Basketball
Frankfort: The Frankfort Park District will hold its Elite Basketball Training camp, open to kids ages 9 to 14, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St. The second session will be held from July 19 to August 16. This is a high-intensity program for serious players that will be instructed by Dave Esterkamp, who recently concluded a 13-year pro career in Europe. Fees: $45 resident, $50 nonresident. Information: (815) 469-9400; www.frankfortparks.org.
Frankfort: The Frankfort Park District will host a Chicago Bulls Summer Camp, open to kids ages 6 to 12, from 9 a.m. to noon July 10 to 14 at Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St. Each player will receive an exclusive United Center experience and will compete in a skills competition with a chance to participate in the finals on the United Center floor. Fee: $215 (includes duffel bag, T-shirt, basketball, evaluation report and graduation certificate). Information: (815) 469-9400; www.frankfortparks.org.
Palos Hills: Bill Finn’s Summer Basketball Camp, open to kids in grades three to nine, will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 10 to 13 at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Pkwy. All campers will receive a basketball and T-shirt and trophies will be awarded for skills contests. Information: (708) 974-5727.
Football
Midlothian: Free classes are forming for those interested in becoming football referees at the youth and high school levels. Earn your IHSA officials license. The Southland course will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays from July 11 to Aug. 15 at Bremen High School, 15203 Pulaski Rd. Other Chicagoland locations are also available. Information: www.iaco-official.org.
New Lenox: Providence Catholic High School, 1800 W. Lincoln Hwy, will hold two football camps, open to kids in grades four to eight, from July 17 to 21. A fundamentals camp will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and a 7-on-7 passing camp will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Fees: $100 for fundamentals only, $135 for both camps. Information: Coach Mark Coglianese, (815) 717-3150.
Golf
Palos Heights: Oak Hill Country Club, 13200 S. 76th Ave., will hold a six-week junior golf camp, open to kids ages 7 to 17, on Friday mornings beginning July 7. PGA pro Terry Lowe will conduct the camp. Information: (708) 448-5544.
Hockey
Frankfort: The Frankfort Park District will hold a floor hockey class for kids in grades three to six to learn the basics of hockey from certified USA Hockey coach Jim Sullivan. The camp will be held from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays from July 11 to Aug. 15 at the Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St. Fees: $49, $54 nonresident. Information: (815) 469-9400; www.frankfortparks.org.
Soccer
Frankfort: The Chicago Fire staff will conduct a summer camp, for ages 4 to 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 10 to 14 at Commissioners Park, 22108 S. 80th Ave. Fees: $100 resident, $105 nonresident (includes T-shirt and soccer ball). Information: (815) 469-9400; www.frankfortparks.org.
Softball
Frankfort: The Frankfort Park District is hosting a co-rec 12-inch softball league for adults 18 and over. Games will be held Friday nights from July 14 to Sept. 22 at Commissioners Park, 22108 S. 80th Ave. Fees: $500 per team, $550 for nonresidents. Teams must provide a $225 deposit by June 30 to secure their spot in the league. Information: (815) 469-9400; www.frankfortparks.org.
Tennis
Orland Hills: South Suburban Tennis Academy will host lessons for all ages through Aug. 4 at the Orland Hills Recreation Department, 16553 S. Haven Ave. Lessons will be directed by USPTA/PTR pro Andy Ventress. Information: (708) 349-7211; www.sstatennis.com.
Tinley Park: South Suburban Tennis Academy’s annual tennis tournament for juniors will be hosted at Andrew High School, 9001 W. 171st St., from July 21 to 22. Information: (708) 363-3609; www.sstatennis.com.
Track and field
Frankfort: The Frankfort Park District will host a Kids First track and field program, presented by Kids First Sports Safety. The camp will meet Saturdays through July 1 at Chelsea School, 22265 S. 80th Ave. Kids ages 6 to 9 will meet from 9 to 10:15 a.m. and ages 9 to 14 from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Fees: $49 resident, $54 nonresident. Information: Information: (815) 469-9400; www.frankfortparks.org.
New Lenox: Providence Catholic High School, 1800 W. Lincoln Hwy., will hold a coed camp, open to kids in grades four to nine, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 10 to 13. Running technique, speed enhancement and pole vault will be taught along with daily competitions in sprints, jumps and relays. Fee: $100. Information: Coach Mark Coglianese, (815) 717-3150; www.providencecatholic.org.
Various sports
Chicago: Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th St., will host 65 summer camps in a wide variety of sports. Camps run through July 28. Information: (773) 881-5310.
Palos Hills: Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Pkwy, will hold summer camps for boys and girls in basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball, in July. Fee: $80 per camp. Information: (708) 974-5727; www.morainevalley.edu/athletics/overview/summer-camps.
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