12
Where: Arcata HealthSPORT, 300 Community Parkway, Arcata
Cost: $175 members/$195 non-members
Contact: 822-3488
SUMMER WAVES
Description: Swimming, sun and water play. We will have swimming games, a mock swim meet for older kids and a Water Station Field Day for everyone.
Ages: 5-12
When: August 15-August 19
Where: Arcata HealthSPORT, 300 Community Parkway, Arcata
Cost: $175 members/$195 non-members
Contact: 822-3488