Lake Co. Neighbor sports

May

Future Cats Cheerleading Camp: Register by Friday. 5-8 p.m. June 9 and 10, in the Fieldhouse at Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade learn the fundamentals of cheerleading. A fundraiser by the LHS Cheerleaders and Wildcat Cheerleader Parent Organization. Participating in camp allows the camper to walk in the Libertyville Days Parade on June 14. $60. Forms available in the Libertyville High School office, or visit www.lhswildcats.org to print a form (under "athletics" then "other").

Cheerleading openings: CCA teams will be formed at the end of May and practice starts in June. The CCA Titans competitive all-star cheerleading teams are open for the 2008-09 season to all girls entering kindergarten through 12th grade. Previous experience is welcome, but not required. The Titans maintain a no-cut policy for girls entering kindergarten through ninth grade, so everyone in that age group will be placed on a team. For dates and times, call (847) 438-1894, or go to www.ccatitans.com or e-mail chicagolandcheer@msn.com.

June

Mutual of Omaha Breakout! Swim Clinic: 8 a.m.-noon June 28, Birchwood Pool, 435 W. Illinois Ave., Palatine. Sponsored by the Palatine Park District, the in-water stoke technique clinic features five-time Olympic medalist Josh Davis. $50 for Palatine Swim Team members; $60 for nonmembers. $65 after June 1. To register, contact Dan at danandkathyplus4@aol.com.

Soccer summer camps: Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m., activities run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 14-18 and Aug. 4-8, Libertyville Township Soccer Complex, 1860 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. The Greater Libertyville Soccer Association will offer summer camps conducted by the Eclipse Select Soccer Association Professional Staff for soccer players ages 7 to 14. The fee for this camp is $250 per session if received by June 1. After June 1, the fee is $275 per session. For information and to download an application form, visit glsa.org, or call the GLSA office at (847) 367-1035, ext. 101.

Rainbows Golf Classic: June 2, Twin Orchards Country Club, Long Grove. Golf, celebrity guests, auction and raffle. Kathy, (847) 952-1770, ext. 29 or e-mail Kathy@rainbows.org. Visit www.rainbows.org.

Girls Softball Camp: Register by June 2. 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 16-19. Aquatic Softball Field, 250 Library Lane Grayslake (rain location: Grayslake Central High School small gym). FP-1 is for girls ages 7-9; FP-2 is for girls ages 10-12. Hosted by The Chicago White Sox. Each camper will receive a T-shirt, hat and a pair of tickets to three White Sox games. $205 for Grayslake Park District residents and $256 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

MeVOLLEY: Register by June 2. 8-9 a.m. June 16-19 at Jones Island Beach, 243 Harvey St., Grayslake. For boys and girls ages 2½-4 who are looking to learn the fundamentals of volleyball. Each child receives a bouncy ball and is encouraged to do drills at home. Parents are welcome to participate. Each child must be able to use the restroom independently (out of diapers). $55 for Grayslake Park District residents and $69 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Volleykidz.com Beach Camp: Register by June 2. 8-9 a.m. June 16-19, Jones Island Beach, 243 Harvey St., Grayslake. For kindergartners through second-graders. Introduces the pass, set and spike using a very light volleyball. Lesson plans also incorporate short educational drills including spelling, math and science, and a free camp T-shirt. $55 for Grayslake Park District residents and $69 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Spiking 101 Beach Camp: Register by June 2. 1-2:30 p.m. June 16-19, Jones Island Beach, 243 Harvey St., Grayslake. For sixth- through seventh-graders. All students will receive a "Volleyball Pro" evaluation, a six-point test certificate, and a camp T-shirt. $94 for Grayslake Park District residents and $118 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Beach Volleyball Camps: Register by June 2. 9-10:30 a.m. for grades 3-5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for grades 6-8, 5-7 p.m. for grades 8-10, June 16-19, Jones Island Beach, 243 Harvey St., Grayslake. All students will receive a "Volleyball Pro" evaluation, a six-point test certificate and a camp T-shirt. Grades 3-5: $84 for Grayslake Park District residents and $105; grades 6-10 $94 for residents, $118 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Adult Sand Volleyball: 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. Thursdays starting June 3, at the Hartmann Park sand volleyball courts in Vernon Hills. 6-on-6 co-ed league is limited to eight teams, playing an eight-game season and a tournament. Information packets are available at the Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. The team fee is $290 for residents, $340 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 996-6933 or visit www.vhparkdistrict.org.

Clearbrook Women's Classic Golf Event: 9 a.m. June 4, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Benefits children and adults with disabilities. $250 per golfer. Brynn, (847) 385-5009 or bkordik@clearbrook.org.

Ela Soccer Club Recreation Soccer Registration: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4, Kits Sports Center, 325 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich and 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 7 at Dicks Sporting Goods, 21830 W. Long Grove Road, Deer Park. Fall 2008: U7-U14 one game per week on Saturday and one or two practices per week. Uniforms $50. Little Kickers Pre-K and Kindergarten, one hour per week on either Thursday evening or Sunday afternoon. Includes game jersey Must be 4 years old by the first game to play. Winter 2009: Pre-K to U14, one game per week. Mail in registration begins June 1. Forms, required documentation and payment information at www.elasoccer.com.

Ela Soccer Club Travel open try-outs: Begin June 4, Lake Zurich High School and Heritage Oaks. Competitive program for players U7 to U18. For age brackets, times and try-out locations, visit www.elasoccer.com. For questions, call (847) 726-8794 or e-mail tryouts@elasoccer.com.

Frisbee Golf: Register by June 5. 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays, June 19-July 24, Central Park Disc Golf Course, on Lake Street between Washington and Center streets, Grayslake. For ages 10-14. Introduction to Frisbee Golf. Equipment supplied. Bring a light snack and water bottle. $60 for Grayslake Park District residents and $75 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Parent/child Golf Tourney: Register by June 6. 1-3 p.m. June 14, Grayslake Golf Course, 2150 Drury Lane, Grayslake. Parent/Child (8-14 years) Teams of a parent and a child ages 8 to 14 compete in a handicap tournament, with additional contests including a yellow ball contest, closest to the pin, longest putt, and a special junior challenge. Fees include golf, prizes and refreshments. $25 per two-person team. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Father/son Sports Night: Register by June 6. 6-8:30 p.m. June 20, The Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Dodgeball, scooter basket, and hockey, dinner from Salutos including Pizza, salad and dessert. For boys 4-10 years old with an adult. $36 per couple for Grayslake Park District residents, $45 per couple for nonresidents; $15 per additional child. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

ETERRA X-Country Trail Run: 8 a.m. June 7, Deer Grove West Forest Preserve, Palatine. Five-mile adventure run through the forest preserve. $30. To register, visit www.chicagotrailseries.com. For information, call Scott Bush at (847) 202-9195.

Girls basketball camp: In the gym of Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills Vernon Hills High School will offer Cougar Camp 2008 Girls Basketball Skills and Games Camp.

• Session I will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, June 8 to 26, for ninth- through 12th-graders. The fee is $190.

• Session II be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for third- through fifth-graders and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for sixth- through eighth-graders, on Thursdays, July 7 to 17. The fee is $90.

Registration materials can be found on the VHHS Web site vhhscougars.org. For scheduling conflicts or information, call Paul Brettner at (847) 932-2500, ext. 8151, or paul.brettner@d128.org.

Summer swim lessons: 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 9, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Lessons for children age 4 through eighth grade. The cost for each two-week session is $80. For information, contact the Aquatics Director, John Fischl, at (847) 327-7072 or swim@d128.org.

Chicago White Sox Training Center: Register by June 9. 8:30-11 a.m. June 23-27, Aquatic Softball Field, 250 Library Lane Grayslake (rain location: Grayslake Central High School small gym). STC-LS (Little Sluggers) is open to boys and girls ages 5 and 6; STC-1 is for ages 7-12; STC-2 is for ages 10-14 (10-12-year-old campers must have completed or be currently enrolled in STC-1, or play for a traveling team). Each camper will receive a pair of tickets to three White Sox games, a Training Center hat and a Training Center T-shirt. STC-LS is $149 for Grayslake Park District residents and $186 for nonresidents. STC-1 and 2 is $205 for residents and $256 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.