Recreation briefs

Registration is open for specialty summer youth camps (ages 6 to 15) at two locations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through August. There will be no camps July 4.

The cost is $115 per child for the week, $110 for each additional child in the family, for most camps. Registration will close when the programs are full. Both locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details and enrollment. Children can expect a variety of themed specialty camps with age-appropriate activities under the supervision of trained staff members. Both centers have a separate camp list with more details and registration codes.

The locations are:

Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 229-6359. Ages 6 to 15. Camps end Aug. 17.

Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 229-1100. Ages 6 to 14. Camps end Aug. 24.

For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov/find/recreation.htm.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS

Registration is open for summer youth camps (ages 6-15) at a variety of locations. Camp hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Aug. 24. There will be no camps July 4.

The cost is $75 per child for the week and $70 for each additional child in the family.

Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Registration will close when the programs are full. All locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details. The locations are as follows:

Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 229-1607. Ages 6-11.

Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 229-6374. Ages 6-15.

East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515. Ages 6-15.

Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 229-2488. Ages 6-15.

Children can expect a variety of age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, special events, physical fitness and games, arts, crafts and nutrition training, under the supervision of trained staff members.

For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm.

NBA SUMMER LEAGUE PLANNED AT THOMAS & MACK CENTER

A record 24 teams are set to compete in the 2012 NBA Summer League July 13-22 at the Thomas & Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The lineup includes 23 NBA teams, 11 that participated in the NBA Playoffs, as well as a team of NBA D-League Select players.

The 2012 competition will mark the eighth summer that the league has been in Las Vegas. Each of the participating teams will play five games for a total of 60 games over the course of the event’s 10 days.

Tickets and ticket packages vary. For tickets, call 739-3267 or visit unlvtickets.com.

For more information, including a list of competing teams, visit nba.com/2012/news/05/24/summer-league-participants/index.html.

SWIMMING LESSONS AVAILABLE FOR VALLEY RESIDENTS

Las Vegas Swim Academy has begun registration for swimming lessons. Private, semiprivate, Baby & Me and swim team groups are available.

Baby & Me classes are scheduled as follows:

8 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, through July 18

8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, today through July 19

5 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 29 through Oct. 17

All Baby & Me classes are 30 minutes long. Class size ranges from four to six students. The cost is $100 for eight classes. The pool is heated to over 90 degrees.

For more information on other swim lessons, visit lvswimacademy.com. To register by phone, call 360-2255.

FIND ALTERNATIVE CAMPING SITES AT RED ROCK CANYON

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground – Red Rock Campground – is scheduled to temporarily close through Aug. 30 during this low-usage period.

Red Rock Campground is in the conservation area approximately two miles east of the Visitor Center on state Route 159 (West Charleston Boulevard) and is the only developed campground within the conservation area.

Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the many other camping opportunities in the area, including: backcountry camping at Red Rock Canyon with a permit, 515-5050; Valley of Fire State Park, 397-2088; Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 293-8990 or 293-8906; Death Valley National Park, 760-786-3200; Mojave National Preserve, 760-252-6100; U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 515-5400; Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation, 968-8138; Potosi Pines Camp, 875-1980; and the Clark County Shooting Park, 455-2000.

Camping is allowed on Bureau of Land Management land outside of the Las Vegas Valley for up to two weeks without charge. Popular primitive (no facilities) sites include Bitter Spring Back Country Byway, Gold Butte Back Country Byway, Knob Hill, Virgin Mountains, Christmas Tree Pass and Logandale Trails System.

The BLM reminds residents that summer is the dry season and to be careful with campfires.

BASEBALL FUNDRAISER PLANNED TO BENEFIT HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

The fundraiser A Night with the 51s is set for 7:05 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada, 1640 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 100. The nonprofit group is dedicated to helping low-income families. The event is set to feature a free baseball hat coupon with a $10 ticket purchase as well as other opportunities to win prizes. HELP of Southern Nevada is to receive $3 from each ticket.

GOLF ROUNDUP PLANNED TO AID HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

An annual golfer’s roundup event is set for 7 a.m. Monday at the Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada. Shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Tickets are $1,200 per foursome or $300 per individual. Contact Abby Quinn for tickets and sponsorship at 836-2130 or aquinn@helpsonv.org.

SELF-DEFENSE COURSE OFFERED AT LIBRARY

The West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., plans to host a self-defense course from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the story time room. A martial arts instructor is expected to teach the techniques of self-defense, and comfortable clothing is recommended. Preregistration is required. Call 507-3980 or visit lvccld.org.

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL PRACTICE OFFERED AT FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wheelchair basketball practice for those ages 14 to adult is available from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Fremont Middle School, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. For more information, call 229-4796.

QUAD RUGBY PRACTICE OFFERED

Quad rugby practice for players ages 14 to adult is available from 5:50 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. For more information, call 229-4796.