While we are nearing the end of July already, there are still spaces available for some of the sports camps at Camp Jaycee, run by the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. The following camps still have open spaces for those who are interested: • Grades K–1/ Session 2/ July 20–Aug. 14 Do you have an athlete at home? If your grade K-1 child is sports-minded, Gesher Sports introduces campers to a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional sports. From T-ball to track and field, campers have fun learning basic sports rules, fundamental skills and teamwork. Each session is complemented by traditional activities, arts and crafts, music, swimming, weekly field trips and a late night. • Grades 2–3/ Session 4/ Aug. 3–14 A sports-filled summer awaits your child at Camp Kadima. Each week focuses on a new sport, offering your child exposure to a variety of athletic opportunities. From traditional sports (basketball, soccer, baseball and golf) to the more extreme (rock climbing, surfing and sailing), Camp Kadima stresses teamwork and the fundamental skills necessary to successfully participate and compete. Surfing, rock climbing, sailing and golf feature professional instruction by our friends at Surf Sessions, Vertical Hold, Mission Bay Aquatic Center and Tecolote Canyon Golf Course. Each session is complemented by traditional activities, arts and crafts, music, swimming and weekly field trips. • Grades 4–6/ Session 4/ Aug. 3–14 Every athlete will find a home at Camp Maccabiah, designed for those who love sports. Each two-week session campers participate in weeklong specialized sports clinics. At least two hours every day is spent in skill development and games with the JCC’s sports staff. Camp Maccabiah is complemented by overnight trips to Catalina and L.A. theme parks, rock climbing at Vertical Hold and ocean sports with San Diego Bike & Kayak. In addition campers participate in weekly field trips, music, Judaica, swimming and arts and crafts. • Grades 4–6/ one 2-week session/ Aug. 3–14 The JCC Golf camp is a program with on-course experience and individual attention. Each day focuses on a fundamental: chipping, putting, driving and golf course etiquette. Even if your camper doesn’t become the next Tiger Woods, the golf camp will improve skills and understanding of the game. A great opportunity for the developing golfer. Participants should bring their own golf clubs and wear golf course attire (collared shirt/shorts). • Grades 5–8/ Session 4/ Aug. 3–14 As part of the Junior Lifeguard program, the JCC Friedenberg Pool, along with the American Red Cross, has developed a program for campers to learn leadership, self-esteem, teamwork and skills needed to stay safe in and around the pool. This course does not certify the student to be a lifeguard, but instead campers will have rescue knowledge and training that will prepare them for an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course when age-appropriate. Students will have both water and classroom activities. Prerequisite: Participants must be able to swim a least one full lap (25 yards) before enrolling in the program. Students must bring a bathing suit, goggles, sunscreen and towel each day, along with writing materials for classroom work. For further information on the remaining camp opportunities, visit http://www.lfjcc.org/camp jaycee/2009/ or call (858) 457-3030.