• Allan Hancock College Summer Sports Camps: Baseball camp, open to boys ages 6 through 18, runs June 20 to 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $125 for one week, $225 for two weeks, and $75 for each additional family member. Football strength and conditioning camp is June 20 to 30 and July 11 to 21 from 9 to 10 a.m., open to boys ages 8 to 13 at a cost of $80 for eight sessions and $160 for 16 sessions. Basketball camp runs July 11 to 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for grades 7 to 12 and July 18 to 21 from 9 a.m. to noon for grades 2 through 6. The cost for the July 11 to 14 camp is $120, and the July 18 to 21 camp costs $95. For more information and to register, visit athletics.hancockcollege.edu or call the athletic department at 922-6966, Ext. 3227.
• Summer Day Camp: The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department will hold its Summer Day Camp for youth ages 6 to 12 June 20 through Aug. 12. Eight one-week sessions are at the Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos Dr. in Santa
Maria. The cost is $75 per week, per child, and includes a lunch. Register at the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s Administrative Office, 615 S. McClelland St. For more information, call 925-0951, Ext. 260.
• Santa Maria Valley Youth Soccer: Late registration will be held June 18 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos Dr. in Santa Maria. Cost is $90 for a single player, $80 for a second player, and $70 for three or more players. The season runs Sept. 10 to Nov. 12. For more information, visit santamariasoccer.com, e-mail info
@santamariasoccer.com, or call 925-3304.
• Wine Country Bike Trek: This fundraiser for People Helping People lets riders sign up for three-day rides through the Santa Ynez Valley (June 24 through 26) or a one-day ride on June 25. Meals and wine will be provided, along with musical entertainment. For a three-day ride, a minimum of $350 in paid pledges is required for adults, and $175 for children 14 and younger. Adults must collect pledges totaling $100, or $50 for children, for a one-day ride. For more information, visit winecountrybiketrek.com.
• Model Railroad Day: The San Luis Obispo Model Railroad Association (SLOMRA) will be displaying a wide variety of operating model trains on June 25 at the Santa Maria Library. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the library’s Shepard Hall and includes a “Train Treasure” yard sale and a swap meet featuring model railroad items. For more information, call Dennis Pearson at 709-8050 or visit slomra.org.
• Free Swim Days: Free swimming at Paul Nelson Aquatic Center in Santa Maria is June 26, 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 Jun 16-23, 2011.
