traveling football team
Today and 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the CVS on 57 Tuscan Way (corner of Route 16 and International Golf Parkway, St. Augustine, sign up for the first St. Johns County Travel Football Team (Wildcats), part of the orange belt federation which plays througout the state and Georgia. For ages 12-14, tryouts begin May 27. The program is for middle school aged football and cheerleading. For more information call (904) 535-5101 or www.stjohnstravelball.
lacrosse camps
Register for boys and girls Black Bear lacrosse camps being held at Durbin Crossing Lacrosse Complex, St. Johns, June 22-25. Camps are for ages 6-18. Enjoy daily scrimmages, instructional sessions, and contests. Campers receive a reversible pinnie, water bottle, lanyard and other lacrosse collectibles. Cost is $245. To register visit www.blackbearlax.com.
teen auditions
May 5, 7 p.m. the Limelight Theatre is holding auditions for the summer musical production of Oz for students in grades eight and up. Come prepared with a monologue and song. For more information call (904) 825-1164.
softball season
San Juan del Rio Catholic school girls softball team finished their season with a 9-1 record, and then went on to win the District 1 title beating out Epiphany Catholic school from Lake City with a 5-4 score. Valerie Larson scored the winning run in extra innings with a steal from 3rd to home. Danielle Soto was the game MVP.
estuary science camp
Friends of the Guana Tolomato Mantanzas (GTM) Research Reserve will host a five day Estuary Camp, July 28-Aug. 1 for students entering the fifth grade. The program is designed for students interested in learning about the plants, animals and environments around the estuary; includes classroom instruction, games, and experiments. There will be no tests or grades, just learning and fun. To download an application form go to www.gtmnerr.org by May 15. For additional information call (904) 823-4500.
school pre-registration
The county school district will hold pre-registration for kindergartners and new students to the county and/or the public school system on May 14. Parents must register their children where they have been zoned for 2008-2009 school year. The purpose of the selected days is to reduce the number of students that need to be enrolled at the beginning of the year. For additional information call (904) 819-7593.
puppet show and craft hour
May 31, 10 to 11 a.m., the GTM Research Reserve will host a puppet show and craft hour featuring author and illustrator Jean Drayovitch who will present a puppet show featuring her new story Donny Dragonfly. The puppet show will be followed by a dragonfly craft activity for participants to take home. Ms. Drayovitch will also be available for a special book signing of Donny Dragonfly which will be available for purchase at the Research Reserve’s Nature Store. The event is open to the public, including large groups; however children ages 3 to 10 must be accompanied by a parent. Space is limited. Registration is required by contacting the GTM Research Reserve at (904) 823-4500. All materials for the event will be supplied. Admission to the Environmental Education Center is $2 for adults, $1 for children aged ten to 17 and children under ten are free.
spring golf special
The Junior Golf Academy Jacksonville is offering $15 lessons for boys and girls ages 6-16 years old. Adult lessons also available. Call (904) 928-7689 for details.
golf camp
The South Hampton Golf Club, 315 S. Hampton Club Way, St. Augustine, will host advanced junior golf camps with instruction by The Golf Academy in June (16-20 and 23-27), July (7-11, 21-25, 28-Aug 1) and August (4-8 and 11-15). Beginning with lunch at 12:30 p.m. in the clubhouse, lessons from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and playing on the course from 3:30 to 5:50 p.m. Cost is $450. Classes include golf instruction, snacks, drinks, USGA Rule Book, hat and golf towel. For more information call (904) 287-7650 or visit www.the-golfacademy.com.
summer tennis camp
Register for summer tennis camp at Mills Field, Race Track Road, St. Johns. For more information contact Cecil Mella at (904) 209-0382.
Ages 4-7, Monday and Friday 8-9 a.m.
Beginners ages 8-15, Monday-Friday 9-10 a.m.
Intermediate ages 8-16, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-noon
Advanced ages 8-16, Monday-Friday 10-11:30 a.m.
football and cheerleading registration
The St. Johns Sports Association Bears announces the opening of the Pop Warner Little Scholars football and cheerleading online registration. For additional information log on to www.stjohnsbears.org. Questions regarding the SJSA registration may be submitted to sjsaboard@yahoo.com.
golf lessons
The Champions Club at Julington Creek Plantation offers golf lessons for ages five through adult. Summer camp is also offered. For more information call (904) 287-Golf, or visit www.julingtoncreek.com/golf.htm. Located at 1111 Durbin Creek Blvd., St. Johns.
creeks athletic association
The Creeks Athletic Association is a volunteer based organization that provide baseball, softball, soccer, flag football, tackle football, basketball, and lacrosse. For more information on these programs go to www.caaleague.org.
performing arts camp
Registration is now open for the Bartram Trail Performing Arts Camp for ages six to 14. The theme is Across the Universe and the dates are July 7-11 and 14-18 at Bartram Trail High School, 7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway, St. Johns. Camp activities include dance, musical theatre, acting, hip-hop and much more. Campers receive lunch, two snacks and a camp t-shirt. Days are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early drop off begins at 8:15 a.m. Cost is $150 for one week, $275 for two weeks and reduced rates for multiple children. To register, e-mail your name and address to beatpaccamp@yahoo.com or call (904) 287-6767 ext. 22574 (Theater dept.).
