• La Purisima Mission Kids Outdoor Camp: Children ages 8 to 10 will enjoy three days of ranger-led hikes, nature crafting, and playing outdoor games at La Purisima Mission State Park July 12 through 14. The camp will be held from 10 a.m. to noon daily. The cost is $30 per camper. To register, call Ann Boggess at 735-3712 or e-mail aboggess@parks.ca.gov.
• AHC Basketball Camp: Summer basketball camp at Allan Hancock College runs July 18 to 21 from 9 a.m. to noon for second through sixth graders. The cost is $95. For more information, visit athletics.hancockcollege.edu or call the athletic department at 922-6966, Ext. 3227.
• Kids’ Fishing Workshop: Children ages 7 to 15 can learn to fish with the best anglers around at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center on July 23. Children will learn basic fishing skills; knot tying; casting; trout fishing; rigging for bass, crappie, and blue gill; and salt-water fishing, from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Registration is free. For more information, call 693-0691 or e-mail julie@clnature center.org.
• Free Swim Days: Free swimming at Paul Nelson Aquatic Center in Santa Maria is July 24 and Aug. 28. Times are available from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. It’s for all ages, but children 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 925-0951, Ext. 260.
Sports Shorts is compiled by Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Jul 14-21, 2011.
