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Various Summer Camps Enrolling Now Mesquite Parks and Recreation Summer Sports Camps Mesquite Parks and Recreation is currently registering participants for Summer Sports Camps. “Summer Sports camps offer an exciting opportunity for kids to explore the world of sports. Our camps are designed to teach sports concepts and skills in a fun, yet challenging environment,” said Brian Norton, Athletics Supervisor. Space is limited so registration is on a first come first served basis. Fees are $50 to $60 per child per week depending on the individual camp. Parents may register at any Mesquite Recreation Center with the exception of Shaw and Thompson or online at www.cityofmesquite.com. Upcoming camps include: 
Boys Baseball (boys ages 5 – 14) from July 7th – 11th will be coached by Enrique Villa and Andy Parker of West Mesquite High School. Girl’s Fast-pitch Softball (girls ages 5 – 14) from July 14th – 18th will be coached by Mitzi Cook of Poteet High School. Basketball (boys ages 5 – 14) from July 21st – 25th will be coached by Michael Miles of Vanston Middle School. 
Basketball (girls ages 8 – 14) will have several camps throughout the summer. They are as follows: June 30th – July 3rd (girls ages 8 – 12); and three camps for girls between the ages of 12 to 14 (entering 6th through 8th grade) will be held between July 7th through July 25th. Check the City of Mesquite website for exact times and start dates. Girls Basketball Camps will be coached by Brooke Watson of Kimbrough Middle School who was a former collegiate player with McMurry University. Volleyball (girls ages 7 – 14) from July 28th – August 1st will be coached by Lanell Turner of Vanston Middle School. 
Golf (boys and girls ages 7 – 14) from August 4th – 8th will be coached by Crystal Cooksey, former player for Hardin Simmons University. “We have some very good coaches conducting our Sports Camps. I think the kids will have a lot of fun and learn good sports fundamentals,” said Norton. Sign up now or contact Brian Norton at 972.279.9285 for additional information. Boot Camp Body Blast Offers Evening Classes The Evans Recreation Center located at 1116 Hillcrest in Mesquite will now hold evening classes for their Boot Camp Body Blast fitness program. Morning classes are still offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Evening classes will now be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuition is $75 for four weeks. Morning sessions will begin July 27th and August 25th and evening classes will begin on July 28th and August 26th. Larry J. Hunter is the Boot Camp instructor. Hunter, a certified personal trainer with the American Institute for Preventive Medicine since 1995, opened La Boss Fitness 1-on-1 Studio three years ago where he teaches not only boot camp but also youth strength and conditioning camps. He received his bachelor of science in physical education from Sam Houston University where he boxed and played football. He has been a physical education instructor at Dallas Can! Academy; a physical therapy technician at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas; a strength and conditioning instructor for North Texas Rehabilitation Institute and is certified in C.P.R. and First Aid. “Larry is tough but fun,” said student Tracy Hill. “This is my third class and I keep telling all friends about it. Larry works us hard, but at our own levels. He has a good repartee with all the students.” For more information on Boot Camp Body Blast, call (972) 285-4145. Outdoor summer camps for youths and teens Rorie Galloway Camp at 3100 Lawson Road, just south of the corner of Cartwright and Lawson Roads, is the site for the outdoor summer camp programs for youths and teens. During the month of June and part of July, the camps are scheduled for ages 6 to 12, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parents are invited to visit camp on Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a cookout, to visit with staff and see what their children have experienced during the week. Campers experience canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking, archery, and outdoor living skills first hand. In addition to the six weeks of camp, there will also be two teen camps this year, one for boys and one for girls. Teen camp includes an outof- town campout with campers leaving on Wednesday morning and returning on Friday afternoon. Contact the facility for more information. “We structured our summer camp program with a focus on team oriented and individual outdoor activities,” said Angie Johnson, Camp Coordinator. “Our goal is for the campers to have a safe and fun time, make new friends, develop new skills and build self-confidence by conquering challenges they set for themselves. We also hope they gain an appreciation for nature and the outdoors.” Camp fees are $95 per week, per camper. Campers receive a camp T-shirt and must bring lunch and a water bottle daily. Registration is on a first come first served basis and must be completed with fees paid by the Thursday prior to the requested week. For additional information, call (972) 216-7790. Cool Kidz Camps underway Cool Kidz Camps are held Monday through Friday at Florence Recreation Center (2501 Whitson Way), Dunford Recreation Center (1015 Green Canyon) and Rutherford Recreation Center (900 Rutherford Drive). Each week participants will be treated to a different theme, swim outing, field trip and theme related activities. Camp is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a $95 weekly fee. Florence campers will participate in the free lunch program sponsored by the Mesquite School District. Themed camps are as follows:
For more information please call one of the recreation centers: Florence, (972) 279-7477; Rutherford, (972) 216-7790; or Dunford, (972) 279-9285. |