Chris Rupp, Deer Park High School's head baseball coach, pours liquid soap on a plastic sheet in preparation for his baseball camp-ending slip-and-slide last year.

School’s almost out, and that means Deer Park ISD is again offering a wealth of summer camps. It’s a terrific opportunity for youngsters to use the lazy, hazy days of the summer break to learn from coaches and possibly even former players.

Go to https://bityl.co/CP93 for information about camps for soccer, baseball, tennis, basketball, volleyball and football.

All of these camps will accept walk-up registrations, but online sign-up is preferred. After locating a specific camp, register through Rank One.

So, here are the dates for these camps.

The Deer Park boys soccer camp will be held June 6-9 from 8-10 a.m. for any elementary school-age youngster. For students in junior high through incoming ninth grade, the camp will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Clyde Abshier Stadium.

The fee is $40 for campers in pre-kindergarten through the first grade, $75 for those in grades 2-5 and $100 for those in grades 6-9. There is a discount for multiple children from one family. For more information, email Jerry Hurtado at jurtado@dpisd.org.

The annual Deer Park Championship Baseball Camp arrives June 6-10 for 6-year-olds through incoming freshmen. It will be the first camp on Jim Kethan Field’s brand-new artificial surface.

The camp will hit all the fundamentals to help a child become a better player. This camp typically has current players participate.

Children should bring their own equipment and a water bottle and come dressed in shorts and T-shirt. The camp will provide a water refill station. The camp will end with the children “practicing” their sliding abilities on a soap-and-water-covered plastic sheet.

The sign-up fee is $100. For more information call head coach Chris Rupp at 713-231-6009.

The Deer Park boys basketball camp will run June 6-9 and is open to all youngsters entering the third through ninth grades.

Incoming third- and fourth-graders will attend camp at San Jacinto Elementary School from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Students incoming in grades 5-8 will be at Deer Park High School’s South campus for the same time, and brand-new ninth graders will be at the South campus from 12:30-3 p.m.

The cost is $85 for DPISD students and $95 for others. For more information, call coach Ryan Bright at 832-668-7246.

There will be a girls basketball camp, slated for June 20-22. It’s open to all incoming fourth- through ninth-graders. The sign-up fee is $70 before the camp and $75 for on-site registration. Fore additional information, email coach Ray at cray@dpisd or coach Garrett at kagarrett@dpisd.org.

The Deer Park Volleyball Camp has set aside July 25-27 for youngsters entering grades 2-9 who want to begin learning the game or improve their skills.

The Deer Park North campus will host most of the camp, but Deer Park Junior High School will have the sixth- and seventh-graders from 8-10 a.m.

For more information, email coach Cox at CLcox@dpisd.org.

• The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the First Responders Luncheon, scheduled for June 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Silver Eagle Distributors, 3505 Pasadena Blvd. Register at https://bityl.co/CP9Y.

• Yes, we know it’s still a bit down the road, but when it comes to cats, it’s never too early. Deer Park will be host for the Feline Fall Festival Sept. 17-18 at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center, 500 W. 13th St.

The International Cat Association (TICA) is sponsoring the event that runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days for spectators. For those expressing an interest to attend, ticket sales should be starting soon at gulfcoastfeline.org.