Baseball

Bend Bucks Summer Camp: Monday-Friday, July 16-20, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10; have a blast developing your baseball skills with the Bend Bucks, some of the best local high school and college players, as your instructors; for ages 7-14; 9 a.m.-noon; $150 per week or $30 per day; Vince Genna Stadium, SE Fifth Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Bend; www.bendelks.com/fieldhouse/upcoming-camps.

Bend Park & Recreation Elks Baseball Camp: July 24-26; a chance to improve your game with the Bend Elks coaching staff and players; bring your baseball glove, water and a snack each day; for ages 7-14; 8:30-11:30 a.m. July 2-4; 9 a.m.-noon July 24-26; $70 for BPRD residents, $84 for those outside the district; Vince Genna Stadium, SE Fifth Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Bend; www.bendelks.com/fieldhouse/upcoming-camps.

Basketball

COBO Advanced Basketball Camp: July 16-19; boys and girls entering second-fifth grade meet in the morning, rising sixth- through ninth-graders practice in the afternoon; 9 a.m.-noon for elementary students, 1-4 p.m. for middle and high school students; $99 for Bend Park & Recreation District residents, $119 for nonresidents; Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; www.cobobasketball.com/camps.

Climbing

Afternoon at Bend Rock Gym: Saturday; ages 12-17 can spend an afternoon climbing; 2 p.m., online registration required; Bend Rock Gym, 1182 SE Centennial Court, Bend; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-617-7087.

Climbing at Smith Rock: July 18; this half-day excursion is designed for families and first-time climbers; 8 a.m.; $90 for High Desert Museum members, $100 nonmembers; Smith Rock State Park, 9241 NE Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne; www.highdesertmuseum.org/events/climb-smith-july or 541-382-4754.

Cycling

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting: Monday; the committee will hold a regular meeting; 4 p.m.; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; www.ci.redmond.or.us/Home/Components/Calendar.

Gear Fix Group Shuttle Rides: Alternating Thursdays, next ride July 12; free shuttle rides to and from a different trailhead each week; 5:30 p.m., register for a spot; The Gear Fix, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 183, Bend, or 541-617-0022.

Ride On! Bend: July 16-19; the four-day program teaches teens safety, maintenance and repair on bikes that will be donated back to the community; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; $50-$235, sliding scale pricing, options and scholarships available; Camp Fire Central Oregon, 1001 Southwest Emkay Drive, Bend; www.ultracamp.com or 541-539-6231.

Basic Bike Maintenance: July 16; learn the basics of maintaining and repairing your bike from professional bike mechanics; space is limited; 6:30 p.m.; call to register; The Gear Fix, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 183, Bend or 541-617-0022.

High Cascades 100: July 21; 100-mile race that starts in Bend, loops around several of the Cascade Lakes and then returns to the Athletic Club of Bend; 5:30 a.m., $260; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive, Bend; www.highcascades100.com or 541-225-7946.

Equestrian

Oregon High Desert Classics: July 18-22, July 25-29; join us at the 29th Annual Oregon High Desert Classics, the annual fundraiser for all J Bar J Youth Services Programs; this is an “A”-rated hunter/jumper competition with Olympic level riders; 7:30 a.m., spectators are free, tickets required for special events; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 4085 NW Slagsvold Court, Bend; www.oregonhighdesertclassics.org or 541-389-1409.

High Desert Classic Mixer: July 18; the mixer will be catered and feature a raffle along with information on the upcoming equestrian show that benefits J Bar J Youth Services; 5 p.m.; $15 non-chamber members, chamber members free; J Bar J Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; https://bendchamber.org/bend-event/mixer-j-bar-j-youth-services-oregon-high-desert-classics/ or 541-382-3221.

Football

Flag Football Camp with Coach Ernie Brooks: Monday-Friday; for ages 7-14, learn to dodge, dart and escape those flag pullers on defense; refine those skills needed to punt, pass and kick; boys and girls are encouraged to attend; 8:30-10:30 a.m.; $65; Hugh Hartman Campus, 2105 W. Antler Ave., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Health, Fitness and Training

Functional Strength Class: Wednesdays; a strength class designed by endurance athletes for endurance athletes; this class will teach you simple movements to help you run healthier and faster; $5 drop-in fee; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Kids

Dodgeball with Coach Ernie Brooks: Monday-Friday; for ages 7-14, play games such as Doctor Dodgeball, prison ball, scatter ball, pony express, eliminator and take-a-risk; bring your friends and prepare to dodge; 2-3:30 p.m.; $60; Hugh Hartman Campus, 2105 W. Antler Ave., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Jordan Kent Skill Camp: July 23-26, Aug. 13-16; a weeklong day camp that offers life-skills education and instruction in noncontact football, basketball, soccer, agility training and nutrition for boys and girls ages 6-12; Monday-Thursday and Aug. 13-16 held at Pacific Crest Middle School, 3030 NW Elwood Lane, Bend; July 23-26 held at High Desert Middle School; www.bendparksandrec.org or 541-706-6126.

Martial Arts

Cage Kids: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 9-Aug. 1; for ages 9-11; a typical class includes bully prevention, basic Brazilian jiujitsu, body awareness, fitness, gymnastics; 5-6 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW Sixth St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Kids Brazilian JiuJitsu: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 9-Aug. 1; for ages 8-11; your child will learn respect for others and for him/herself; 6-7:15 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW Sixth St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Boxing: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 9-Aug. 1; for ages 9 and up; designed to accommodate adults and children, men and women of all fitness levels; the program is designed to improve body composition, hand-eye coordination and cardiovascular health; 6:30-8 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW Sixth St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Ninja Kids: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10-Aug. 2; for ages 5-8; designed to build a child’s self confidence through muscle development and body awareness; kids learn bully prevention and self defense; 4-5 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW Sixth St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Multi-sports

Deschutes Dash: Saturday; eleven different races, including a down-current swim in the Deschutes River, a scenic ride on Century Drive, and a run along the Deschutes River South Canyon Trail; 8 a.m.; $20-$135; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; www.deschutesdash.com or 541-213-9810.

Pickleball

Monday Advanced Beginner Pickleball (Level 2): July 9 and 16; for ages 18 and up; in this class you will perfect the basic stroke techniques and proper court positioning; drill and play format; 10-11:15 a.m.; $15 per session; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th Street and SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Intermediate Pickleball (Level 3): Monday and July 16; for ages 18 and up; fast-moving, strategy-based drills that will improve your shot technique, reaction time and court position; 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $15 per session; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th Street and SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Advanced Pickleball (Level 4): Monday and July 16; ages 18 and up; fast-moving, strategy-based drills that will improve your shot technique, reaction time and court position; 12:30-1:45 p.m.; $15 per session; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th Street and SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Running

Rise and Run: Tuesdays; meet at FootZone with lights and layers; all paces welcome; 3- to 5-mile routes usually take advantage of lit paths in the Old Mill District; 5 a.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

FootZone Noon Run: Wednesdays; order lunch from a local taco shop when you leave and have it when you return; meet at FootZone; noon; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

FootZone Hump Day Run: Wednesdays; a 3- to 5-mile midweek run for runners of all paces; 6 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Hoodoo Challenge Run to the Top: July 28; the half marathon starts at the Corbett Parking area off U.S. Highway 20 and concludes at the top of Hoodoo; the 5K starts at 10:30 a.m. and loops around the base of the mountain; 8 a.m.; $30 for 5K; $45 for half beforeJune 29, $60 after; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, U.S. Highway 20, Box 20, Sisters; http://sisterskiwanis.org/runtothetop.

CLR 24: starts Aug. 3; a shortened, 24-leg version of the Cascade Lakes Relay for teams of four to 12 runners; the race starts at Silver Lake and concludes at Riverbend Park in Bend; starts at noon; $1,050-$1,350; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; www.cascadelakesrelay.com/about-the-relay/clr24-faq or 541-633-7174.

Skating

Pizza and Skate: Saturday; skateboarding session for youths 15 and under with pizza from Raganelli’s; 5:30 p.m.; $15; Bearings Skateboard Academy, 615 SE Glenwood Drive Suite 115, Bend; www.facebook.com/events/2009337525997285 or 541-797-6679.

Swimming

Cascade Lakes Swim Series: July 27-29; 500, 1,000, 1,500, 3,000 and 5,000-meter open-water swims; enter one race, the “short series” (500, 1,000 and 1,500), long series (1,500, 3,000 and 5,000) or “survivor series” of all five swims; first race held at 6 p.m. Friday; first race is $35, each additional race is $5; Elk Lake, Cascade Lakes Highway, Elk Lake; www.comaswim.org/cascade-lakes.

Water Sports

Half-day Deschutes River Kayaking Tour: Tuesdays and Fridays; kayak down the Deschutes River with others; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays; $75; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/half-day-deschutes-river-kayak-tour or 541-317-9407.

Basic Skills Kayaking Class: Thursdays and Saturdays; participants will learn comprehensive safety and basic paddle stroke techniques in this beginner kayaking course, for ages 14 and up; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting in June; $75; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/basic-skills-kayaking or 541-317-9407.

Basic Skills Paddleboarding Class: Thursdays and Sundays; learn comprehensive safety and basic paddle stroke techniques in this beginner stand-up paddleboard class; 9-11 a.m.; $55; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/basic-skills-standup-paddleboard-class or 541-797-6231.

Brace & Roll: Thursdays and Fridays through Oct. 5; learn brace and roll maneuvers in a whitewater kayak; 5 p.m.; $35; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/brace-roll-tumalo-creek-summer or 541-797-6231.

Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking Class: Saturday and Aug. 11; precision river running and paddling finesse; 8 a.m.; $195; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/intermediate-skills-kayaking-class or 541-317-9407.

Intermediate Skills Kayaking Course: Sundays; learn advanced paddling strokes and concepts, effective maneuvers and rescue/re-entry techniques; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; $105; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; 541-317-9407.

Lake Billy Chinook Full Moon Tour: July 27; experience paddling by moonlight in the canyons of the High Desert at Lake Billy Chinook; meet at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe; 7 p.m.; $85; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; http://tumalocreek.com or 541-317-9407.