Youth Sports Briefs - The Beacon News - Aurora (IL)

Hot Shots camp slated Hot Shots basketball skills camp will hold two sessions in June at Granger Middle School, 1305 Long Grove Drive, Aurora.Two sessions will be held, June 4 to 7 and June 11 to 14.

Second- through fourth-graders meet from 8 to 10 a.m., fifth- and sixth-graders from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and seventh- and eighth- graders from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Grade levels are based on the grade each student will enter in the fall.

The camp teaches ball handling, proper shooting techniques, footwork, offensive and defensive concepts and more.

Rob Woolwine will lead the camp.

The cost is $60 for one session or $110 for both if the child registers before May 25. After that date, the cost rises to $65 for one session or $120 for both.

Call (630) 551-4749 or e-mail HotShotsmd@aol.com.

Marmion to teach football skills Marmion Academy will hold a football skills camp for fourth- through eighth-grade boys July 23 to 26 at the school on Butterfield Road, 1/2 mile west of Kirk/Farnsworth Road, Aurora.

Sixth- through eighth-graders meet from 8:30 a.m. to noon, fourth- and fifth-graders from 2 to 4 p.m. Marmion head football coach Paul Murphy teaches fundamental skills for sportsmanship, leadership and citizenship.

Participants should bring football shoes, gym shoes, towels and swimsuits.

The pool will be open for swimming for half of an hour after each camp ends.

Participants must register in advance.

The fee is $75 for the older kids' camp, $50 for the younger children.

Discounts are available if more than one family member signs up for the camp.

Call (630) 897-6936 or e-mail pmurphy@marmion.pvt.k12.il.us.

Rookie Sport Camp planned The Fox Valley Family YMCA offers the following programs.

Call (630) 552-4100 or visit 3875 Eldamain Road, off Route 34 between Yorkville and Plano.

* Rookie Sport Camp -- This camp is designed as an introduction for the athlete ages 4 to 6. A new sport or activity will be introduced each day including basketball, soccer, football, T-ball and floor hockey. The camp is set for 9 to 9:45 a.m. June 18 to 22.

* Junior Golf Camp -- Blackberry Oaks golf pro Danny Reed and his staff have developed a camp to get kids golfing. Basic skills will be emphasized for beginners; intermediate sessions are available for more experienced golfers. Clubs are available if needed. The five sessions will meet at the Blackberry Oaks Golf Course on Kennedy Road in Bristol. Session dates are June 12 to 15; June 26 to 29; July 9 to 11; July 24 to 27 and Aug. 7 to 10. Beginners will golf from 9 to 10:15 a.m., and intermediates from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The registration deadline is one week prior to each session start date.