Recreation calendar | Aug. 13

BASEBALL

AUBURN PARKS/CHALLENGER CAMPS

This camp, open to boys and girls ages 8-13, is scheduled for Monday through Friday, Aug. 17-21 at Sunset Park (1306 69th St. S.E.) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. The cost is $135 for Auburn residents and $169 for non-residents. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

TRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUB

Players ages 12-18 with a passion for baseball and a desire to take their game to the next level are invited to a workout with Triple Play baseball Club. More information: (253) 249-9359.

SHARP BASEBALL DEVELOPMENT

Athletes are being accepted for upcoming programs. Private and group lessons in hitting and advanced infield, as well as strength and conditioning programs are available. More information: (425) 306-0814.

EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS

Team facility rental requests are being accepted. Options include rental only, or team training provided by Coach Embery. Limited time slots are available. More information on all of the above is available by contacting Coach Embery at (253) 218-9713.

BASEBALL JAZZ

Professional lessons, camps and coaches clinics are being offered by former Atlanta Braves scout Steve Goucher and the Jazz staff. More information: (206) 230-9011, or online at www.baseballjazz.com, or e-mail to goucher15@hotmail.com.

FISHING

W. WASHINGTON WALLEYE CLUB

The club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. behind and below the Green Acres Learning Center, 1826 S. 240th St. (just past Highline Community College). Guests are always welcome. More information: (253) 852-3296 or http://walleye-club.com or P.O. Box 4204, Kent, 98032, or e-mail: sports@foxinternet.net.

NORTHWEST BASSMASTERS

The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bellefield Office Park Complex Center, 1150 114th Ave. S.E. in Bellevue. More information: Kirk Bain at (425) 922-3469.

GYMNASTICS

AUBURN PARKS YOUTH CAMP

This camp is for those ages 6-12, with skills ranging from beginning to advanced on all four events: vault, uneven parallel bars, balance beam, and floor exercise (on a spring floor). The final one-week camp at the Auburn Gymnastics Center (1601 Boundary Blvd.) is set for Aug. 17-21 from from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, and the theme is Great American Athletes week. The cost is $150 for Auburn residents and $180 for non-residents. A PRESCHOOL CAMP for those ages 4-6 will be offered on the same days with the same theme from 9 a.m.-noon daily. The cost for preschoolers is $85 for Auburn residents and $107 for non-residents. Campers should bring a lunch. On Fridays, a pizza lunch and exhibition will take place at 1 p.m., with camp ending after the exhibition. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov<.

HOCKEY

BEGINNERS PROGRAM

The Sno-King Junior Thunderbirds will offer a year-round, beginners-level program for boys and girls ages 5-10. No skating experience is necessary. The program will be on Saturdays at Castle Ice in the Renton Highlands, or at Kingsgate Ice Arena in Kirkland. Players are welcome to join at any time. More information: online at www.snokinghockey.com.

ICE SKATING

LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES

An eight-week series with group and private lessons for boys, girls and adults is being offered at KENT VALLEY ICE CENTRE. Instruction is based on criteria set forth by the Ice Skating Institute. Skating classes are a solid starting point for those interested in figure skating or hockey. The facility is located at 6015 S. 240th St. in Kent. More information: (253) 850-2400, ext. 19, or online at www.FamilyNightOut.com.

SOCCER

FIRST TOUCH SOCCER TRAINING

This program will be offered Aug. 24-26 from 9 a.m.-noon each day at Wilson Playfields, 13028 S.E. 251st St. on the East Hill of Kent. More information: (206) 947-4535, or online at www.firsttouchsoccertraining.com.

SWIMMING

AUBURN POOL

The pool offers several programs. PUBLIC SWIMS are available Monday through Friday from 1-3 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. at $2.75 for adults and $2.25 for youths. LAP SWIMS are scheduled for Monday through Friday from 6-8 a.m., noon-1 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. at $3.75 for adults and $2.75 for youths. LESSONS are available on a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday basis from 5:30-7 p.m., and on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-noon. Prices depend on age. The pool is adjacent to Auburn High at 516 4th St. N.E. More information: (253) 939-8825.

TENNIS

AUBURN PARKS MINI

This program is for boys and girls, ages 5-7, who are beginning players. Lessons will take place on the courts at Auburn High School, 700 E. Main. The cost is $25 for Auburn residents and $32 for non-residents. Some rackets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

VOLLEYBALL

AUBURN PARKS/CHALLENGER CAMP

This camp, open to boys and girls ages 8-13, is scheduled for Monday through Friday, Aug. 17-21, at Mt. Baker Middle School, 620 37th St. S.E., from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The cost is $135 for Auburn residents and $169 for non-residents. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

WATER POLO

WASHINGTON WATER POLO CLUB

New members are welcome. More information: (425) 896-0495.