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MATTHEWS – Butler High School alum Camille Harvell admitted to a large crowd gathered June 7 outside of town hall that she did not feel safe seeing Matthews police officers at the George Floyd rally. “I want you to know that when I see them, all I can think of are the countless number of black men and women that died at the hands of those who were supposed to protect and serve them,” Harvell said.
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CLT mural declares Black Lives Matter Charlotte Assistant City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba retweeted a video showcasing the words Black Lives Matter written on the street leading up to the White House. “Imagine for a few minutes that we can 'art-ify' the intersection of Trade and Tryon with 'Black Lives Matter!' Karie Simmons/CMG photo
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Video of a Minneapolis police officer's knee lodged on Floyd's neck has sparked protests across the country. In addition to Uptown Charlotte, peaceful demonstrations have continued in Ballantyne, SouthPark, Indian Trail and Waxhaw. Harvell's remarks followed those made by Matthews Police Chief Clark Pennington, who said his department and the town are also in mourning
Editor's note: Margaret Marshall explained during the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education meeting Marshall on June 4 the challenges of closing the achievement gap even as society seems to have reached a heightened sense of awareness on issues of race. Marshall represents the south Charlotte region on the school board. Her remarks came two days after Mecklenburg County commissioners discussed the district's effectiveness with African American students. Marshall's remarks were as follows: We are living in a week where everything changes. I really believe
that. I think this is one of the most unique weeks any of us will ever experience. We can't come out of this the same way. We just can't. Folks are going to have different ideas on how we come out of this, what the changes are going to be and what they should look like, but I do believe that probably most people can get behind one common thought and that's children deserve a great education. That should unite us. I know it does for every person on this board, and as (school board member Rhonda Cheek) said, I wish we could stand together because I think that's what we feel. That's what we're about. Our focus needs to be on the students – what they need both academically and emotionally. We had a pretty well timed report tonight to emphasize that.
We're going to also have to take care of the people who educate our students and compensate them and give them a safe and healthy work environment. This is not cheap work. We will ask for what we need and we will be clear about it. We will talk about the impacts when the funds aren't there. Can we do a better job of educating our black and brown children as Dr. (Ruby) Jones just alluded to? Yes, we can. Absolutely, we can. The work of closing achievement gaps is front and center for Team CMS. It is talked about all the time and I'm just going to reach out and emphasize a little bit more about that. Again as a white woman who has learned immense amount from see MARSHALL, Page 5A
CHARLOTTE – Ballantyne Reimagined is set to become a reality as the Charlotte City Council approved a rezoning that allows the 454-acre Ballantyne Corporate Park to transform into more of a livework-play environment. The council approved a series of decisions authorizing City Manager Marcus Jones to negotiate reimbursements of up to $42.5 million for public infrastructure improvements. Northwood is investing $1.5 billion into the redevelopment within the first two phases of the project. Ed Driggs, who represents the Ballantyne area on the council, said Ballantyne Reimagined is a huge development for south Charlotte, incorporating an amphitheater, park, greenspace and provisions for rail transit. “It's something that would be a model even without the solution that we found for affordable housing, which is novel and allows 260 units of affordable housing to be created in this area that is normally inaccessible because of land prices in south Charlotte,” Driggs said. “I think this is a win all around.” The council voted 10-1 to move forward with the project. Councilwoman Renee Perkins Johnson cast the lone no vote. Perkins Johnson said she couldn't support the motions related to Ballantyne Reimagined because the affordable housing excludes people making 30% of the area median income. “Here's an opportunity to invest in what we say our priorities are and I think we are missing the mark,” Perkins Johnson said. Mayor Vi Lyles said she could understand Perkins Johnson's opinion, but the city is getting affordable housing in a place that has never been considered before. Northwood initially proposed 160 units at 80% AMI, but increased that amount twice. The latest proposal shared with council in in May includes 260 units between 50% and 80% AMI. Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera credited Driggs and the developer for see BALLANTYNE, Page 3A
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And leave it in that space for 2 weeks. Wouldn’t that send a strong message?!� he added to the tweet. Four days later, 17 artists painted a Black Lives Matter street mural on Tryon Street, between Third and Fourth streets, in collaboration with the city, Charlotte Is Creative, Brand the Moth and BLKMRKTCLT. The message comes as Charlotte City Council halted the funding of chemical agents and adopted the #8CantWait framework to reduce police violence, which includes baning shooting at moving vehicles, requiring all force be reported and requiring a warning before shooting.
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and in anger of Floyd's death. “The men and women who wear this uniform and stand with you in this crowd are just as upset with the actions of those men as you are,� he said. “Remember, nothing upsets a good cop like seeing a bad cop degrade the trust of our community.� Pennington said the Matthews Police Department is committed to developing a more diverse work force and has increased training in de-esca-
lation and cultural diversity. It has also updated its standards of conduct, requiring officers that see unlawful or unethical behavior to stop it and report it to a supervisor. The department has updated its use of force policy to clarify that strangleholds and chokeholds are not permitted. Others speaking at the rally included Mayor John Higdon, Commissioner Larry Whitley and pastors Chuck Wilson, Brook Seaford and Luke Mabry. A few people from the crowd were given the opportunity to speak. Dr. Robert Rankin had a message for those
who respond to the Black Lives Matter movement by saying “all lives matter.� “How smart would it be to show up to a breast cancer awareness event saying “all cancer matters?� Rankin asked the crowd. “We are not here saying that your life does not matter. What we are saying is that ours are the ones being taken so we need you to focus on that right now.� Harvell encouraged white people to become allies by continuing to support the Black Lives Matter movement, using their privilege to amplify black voices and listen to their black friends when they share their experiences.
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Vehicles burned, vandalized near Monroe MONROE – The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating the burning of three vehicles outside of Monroe city limits. First-responders arrived before 11 p.m. June 4 in the 300 block of Dale Street to find a Lexus sedan, a Ford F350 truck hitched to a flatbed trailer and an 18-wheeler burned and vandalized. Law enforcement found “BLM” and “Black Lives Matter” spray-painted on the vehicles and the trailers. They found similar markings on the side of the former Food Lion building nearby. Officials said the vehicles were intentionally burned using bottles filled with flammable liquids. The interior of the semi-truck had minor damage. The passenger areas of the Lexus and Ford F350 were destroyed. The vehicle owners often park along Dale Street due to residential codes or limited parking, officials said. Call the sheriff’s office at 704-283-3789 or the Union County Crimestoppers at 704-2835600 with any information about the case.
Police arrest three in Academy Sports theft case MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department said it found $2,680.96 worth of Academy Sports merchandise inside the vehicle carrying larceny suspects that took officers on a foot chase through the woods. Rogers Officers responded to a larceny in progress at the Academy Sports store at Matthews Township Parkway at 6:24 p.m. June 2. They located the suspects' vehicle traveling northbound on N.C. 51 and attemptMcNeil ed to make a traffic stop. The vehicle drove off the right shoulder of the roadway, prompting a man and two women to run into the woods, officials said. Police arrested all three suspects after a brief Lewis foot pursuit. They arrested Julius Leverne Rogers, 27, of Fairmont, and Shekia Bianca McNeill, 28, of Fayetteville, on felony larceny charges. They arrested Shewanna Lee Lewis, 29, of Lumberton, on aid and abet larceny and resist, obstruct and/or delay.
Suspects fail to leave parking lot with stolen lawn mower MATTHEWS – A patrol officer with the Matthews Police Department saw a green pickup truck leaving the Matthews Festival Shopping Center at 1:45 a.m. June 4 with a new riding lawn mower in the truck bed. Baker The same truck had been seen earlier, without a mower, in the Home Depot parking lot in the same shopping center. The officer initiated a traffic stop and confirmed the mower was stolen from Home Mack Depot. Charlotte residents Randy Baker, 38, Harold Bryan Mack, 53, and Antwyon Maurice Sherman, 50, were arrested on charges of felony larceny and possession of stolen good/ Sherman property. Sherman had an extra charge of resisting a public officer.
One dead in overnight shooting at hotel MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting overnight June 7 at a hotel. Officers responded to a report of shots fired at the Holiday Inn Express on Independence Boulevard at 12:36 a.m. They found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One of them was later pronounced dead. Police said witnesses and evidence point to the shooting being an isolated incident between the men on scene and there was no further threat to the community.
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MONROE – The Union County Board of Education approved revised school calendars for the 2020-21 school year during the June 2 meeting. A new law requires North Carolina schools to have their first instructional day on Aug. 17. The law requires school districts to include five remote learning days in their 2020-21 calendars and end school no later than June 11, 2021. The revised UCPS calendars now include a start date of Aug. 17 and an end date of May 28 for traditional schools. Due to the scheduled Republican National Convention in Charlotte, UCPS will hold remote learning for students during the week of Aug. 24. These remote learning days could change at the discretion of the superintendent or school board. Wolfe School, which typically operates year-round, will operate on the traditional school calendar for 2020-21. Union County Early College, which follows a calendar in tandem with South Piedmont Community College, will begin school on Aug. 5.
Sandy Ridge Elementary getting new principal WAXHAW – Principal Emily Kraftson is leaving Sandy Ridge Elementary to return to Weddington Elementary. Kraftson joined Weddington Elementary in 2011 as a school counselor. She worked three years as assistant principal at Weddington before she was promoted to principal at Sandy Ridge in 2017. Kraftson is one of UCPS's best leaders, having been a finalist for Principal of the Year in 2018 and 2019. Tracey Kerstetter is returning to Sandy Ridge Elementary to take over for Kraftson. Kerstetter, who has worked as assistant principal at Cuthbertson Middle since 2017, started working at Sandy Ridge in 2006, when she moved to North Carolina from Las Vegas. She was the school's Teacher of the Year during 2009-10.
Boys & Girls Clubs registering youth for day camp CHARLOTTE – The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte is accepting applications for its summer day camp program, which begins June 15. The program is offered in Charlotte (Marsh Road, Belmont Avenue and Milton Road) and Monroe (Community Church of Monroe). “In these difficult times, when ‘summer brain drain’ is expected to be worse due to the pandemic and there’s heightened concern about mental health, our programs are critical to helping children succeed,” Executive Director Marty Clary said. The program includes arts, STEM projects, life skills and healthy habits. The cost is $50 per week at the three Charlotte Clubs. Lunch is provided. Reduced rate scholarships are available, as well. Visit www.BGCCharlotte.org for details.
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Thompson recognized for winning tennis titles CHARLOTTE – The N.C. High School Athletic Association recognized two graduating seniors, including Jenna Thompson of South Mecklenburg High School, with Four-time Champion Awards. Thompson claimed her fourth consecutive 4A Singles Championship, making her the first person to win the 4A Women’s Tennis Singles Championship in all four years of high school eligibility. She joins a handful of other players in achieving this feat in other classifications. She was the first women’s tennis athlete from South Meck to win an individual state championship. Over four years in 15 career NCHSAA Individual Singles State Tournament matches, Thompson only lost two sets.
Five CMS students win Merit Scholarships CHARLOTTE – Five seniors from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools earned College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships. Sponsor colleges selected their scholarship winners from among this year’s National Merit Scholarship finalists who plan to attend their institution. Winners were as follows: • Nitya Agrawal, Ardrey Kell High, Northwestern University. • Rohit Chaudhuri, Ardrey Kell High, Vanderbilt University. • Alexanne O’Dell, Myers Park High, Vanderbilt University. • Karthik Rangavajhula, Ardrey Kell High, University of South Carolina. • Richa Saxena, Ardrey Kell High, Florida Atlantic University. The awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.
• Phase II: 1,050 residential units (130 affordable), 300 townhomes, and 400,000 square feet of office space. A third phase has been described as aspirational, will be triggered by a major transportation event. It may include up to 1,890 residential units (270 affordable) and 1.5 million square feet of office space. Northwood has committed to develop an east-west connector road between Johnston Road and Community House Road, as well as improvements to key intersections and I-485 ramps.
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28079 Bonterra 1608 Top Flight Drive 29-May $392,850 1508 Belmont Stakes Ave. 7-May $387,000 3105 Bonterra Blvd. 1-May $371,992 Chandler Forest 2012 Ivy Pond Lane 29-May $345,000 Fieldstone Farm 2015 Blue Range Road 29-May $338,250 Hunters Pointe 749 Riding Crop Court 27-May $427,000 Lake Park 3617 Lake Park Road 8-May $333,000 4004 Saint Joseph Drive 7-May $346,900 Taylor Glenn 3019 Semmes Lane 29-May $312,500 2003 Apogee Drive 20-May $317,000 28173 Anklin Forrest 4400 Hoffmeister Drive 22-May $470,000 9020 Arnsberg Drive 15-May $487,500 4508 Hoffmeister Drive 14-May $540,000 4009 Widgeon Way 6-May $492,000 Beechwood 2301 Beechwood Drive 22-May $500,000 Cureton 201 Arsdale Road 28-May $415,000 2899 Collaroy Road 20-May $588,000 2701 Cecily Court 15-May $566,000 Hollister 1002 Five Leaf Lane 29-May $595,000 Hunter Oaks 8804 Peppergrass Lane 27-May $412,000 Lawson 1801 Trading Path Lane 29-May $470,000 2701 Southern Trace Dr. 22-May $364,900
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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2020 Getting creative
Virtual camps can be fun, too
ART BOX reshapes fired arts, pottery camp experiences
by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
Attending camp doesn’t have to mean leaving the comfort and safety of home. Some organizations have shifted their programs online this summer to give kids the opportunity to learn, explore, exercise their creativity and meet new friends. The best part is, these camps can be accessed from virtually anywhere.
by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
WAXHAW – Keep your little Van Gogh's mind creative this summer with fired arts and pottery camps from ART BOX Ceramics and Canvas. Founder Kristin Mitchell will be teaching the camps, which are geared toward ages 7 to 12, out of her studio in Eight Legs Gallery at 310 East South Main St. She said the fired arts camp is unique because it focuses on materials and techniques that require a kiln to finish them. Activities include pottery wheel throwing, clay hand-building, fused glass, ceramic painting, canvas painting, mixed media projects, mosaic tile art, drawing challenges and art games. “They get experience with arts that they might not get experience within their school arts programs,” Mitchell said. Campers will also get to see the entire process of fired arts from making the clay to how it dries, becomes glazed and gets fired in a kiln. “They really get to see full circle what happens to their art and how it changes,” Mitchell said. Toward the end of each week, campers will design and paint a
group mural to be displayed on the fence outside Eight Legs Gallery. Mitchell said the kids enjoy collaborating, especially on largescale art, because most of what they make at camp is done individually. “A lot of times, it’s their first experience doing public art and they have a lot of pride getting to see their art on display for the public to see,” she said. For campers who crave more time in the mud, there’s a pottery camp immediately following the fired arts camp. Pottery camp includes more in-depth instruction in clay hand-building and pottery wheel throwing, plus tons of practice time, Mitchell said. Both camps are offered Monday see ART BOX, Page 3B
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Primary Camp Campers develop foundational acting skills by rehearsing a story dramatization throughout the week while rotating through additional dance, music and art activities. The week finishes with an online showcase for family and friends. • Ages: Grades K-2 • Time: 9-11:30 a.m. June 15-19 or June 22-26 via Zoom • Price: $149 • Register: www.ctcharlotte.org
Top: Kristin Mitchell, founder of ART BOX Ceramics and Canvas, said campers who sign up for pottery camp get more in-depth instruction and time on the weel. Photo courtesy of Kara Carreño Above: Murals created by fired arts campers hang along the fence outside Eight Legs Gallery in Waxhaw. Photo courtesy of Kristin Mitchell
Muggsy camp canceled, others still on by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources has reopened registration for July and August camps, but missing from the list is the basketball camp by Charlotte Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues. The camp was canceled due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19. The June session, which focuses on fundamentals, was scheduled to run June 15 to 19 at Crews Recreation Center. The August session, also known as back-to-school camp, was supposed to be Aug. 10 to 14. Charles Smith, Matthews recreation program manager, said both Muggsy camps are
popular (the August session draws 100 kids), which makes social distancing difficult. Also, the entire camp takes place indoors. One idea was to have fewer campers, but Smith said staff ultimately decided to pull the plug. “Having to reduce and turn away kids just wasn’t ideal for this year,” Smith said. “We wouldn’t be able to freely run the camp like we typically do, so if we weren’t going to be able to do it the right way, more or less, then let’s not do it all.” Aside from the Muggsy camp, Matthews has the most extensive summer camp offerings of all the towns in southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties thanks to its partnerships with Abrakadoodle, Arts Delivered and
other purveyors of fun. Activities include arts, dance, LEGOs, science, sports, swimming and the outdoors. Camps have been canceled for June, but many are still on for July and August at Crews Recreation Center, McDowell Arts Center and the Matthews Community Center. Space is limited due to reduced capacity. Campers do not need to be Matthews residents. Melissa Johnson, Matthews cultural recreation manager, said ceramics, mixed media and Discovery Place camps are among the most popular arts and science camps. There are also ukulele, printmaking, yoga and puppeteering camps. see MATTHEWS, Page 2B
Performance Camp: Create a Play! Who says you can’t be both the writer and the performer? Campers will work together with a teaching artist to create characters and stories with their own scripted scenes and monologues. The week finishes with an online showcase for family and friends. • Ages: Grades 3-6 • Time: 9-11:30 a.m. June 15-19 or June 22-26 via Zoom • Price: $149 • Register: www.ctcharlotte.org Girls Rock Charlotte Rock N’ Reel Take part in fun, interactive online workshops, chats, lessons and projects in music, film, art, DIY, activism and self-care. Virtual camp content is pre-recorded and will be released each week. Optional live engagement will take place on adult moderated weekly Zoom chats. • Ages: Girls and gender diverse youth 8-18 years old • Time: June 14-Aug. 2 (Rock Virtual Vibes) or July 13-Aug. 2 (Teen Virtual Film Camp) • Price: Free • Register: www.girlsrockclt. org/2020-virtual-summer
YMCA of Greater Charlotte opens back up in phases CHARLOTTE – The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has been reopening branches and launching reimagined fitness experiences, including summer camps, in recent weeks. The Y has sought to minimize risk of COVID-19 exposure using a layered approach. Safety measures include social distancing, smaller group size allowances, stepped-up sanitation practices, face masks for staff and a health screening process for everyone entering the doors. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Y closed the doors to its 19 branches and two overnight camps on March 17 and realized a significant revenue decline. Membership and programs account for
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nearly 90% of its revenue. “Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our team, our members, our families and our program participants, and we’re committed to creating new kinds of experiences and summer programs in keeping with appropriate standards and mandates,” said Todd Tibbits, CEO of YMCA of Greater Charlotte. Highlights of YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s first phase of reopening include: • Summer day camp will be offered at 14 locations. Lincoln County, Lowe’s and Sally’s YMCAs began May 26, YMCA Camp Thunderbird began June 8, and an additional 10 locations
will kick off on June 15: Brace Family, Harris, Johnston, Keith Family, Lake Norman, McCrorey, Morrison Family, Simmons, Steele Creek and Stratford Richardson YMCAs. • The Y’s two overnight camps – YMCA Camp Thunderbird in South Carolina and YMCA Camp Harrison in North Carolina – open this month. • The Y launched Kick Start Camp, a resource available for parents returning to work and in need of childcare. Kick Start Camp is available at the Brace Family, Harris, Johnston, Keith Family, McCrorey, Morrison Family, Simmons and Stratford Richardson branches. On the web: www.ymcacharlotte.org
The Y launched reimagined outdoor fitness experiences at the Brace Family, Dowd, Harris, Keith Family, Lowe’s and Morrison Family branches. CMG file photo
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New this year is a ballet camp for ages 4 to 8 inspired by Disney’s “Frozen 2.” Campers will do a week of ballet along with Frozen-themed crafts and activities. They can come dressed as Anna and Elsa each day, too. Johnson said summer camps are important because they give parents childcare options and keep kids engaged. After months of isolation, she said kids need the social, emotional, physical and creative outlet of camp now more than ever. Since reopening registration, Johnson has heard nothing but positive feedback from parents. They’re just happy the town has something to offer, she said. “I hope people know that we are doing everything in our power to have a fun and
safe environment for our campers and hope that people who do still come to camp enjoy it and have a great summer,” Johnson said. Smith said the recreation department is following CDC guidelines and has created a number of new procedures to minimize the exposure and keep campers safe. In addition, staff will be encouraging hand washing and social distancing, and there will be hourly cleaning at all the facilities. “As long as it was safe and deemed appropriate by the professionals, then we felt comfortable moving forward,” Smith said. “We’re just trying to do what we can to minimize as much risk as possible while delivering quality camps for kids.” Want to register? Visit www.apm.activecommunities.com/ matthewsfun for a full list of available summer camps and programs.
Former teachers take holistic approach to academic advising in new venture by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
Nine months ago, Laura Harlick and Nicole Shelley were talking about what they had been up to since they last worked together as teachers at Sandy Ridge Elementary School in Waxhaw. They both get requests for tutoring from parents of former students. Some of their former students are now in high school preparing for the ACT or SAT. Harlick and Shelley decided to start a new academic advising venture, Partners in Prep. Their approach is much more than test prep. With more universities putting less stock on standardized test scores when it comes to admissions, Harlick and Shelley wanted their company to take a more holistic approach to help students prepare for college. “We wanted the kids to look at themselves first and kind of pick the colleges that would match who they are rather than applying to a bunch of schools because they have the right GPA or extracurricular activities,” Shelley said. Ideally, they want to help eighth-graders navigate high school, but they help upperclassmen, too.
“We meet them where they are and help them move through the whole pre-college process,” Harlick said. Some of the services they offer include setting academic goals, picking courses, exploring volunteer and work options, preparing for the ACT or SAT, planning campus visits, and nailing the dreaded college essay. One service that will come in handy this summer, in particular, is the slate of academic boot camps. North Carolina closed schools in March to prevent the spread of COVID-19, prompting school districts to offer remote learning. Some students did the work. Others, not so much. Students can select the boot camp they need most. Boot camps include math, ranging from algebra to Advanced Placement calculus, as well as ACT/SAT prep, college essays and debate. “In our hearts and souls, we’re both teachers no matter what path we choose,” Shelley said. “This goes back to our teaching passion and getting kids really where they need to be just because we care about each kid. That’s the focus of our company, the focus of our boot camp and the focus of everything we do.” On the web: www.partnersinprep.com
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through Friday in six-week sessions starting June 15. The fired arts camp is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs $230 per child and $215 per sibling with early bird pricing through June. The pottery camp is from 1 to 2 p.m. and costs $100 per child. To keep kids safe, Mitchell said she remolded both camps to include updated policies and procedures for COVID-19. Campers will need to be dropped off and picked up curbside at the studio. They will undergo a daily health screening, including a temperature check, to assure they are symptom-free. Campers will receive a set of sanitized supplies at the beginning of camp that will be theirs for the entire week. Seats will be spaced out in the studio and campers will keep the same seat each day of camp, reducing the spread of germs between workspaces. Mitchell said staff will handle and distribute communal supplies like paint. Campers will take frequent hand-washing and sanitizing breaks, and the entire
studio will be disinfected at the end of each day. For those not attending camps, ART BOX Ceramics and Canvas also offers pottery, mosaic and canvas to-go kits for creating art at home. The kits can be purchased online and picked up curbside, delivered free within 10 miles of the studio or shipped for a standard rate. Mitchell said she’s been worried about how the coronavirus might impact summer camps, but now that the first session is approaching, she’s relieved. She's happy kids will still be able to get that hands-on artistic experience, albeit with some necessary changes. “It brings back a sense of positivity because, particularly here, we do a lot of happy art,” Mitchell said. “It's a very happy environment to be in and that positivity is something we’re all kind of craving right now.” How to register Visit www.artboxceramics.com to learn more about ART BOX Ceramics and Canvas and sign up for camps. Space is limited to 10 campers per session.
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My Gym SouthPark 5110 Park Road, Charlotte www.mygym.com/charlotte
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 300 E 7th St, Charlotte www.ctCharlotte.org
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COSKids (Christ Our Shepherd) 226 W. John St., Matthews www.coskidsmatthews.org
Ballantyne Reading Academy 9815 Suzanne Court, Waxhaw www.ballantynereading.com
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Here’s a list of popular venues that are offering summer camps and activities with extra COVID-19 precautions. Email justin@cmgweekly.com to be included in our online archive.
Carmel Christian School 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews www.carmelchristian.org Carolina Courts 240 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail www.carolinacourts.com Cedarhill Farm 2620 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.cedarhillfarminc.com Central Piedmont Community College 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte www.cpcc.edu Charlotte Academy of Music 15040 Idlewild Road, Matthews www.charlotteacademyofmusic. com Charlotte Ballet 701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.charlotteballet.org
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Rescue Ranch 1424 Turnersburg Hwy., Statesville www.rescueranch.com Shea-Rose Farm 2411 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.shearosefarm.com Small Hands Big Art 8025 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.smallhandsbigart.com Soccer Shots Charlotte 8510 McAlpine Park Drive, Charlotte www.soccershots.org/charlotte/
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Horse Shadow Run Stables 3022 Miranda Road, Charlotte www.horseshadowrun.com Jami Masters School of Dance 530 Brandywine Road, Charlotte www.jamimastersschoolofdance.com Lanti Performing Arts 323 Unionville Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail www.lantiperformingarts.com Level Up1 Innovative STEMulation 1311 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews www.levelupinstem.com Levine Jewish.community Center 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte www.charlottejcc.org Master O's Black Belt World 17214 Lancaster Hwy., Charlotte www.masterotkd.com Matthews Athletic & Recreation Assoc. 1200 S. Trade St, Matthews www.MARASports.org Matthews Playhouse 100 W. McDowell St., Matthews www.matthewsplayhouse.com Metrolina Christian Academy 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.metrolinachristian.org
The Bean and Belle 103 W. South Main St., Waxhaw www.thebeanandbelle.com The Fun House 1021 Technology Drive, Indian Trail www.thefunhouseinc.com The Hunter Farm 13624 Providence Road, Weddington www.thehunterfarm.com Thunder Bay Riding Academy 6910 My Ladys Way, Waxhaw www.thunderbayridingacademy.com Town of Matthews 100 McDowell St., Matthews www.matthewsfun.org Urban Revolution Martial Arts 8035 Providence Road, Charlotte www.urbanrevma.com Visions Dance Academy 3122 Fincher Farm Road, Matthews www.visionsdancenc.com Waxhaw Kid Coders 216 W. North Main St., Waxhaw www.waxhawkidcoders.com YMCA of Greater Charlotte Varioius locations www.ymcaCharlotte.org Zeal For Life Dance.company 11014 Monroe Road, Matthews www.zfldance.com/summer-camp
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