Lake Co. sports camps and tryouts
Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
July 24
Friday Night Dodgeball: Register by Friday, July 24, for 5-6:15 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 7-21, Grayslake Park District Rec Center Gym, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Boys and girls ages 7-13 will split into equal teams and play dodgeball. No knowledge of the game is necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes and bring a water bottle. Cost is $15 for Grayslake residents, $19 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
July 27
Half-Day Sports Camp: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 27 to Aug. 7, Grayslake Middle School, 440 Barron Blvd., Grayslake. For grades 1-5. Sports will include basketball, flag football, softball/baseball, dodgeball, fitness and more. Each camper must bring a snack and drink everyday, plus a swimsuit and towel. Fees are $95 for Grayslake residents, $119 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Full Day Sports Camp: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, July 27 to Aug. 7, Grayslake Middle School, 440 Barron Blvd., Grayslake. For grades 1-5. Sports will include basketball, flag football, softball/baseball, dodgeball, swimming, fitness and more. Each camper must bring a sack lunch and drink, plus a swimsuit and towel. Fees are $765 for Grayslake residents, $344 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Summer Horse Camp: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, July 27 to Aug. 7, or Aug. 10-21. Ages 4-12 can learn an appreciation of horses while learning stable management. The cost is $375 per child per 2-week session. For details, call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.
July 28
Youth Golf Lessons: 10-11 a.m. or 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, July 28 to Aug. 11 (also available from 5-6 p.m. Thursdays), Antioch Golf Club, 40150 N. Route 59, Antioch. Learn putting, shipping, pitching, full swing, on course instruction, short game, irons and woods. For children ages 5-15. Call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.
July 30
Adult Golf Lessons: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, July 30-Aug. 13, Antioch Golf Course, 40150 N. Route 59, Antioch. Ages 16 and up can learn the fundamentals of golf. $57 for Lindenhurst residents, $65 for nonresidents. For details, call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.
Aug. 9
Grandparent's Day at the Aquatic Center: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Family Aquatic Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Grandparents will be admitted free to the Aquatic center. For information, call (847) 996-6800.
Aug. 10
Summer Horse Camp: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, July 27 to Aug. 7, or Aug. 10-21. Ages 4-12 can learn an appreciation of horses while learning stable management. The cost is $375 per child per 2-week session. For details, call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.
Aug. 22
Nehara Hadassah Couples Bowling League: 8 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month beginning in August at Lakeside Lanes, 900 S. Lake, Mundelein. This league goes from August to May with a $25 payment every month per couple. For more information or to reserve a spot contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org.
Aug. 26
Adult Fall Softball Leagues: Times vary, beginning the week of Aug. 26, Alleghany Park and/or the Aquatic Softball Field, Grayslake. Adults 18 and up can sign up to be part of an eight-week softball season. Coed teams will play Fridays and men's teams will play Wednesdays. Cost is $425 per team for Grayslake residents, $475 for nonresidents. For information, call Nate Flannery at (847) 223-7529.
Ongoing
Gurnee Youth Soccer Leagues: Registration is now underway for the Gurnee Park District's Youth Fall Soccer Leagues and will be accepted through July 31. Leagues are offered for boys and girls from kindergartners through eighth-graders. A variety of practice days and locations are available. Call (847) 623-7788 or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com
Table Tennis Club: 6-9 p.m. Fridays and 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Drop-in table tennis for all ages and skill levels. Paddles and balls will be provided. No membership is required. The fee is $5 per evening. Call the Vernon Hills Park District at (847) 996-6800.
Women's open basketball: 7:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday evenings, Hunt Club Park Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers recreational basketball for women and high school girls. For details, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Women's Volleyball: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Hunt Club Park Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers recreational volleyball for women ages 19 and older. For details or to register, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Adult open basketball: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Woodland Middle School, 7000 Washington St., Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers an adult open basketball program for ages 30 and up. The nightly fee is $5. For up-to-date schedules, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com or call (847) 623-7788.
Men's 25+ Open Gym: 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday year round at the Lindenhurst Park District gym, 2200 East Grass Lake Road. Men's 25 and Over Open Gym. Fee is paid at the door. Bring proper ID to confirm residency and age. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.