Chad's junior golf camps are designed for a fun, safe, and exciting environment where students will learn the set-up, full swing, chipping, putting, pitching and how to use different clubs. Juniors completing the camp will have developed or built upon their foundation to continue to progress as a golfer and have the kills to properly navigate a golf course. For the Half Day beginner camps on course play will take place on the final day of each camp. Full day camps will have 9 holes of play every afternoon. Full Day Camp members must have played a minimum of 5 rounds on the course and be 10+ years old with the ability to walk 9 holes while carrying their bag or using a push cart.
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One hour classes for children 6-16 that consist of activities and instruction on the full swing, short game, etiquette, and rules. Class size is limited to 8 students. There are six levels of achievement (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and black) which are tracked with colored bag tags and achieved at our monthly Academy Challenges (held on Saturdays at 11:10 am and Thursdays at 4 pm). Entire program is geared towards beginner to intermediate experience and skill levels.
For more information call the pro shop (805) 983-4653.
Chad is also available for group and individual lessons, club fitting, and computer analysis. He can be reached at (805) 701-2677.
Jon Gomez
Eligibility: 3-4 years old, limited to 6 students
Cost: $45
Program Dates: Starting dates, June 10th, July 22nd, Sept 2nd
Program Details: Introduction to the game of golf at the River Ridge practice facility. Parent or guardian must accompany the child to each class. Parent is taught how to help their child learn the basics.
Classes are on Fridays, 4:30-5:00pm
Eligibility: 5-12 years old, limited to 10 students
Cost: $60
Program Dates: Starting dates June 10th, July 22nd, Sept 2nd
Program Details: Introduction to the game of golf at the River Ridge practice facility.
Classes are on Fridays, 5:00-6:00pm
Eligibility: Children ages 7-14 years of age. Player must be a member of either Oxnard PAL, or Oxnard Boys and Girls Club, or an active member of the Ventura County Golf Academy at River Ridge.
Cost: none
Program Dates: May through August; Participants must pre-register.
Program Details: Three teams of 15 children each
Weeks 1-6 practice from 5:00-6:00pm on the River Ridge driving range and short game facilities
Week 7-10 practice from 5:00-7:00pm will include on course practice
Week 11-13 teams will play golf competitions. 7-10 year olds will play in a 5-hole scramble, while 11-14 year olds will play in a 9-hole scramble. Play days will be on Sunday beginning at 4:00pm.
For more information contact Jon Gomez (805) 320-2668 or email at thegteam07@gmail.com.
Golf Special Olympics
Eligibility: Must be registered as a Ventura County Special Olympics Athlete. To register, please contact Jan Rodnati at (805) 650-7717 or email her at jradnoti@sosc.org.
Cost: none
Program Dates: February-June each year. Registered Athletes can join mid-season. Cal Jon after you have registered.
Program Details: Saturdays on the River Ridge driving range from 1:00-2:30pm. There will occasional on course experience during the season. Must be accompanied by parent or guardian at each session.
Pause 4 Kids
Eligibility: Autistic children, ages 7 and up
Cost: none
Program Dates: One day per month on Saturday or Sunday (depending on course activity). 5:00-5:30 on the range. 5:45-7:00 on the golf course. Each participant must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Eligibility: Children and adults with Autism. For players with other special circumstances please contact Greg Barnes at (805) 385-7990 or greg.barnes@ci.oxnard.ca.us.
Cost: none
Program Dates: June 18th-July10th
Program Details: Four week course on Saturday afternoons, 1:00-2:00pm. Sign up through the Oxnard Recreation Department www.oxnardrec.org.