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Summer Sports Camps in Almaden

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Summer is around the corner and if your kids are interested in sports, explore the following summer sports camps in Almaden…

Summer Sports Camps in Almaden - Almaden SoccerSoccer

Almaden Soccer is offering 7 weeks of soccer summer camps from June to August 2017. These camps are open for young soccer players of all abilities, born between 2003 and 2010. They will be held at O’Malley Field 2 (Steinbeck School) from 9:00 am to noon on the following dates:

June: 19-23 and 26-30
July: 10-14, 17-21, and 24-28
August: July 31 – Aug. 4 and Aug. 7-11

The cost of the camps is $165/week. To register, go to: http://www.almadensoccer.org/summercamps.

TennisSummer Sports Camps in Almaden - Skyhawks Sports

Skyhawks Sports in partnership with the Almaden Community Center is running summer tennis camps for kids of all abilities, ages 7 to 12. These camps will be held in July at the Leland High School tennis courts. The dates are as follows:

July 10-14, 17-21, and 24-28

The cost for the program is $166/ week. To register, go to: https://www.skyhawks.com/activity/tennis/skyhawks-tennis-camp/almaden-community-center/CA+san-jose+95120/36303/.

Summer Sports Camps in Almaden - NJB National Junior BasketballBasketball

The Almaden NJB Youth Basketball League (AVNJB), an affiliate of the National Junior Basketball League (NJB), will be running basketball camps in June and July. The dates are:

June 26-30
July 17-21

Fees are $210 for half day, and $325 for full-day camps. For more information and to register, go to: http://www.almadennjb.org/.

These camps fill up quickly and registration is now open, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible!

Almaden Valley Girls Softball League Tournament Tryouts

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Almaden Valley Girls Softball LeagueThe Almaden Valley Girls Softball League (AVGSL) is holding tryouts for the Almaden Lightning Tournament on Sunday, May 7, 2017. The tryouts are for girls in the 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U groups. The league is planning to field five to eight summer tournament teams in 2017.

Tryouts will be held at Bret Harte Middle School at the times below:

8U Pitcher and Catcher Tryouts 8:00 – 8:30
8U Team Tryouts 8:45 – 10:45
12U Pitcher and Catcher Tryouts 11:00 – 11:30
12U Team Tryouts 11:45 – 1:45
10U Pitcher and Catcher Tryouts 2:00 – 2:30
10U Team Tryouts 2:45 – 4:30
14U Tryouts 4:45 – 5:30

For more information and to register, go to http://avgsl.org/index.html.

Almaden Community Center Activity Guide – Fall 2016 – UPDATED 2022

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide[CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO MORE RECENT ALMADEN COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITY GUIDE.]

Check out the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Fall 2016! The guide contains classes and programs for children of all ages from dance and music to health and fitness and specialty camps. There are also a variety of new classes including 3D Cartoon Drawing, Fundamentals of Drawing, Intro to Pastels, Preschool Artist, Little Medical School, and many more. The Almaden Community Center even offers a recreation preschool and KinderCare to prepare children for elementary school.

Make note of some important dates mentioned in the guide, such as the 9th Annual Harvest Festival happening on Saturday, October 22, from 11am to 4pm. The Harvest Festival is an opportunity for residents to enjoy local art, eat good food, and pick pumpkins out of a pumpkin patch just in time for Halloween. The guide also highlights Breakfast with Santa on December 10 from 9:30am to 12pm. Additionally, there are Free Movie Fridays in the Community Room on September 30, October 28, and November 18.

There’s something for all ages in the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide. Fall registration has already begun. Register directly at the Almaden Community Center (6445 Camden Ave., SJ 408.268.1133) or online at www.sjregistration.com.

Register for Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League’s 2013 Fall Recreational Soccer

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logo: Almaden Valley Youth Soccer LeagueRegistration for Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League’s 2013 Fall Recreational Program for U6-U14 (age group matrix) is open from May 6 until July 1, 2013.

Practices start the week of August 19, 2013. The first game of the season is August 24, 2013, and the last game is late October / early November 2013.

Registration for Fall Recreation is $199 per player. After June 14, 2013 an additional $25 late registration fee will be charged.

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South Valley Family YMCA Holiday Camp and Basketball Camp

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South Valley Family YMCA will be hosting two winter camps to keep kids happy and healthy throughout the holiday season.

Holiday camp will be held December 26-28, 2012 and January 2-4, 2013. Basketball camp will be held January 2-4, 2013.

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Sign-up for Almaden Little League 2013 Spring Season – UPDATED 2022

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Almaden Little League 2013 Spring SeasonSign-ups for the Almaden Little League 2013 spring season will take place on December 3rd and 4th this year. Parents can sign their children up for teams at the Almaden Golf and Country Club from 6pm to 8:30pm.

This league is available only to residents in the following zip codes: 95120, 95141, and 95042. All players must provide three proofs of residence. New players must provide an original or certified copy of their birth certificate.

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Indoor Soccer, Skillz, and Scrimmages in Almaden Valley

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Indoor Soccer, Skillz, and Scrimmages in Almaden ValleySix spots remain in the Soccer, Skillz and Scrimmages indoor youth soccer league presented by the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department. Classes will take place from November 28 2012 to January 9 2013 on Wednesday evenings from 4:35 to 5:20pm. (There will be no class on December 26th.)

The teams are co-ed. Children must be at least seven years old, but no older than 10 to participate. Shin guards are required and participants are asked to wear tennis or indoor shoes without black soles.

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2013 Almaden Haciendas Hills Run in Almaden Quicksilver Park

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Enjoy the scenery of Almaden Quicksilver Park on a run on January 5, 2013. Races will start at 8:30 and 8:45am. The courses will be hilly and will wind through the park. Detailed maps can be found at Troy’s California Trail Runs.

The following options will be available to runners (listed with their respective registration prices): 5K is $45, 10K is $50, and 13.1 miles is $55.

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2012 Almaden Hills Run Hosted by Troy’s California Trail Runs

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Troy's California Trail Runs - Almaden HillsEnjoy the scenery of Almaden Quicksilver Park on a run on November 3, 2012 at 8am. Four fully stocked aid stations will be available during the run. Runners will also be given food at the end of the race – they are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. The courses will be hilly with approximately 40% single track and 60% dirt roads.

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Almaden Girls Softball Registration for the 2013 Season

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Almaden Valley Girls Softball LeagueRegistration for the Almaden Valley Girls Softball League (AVGSL) is now open for the 2013 season. The 100% volunteer-run organization will use an online system for parents to register their daughters for a team this year.

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