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SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS 2025
Turlock Sports Park
The Turlock Sports Park will hold a three-day multi-sport camp to benefit the local Police Activities League (Photo contributed).

·         The Turlock Sports Park will hold a three-day multi-sport camp to benefit the local Police Activities League from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 23-25. This camp is for ages 5 to 12 years-old. Participants will train in three major sports — soccer, flag football and basketball — developing skills and making new friends under the guidance of experienced trainers and the watchful eyes of Turlock Police Department officials. Their presence aims to encourage participants and ensure a safe, supportive environment.

Turlock's P.A.L. is a nonprofit organization that partners with the Turlock Police Department to foster positive relationships between police officers and the youth of our community. Through sports and educational programs, P.A.L. aims to promote character development, enhance life skills, and create a supportive, inclusive environment. For more information or to register, visit turlocksportspark.com.

·         Stan State Department of Athletics will be holding their annual sports camps this summer running through July 30.  The camps include the sports of basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.  There will also be an All Sports Camp from June 9-12 and July 7-10. Why choose just one sport when you can try them all? This fun and active multi-sport camp is perfect for boys and girls ages 5–13 who want to stay moving, learn new skills and have a great time this summer. Activities will include a variety of sports and games, giving campers the chance to explore different activities in a supportive and energetic environment. For more information, go to https://warriorathleticscamps.com/.

·         The City of Turlock will hold a Tiny Tot Baseball Camp for kids ages 3 and 4 to learn the basics of baseball while playing alongside parents. This camp will run for four Saturdays — July 12 and 19 and Aug. 2 and 9 — at the Turlock Regional Sports Complex, 4545 N Kilroy Rd. Participants will learn how to run the bases, throw, catch and hit off a batting tee. Each child must have an adult to participate with during the activity. Child and parent will receive matching t-shirts. To register, visit https://www.cityofturlock.org/recreation/sports/

Van Gaalen has strong showing at US Amateur Championship
Former Turlock High standout advances to match play at the Olympic Club
Clark Van Gaalen
Turlock native and University of Oklahoma Clark Van Gaalen tees off on the ninth hole of the Olympic Club Lake Course on Tuesday, Aug. 12 during the second day of stroke play at the 125th United States Amateur Championship (Photo contributed).
SAN FRANCISCO — Clark Van Gaalen has traveled all over the country to test and refine his skills at some of the nation’s toughest courses. But last week, the 2024 Turlock High graduate and current University of Oklahoma sophomore relished the opportunity to perform on one of the biggest stages yet in his career — the 125th U.S Amateur Championship at the storied Olympic Club.
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