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CHARLOTTE – Sometimes those kids come along that seem everything they do becomes gold and every challenge they embark on turns in their favor. Charlotte Catholic two-sport star Adam Robbe is not perfect, but his leadership, toughness and will to win has left an impact
at the school. This fall on the football field, Robbe earned all-conference honors as a safety/tight end. Defensively, he recorded 65 tackles and led the team with six interceptions. On offense, he caught 20 passes for 531 yards and six touchdowns. In character it was a critical Robbe fourth see ROBBE, Page 5A
Charlotte Catholic basketball and football standout Adam Robbe leaves the Cougars as a three-time state champ in football and a two-time conference champ in basketball. Andrew Stark/SCW photo
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CHARLOTTE – Students Raymond Patrick and Alex Westover approached theater teacher Richard Turski in the fall about filling the orchestra conductor vacancy for Providence High School’s upcoming production of “Newsies.” After plenty of convincing, Turski allowed the duo to take on the responsibility. see NEWSIES, Page 2A
Some students in the production have taken dance and vocal training to enhance their performance. Dante Miller/SCW photos
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CHARLOTTE – More than 100 women recently gathered at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to participate in a day of service benefiting seven local organizations. They helped Pineville Neighbors Place, Hospitality House, Levine Children’s Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, Kangaroo
CHARLOTTE – The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte named Tonea Welch its 2018-19 Youth of the Year at a March 5 breakfast event kicking off its annual “Great Futures” campaign. Tonea, a senior at Myers Park High, has been a member of the Marsh Road Boys & Girls Club since the first grade. “When I am in the hallway next She’s to the computer lab at my club, developed a vision I always take of her a glance at my future, and handprint posted we have on the wall,” she said. “It brings no doubt back so many she will memories. I can achieve it.” remember racing from the bus to • Marty Clary Executive the front doors Director of the club every Boys & day.” Girls Clubs It was during the club's Powof Greater er Hour, a daily Charlotte time where students complete homework assignments, when Tonea discovered she had trouble focusing. By third grade, she was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Adults at the club worked with Tonea, helping her to continue to grow in spite of her challenges. “Tonea is a great example of how the Boys & Girls Clubs change lives,” said Marty Clary, executive director of the clubs. “Through her involvement at the club for so many years, she’s been able to overcome challenges and gain confidence. She’s developed a vision of her future, and we have no doubt she will achieve it.” Now, Tonea mentors younger kids in the club. In between school work and a part-time job, Tonea volunteers for nonprofits like Dream Savers, and serves at senior centers such as Sharon Towers and Queen City Assisted Living.
Kids, the Humane Society, and Charlotte Square Assisted Living Center. The theme for this women’s conference was “Believe, Love, Serve.” Terilyn Clay, president over the south Charlotte groups of the Relief Society, the women’s organization of the church, began the event by asking, “How many of you have indelible memories of a service somesee SERVICE, Page 5A
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“I’m proud that we have a student who’s conducting the orchestra and that the orchestra body is all students,” Turski said. “You don’t find that in a high school.” The musical, which highlights a newspaper strike, opened March 20 and continues through March 24. Westover will conduct the orchestra, while Patrick will serve as musical director, helping with the pit from the outside. “We walked in and thought it was going to be easy,” Patrick said. “We were naive. We realized quickly that it wouldn’t be. It took time. Once we adjusted, it worked out because everyone stepped up.” Westover and Patrick worked together to get the music and after-school rehearsals together, while other students contributed with sound, lighting and the set. “I have over 100 students in my tech classes that helped build that set,” Turski said. “I would give them the design and I helped plan it, but that was it. The rest was all them.” Providence is the first high school in the surrounding area to present “Newsies,” according to Turski. Students have been excited about the production since it was revealed as the spring musical in May. “I mislead a lot of the students that we were going to do a different show,” Turski said. “The place erupted. It was a beautiful
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moment.” Auditions were competitive. Only 43 of the 120 students who auditioned for roles were selected, Turski said. The show had 20 crew members. Patrick said the orchestra eventually went from 37 members to roughly 20. Will Taylor, who is playing Racetrack Higgins, said after the reveal that plenty of students took tumbling, tap and vocal classes – anything to get an edge over others auditioning. Senior Kara Kucsma has been preparing for the role of Katherine by taking extra vocal lessons. Having been involved with school musicals for three years, the last few months have been quite emotional for her. “This will be my last musical for this school, and I want to make sure I give my best performance,” Kucsma said. “Because of the time that we’ve spent together, we have grown as a family, and I’ll miss performing with everyone.” With the amount of time and effort put into this production, audiences can expect to experience great music, plenty of dancing and enormous fun. “Charlotte doesn’t know what’s coming,” Taylor said. Want to go? Providence High School presents “Newsies” at 7 p.m. March 20 to 23, as well as 3 p.m. March 24. Buy tickets at https://phs theaterarts.weebly.com/.
RALEIGH – Thirteen people are running for the 9th District Congressional seat, and the race is already getting interesting. Former Congressman Robert Pittenger caused a stir March 19 when he endorsed Matthew Ridenhour, a former Mecklenburg County commissioner, and made accusations about N.C. Sen. Dan Bishop. Bishop threatened to sue, which prompted Pittenger to retract his statements. Those running are as follows: • Republicans: Chris Anglin, Dan Bishop, Leigh Brown, Kathie Day, Gary Dunn, Matthew Ridenhour, Stevie Rivenbark Hull, Stony Rushing, Fern Shubert, Albert Wiley Jr. • Democrats: Dan McCready • Green Party: Allen Smith • Libertarians: Jeff Scott. The Republican primary election will be held May 14. A second primary will be held Sept. 10 if necessary. The general election will be held Sept. 10 if there's no second primary and Nov. 5 if there is a second primary.
Survey work requires ramp closures at I-485 interchanges CHARLOTTE – N.C. Department of Transportation crews have been conducting survey work at interchanges as part of the I-485 express lanes project, which will add an express lane in each direction between I-77 and U.S. 74. The $346 million project will include the following improvements: • Adding one general purpose lane in each direction of I-485 between Rea and Providence roads • Widening the bridge carrying Ballantyne Commons Parkway over I-485 in Charlotte • Improving the interchange at John Street in Matthews • Building an interchange at Weddington Road in Matthews Construction is anticipated to begin this summer. The project is expected to open to traffic in late 2022.
Earth Fare celebrates updated SouthPark store CHARLOTTE – Earth Fare held a grand reopening March 16 at its newly updated SouthPark store. Inside is the new SouthPark Bar and Grill,
which features wine and local beer on tap, as well as bites that include made in-house pimento cheese, flatbreads, grass-fed burgers and the plant-based Beyond Burger. The store has an improved layout, new décor and hundreds of new natural and organic items. Earth Fare has also expanded its line of 1,000-plus private brand food products sourced from non-GMO ingredients. The SouthPark Earth Fare, located at 721 Governor Morrison St., opened its doors in August 2007.
Townhome project put on ice for a month CHARLOTTE – Verde Homes has asked for more time to fine-tune a rezoning proposal for a townhome community. The developer seeks to build up to 12 townhomes for people ages 55 and older on 1.7 acres on the east side of Sardis Road, between Oak Creek Drive and Creek Valley Drive. The site is zoned for houses. The public hearing has been re-scheduled to April 15. With that level of density, Councilman Tariq Bokhari said he doesn't think the project has very good odds of being approved without many changes. Bokhari assured constituents he made that clear to the developer.
City approves plans for new police station CHARLOTTE – Charlotte City Council approved a request March 18 to build a police station on four acres of residential property at Providence Road West and Johnston Road. The station will be the second office serving the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's South Division, which Chief Kerr Putney said will help response times in a heavily congested area.
Volunteers help clean up McAlpine Creek Park CHARLOTTE – More than 25 volunteers from the International WeLoveU Foundation cleaned the McAlpine Creek Park in partnership with Mecklenburg County’s Parks and Recreation Department. They collected 30 bags of trash. The service activity is part of WeLoveU’s Clean WORLD Movement, an effort to raise awareness of the importance of environmental protection in the face of climate change. Visit www.weloveuusa.org for details.
Teams place in Quiz Bowl competition CHARLOTTE – Local schools placed in the 2019 Quiz Bowl State Final on March 16 at Myers Park High School. The Early College at Guilford was the high school state champion, while Myers Park placed seventh and Providence came in ninth. Smith Middle School of Chapel Hill defeated Jay M. Robinson Middle School to win the middle school competition. Metrolina Regional Scholars placed 10th.
Winston seeks second term CHARLOTTE – City Councilman Braxton Winston is running for re-election. Winston will campaign for a second term in an at-large seat. He was the second highest vote-getter among at-large candidates in 2017, behind Julie Eiselt, with 70,030 votes. James Mitchell and Dimple Ajmera also won seats. “Our mission remains the same – to work for a more equitable, accessible and interconnected Charlotte,” Winston said in a commercial released March 14. In the commercial, he cited a desire to empower citizens to take seats at the table and continue working on big ideas, such as growing the city sustainably and building more equitable neighborhoods.
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11 Legion Brewing
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Take a stand against pediatric cancer by Carly Beck Contributor
September is Worldwide Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. One month out of 12 is dedicated to increased advocacy and awareness; however, awareness needs to happen across all months in order to educate citizens and make an impact in the pediatric cancer field. Every year, thousands of children and their families are affected by pediatric cancer and as a community, it is imperative that we stand up for a cause and commit to advancing research, and ultimately ensuring a brighter future for youth. Pediatric cancer has more than 43 different forms, each one having a different treatment. More often than not, children receive adult forms of chemotherapy and are left with dangerous side effects that have to be kept in close check. Funding is too dependent on short-term grants, and with pharmaceutical companies not allowing the use of certain drugs, people are giving up. Right now in the 21st century, many would associate lots of advancements with pediatric cancer, but the truth is little advancements have been made. However, the major medical breakthroughs that have been made should be kept as a reminder to the community that these are just baby steps and that pediatric cancer is dependent on scientific discoveries that will hopefully find better suited treatment options and even cures. Over the past decade, increased awareness has been seen in the Obama Administration and the Trump Administration. During Obama’s Administration, he signed the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act; this put in place a pediatric cancer research fund for 10 years. In addition to this act, Obama also set up a Precision Medicine Initiative,
Carly Beck is a senior at Myers Park High School. She submitted this story as an extension of her graduation project, which focused on pediatric cancer research, funding and awareness. As part of her project, she chose to join the bone marrow donation registry.
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one provided for you? How many of you have a treasured memory of someone who needed help that you provided?” Charlotte resident Eva Fisher, a young mother of three boys, shared her experience of growing up in a large family of very modest means in which offering service was a family tradition. “We don’t have much money, but we can give of our time,” she recalled her father saying. “That is what we have.” Another speaker, Weddington resident Deb Skea, spoke about how she found relief from feelings of darkness and depression when she began volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House and the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. She shared this Chinese proverb: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap … if you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.” The participants chose which organization they wanted to serve based on their interests and skills. In one room, an assembly line was created to assemble the pages for a medical binder called “The Pouch” for the local family-run nonprofit Kangaroo Kids. In a couple of hours, the women assembled 60 of these binders that will be given to parents of children with chronic medical conditions. Latter-day Saint Caitlin Lewis has been the recipient of one of these binders. “The Kangaroo Kids binder is a life-saver,” Lewis said. “My 7-year-
old son has had 13 major surgeries… When there is an unexpected emergency, my mind is going a million different directions. I can’t remember the details of his surgeries or his exact allergic reactions in that moment. With the binder, I can just hand it over and the medical professionals have all the information they need.” In another room, women assembled 100 snack bags for families staying at the Hospitality House before heading across the street to share Rice Krispy treats with residents living at the Charlotte Square assisted living center. Charlotte resident Amee Roome chose to travel with a group to Pineville Neighbors Place to help organize their food pantry and do other small jobs. “I wanted to serve in their facility, meet the director, and interact with those who are making a difference in the Pineville community,” she said. Other projects that were completed: 100 Beads of Courage bags for Levine Children’s Hospital, 180 heart magnets for teachers at Sterling Elementary School, many cat and dog toys for the Humane Society of Charlotte, and St. Patrick’s Day decorations for the Ronald McDonald House. “There is something very special that happens when women of faith come together under the banner of service,” expressed Kim Button, director of the women’s conference. “I was very busy hot-gluing my fingers together every three minutes making decorations for the Ronald McDonald House, but I observed the miracle that happens when women sit and serve together.”
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down reception that got the Cougar offense kickstarted in the championship game, a 17-14 win over Jacksonville. He also had 10 total tackles in that win. “Toward the end of my junior year and this year, I knew what I could do offensively and that I could be a good weapon,” Robbe said. “Toward the end of the year, I think it started to show. Against Marvin Ridge, I had two touchdowns catches and then I had a big one in the state championship game on a fourth down to kind of get us going. I knew what I could do, and I wanted them to believe in me.” Straight from the football field, Robbe went to the basketball court and immediately his grit and toughness shone through to Cougar coach Mike King. The team started the season 1-4, but went 15-2 down the stretch, won the Southern Carolina Conference and advanced to the fourth round of the 3A playoffs. A lot of the credit, King says, should go with his star point guard. “The hardest thing for the new guys to understand is the level of effort you need at the varsity level. That’s what he brought,” King said. “I can say time and time again, ‘Guys, you need to play harder,’ but he’s out there playing 31 or all 32 minutes, guarding the best player, running the offense and he doesn’t give a fist or a signal to come out. Seeing that, you have to raise your level of play. That’s
probably the biggest addition he brought. “You don’t have to challenge him too much except for with a matchup because he wants to prove that he’s as good as them day in and day out. It’s his competitiveness. You can say leadership and all of that is true, but I think it’s his competitiveness. He’s going to find a way to be successful either way no matter what.” Robbe had a remarkably good season, winning the Southern Carolinas Player of the Year and earning an all-District nod, putting him in esteemed company of elite high school basketball players. Robbe’s numbers weren’t flashy, but his impact was immeasurable. “We see it day in and day out and I’ve seen it for three years. It was pretty simple for me, but when they can see it, that makes it better,” King said. “I was excited to see that coaches saw the same stuff I did.” For Robbe, it was the perfect send-off and recognition he’s proud to receive. “It’s an honor to be recognized,” he said. “The biggest thing to me is when we beat Marvin Ridge and Weddington and coach King gets a text that says, ‘Man, I love my team, but if I could have one player in the league I think it would be No. 5 on Catholic.’ To hear that about yourself - and knowing all of the hard work and effort I’ve put into the game - means a lot.” Robbe averaged 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game, but when the ball was in his hands good things were going to happen.
But King said the separator was his defense – a skill that in basketball is more about effort and will then it is necessarily about skill. “I’d rather hold a player to zero points and not score myself than score 30 and give up 30,” he said. “It’s just a challenge, a will to win and I love that. I like guarding Wendell Moore, Hunter Tyson – guys that are playing in the ACC – and showing them that I can play a little bit, too.” Robbe finishes his high school career with a Player of the Year award, three football state titles and a pair of conference titles in basketball. He’s decided this is it, though. Although he had some interest in both sports and a football offer from Butler University, Robbe is going to a big school to be a student. He’s already been accepted to N.C. State, South Carolina and Ohio State, and he’s content going there, being a student and starting a fresh chapter. The one he just closed had a near perfect ending, so he’s excited to see what else is out there. “I wanted to leave everything out on the court. I never wanted to be done playing basketball and have regrets on how my season ended or about the effort I gave,” he said. “Between football and basketball, the last time you untie the cleats or walk off the court it’s a tough feeling and even when you win a state championship. It was really hard and really emotional. All of the experiences I’ve had with all of these kids since sixth grade are coming to an end and it’s really sad, but it’s got to end at some point.”
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Is your child into animals? Is he or she begging for a cat, dog, goat or fish? Do they dream of working at a zoo or becoming a veterinarian? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then keep reading. Summer camps are one of the best ways to let your child explore their interests, especially when it comes to animals. There are a handful of camps across the region that offer the opportunity to learn about the creatures in our oceans, what it takes to run a farm and how to
care for our pets when they’re sick. These camps could spark a lifelong passion for animals that turns into a future career, or maybe your child will decide they’re just better off with a pet rock. They won’t know unless they try…so here are a few camps to consider: Farm camps First up is My Farm Camps Experience on Hammond Family Farm. The Hammonds recently bought 21 acres in Pineville and moved their popular summer camp from their Ballantyne farm to 12381 Downs Road in Pineville.
Camps are for kids 6 to 16 years old and run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Each day starts with morning farm chores, gardening, feeding the animals and grooming the horses, and then it’s time to saddle up. Beginner riders will be in small groups learning how to ride in the ring; more experienced riders will venture to the trails. Afternoons are spent playing on an obstacle course, creating arts and crafts and having water fights. A farrier and vet will also stop by for horse and hoof care, as well as a chiropractor. Sessions cost $395 and fill up fast. see ANIMALS, Page 2B
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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Latin has been running summer camps for years, but the school has continued to expand each year. In 2019, for example, they will offer 27 unique all-day summer camps. Some, like Nike Tennis camps, run over several different weeks throughout the summer. Others offer more customizable schedules down to specific days of the camp week. “We’re very proud of (our diversity), said Laura Walker, Charlotte Latin’s co-director of summer camps. “We want to offer a variety of camping trips, hobbies and enrichment opportunities that kids can expand learning on. “We have a lot of different day camps, so often morning and afternoon sessions will get paired together to create a full-day camp option. You can customize the schedule to where if you want a full-day camp of a particular genre, you can. If you want just a morning or just an afternoon camp, you can, and if you want to pair two camps, you can also do that.” Camp Victor, designed for ages 5 to 9, is one of the school’s flagship summer camps. Here, the staff offers always-changing, hands-on activities and a low camperto-staff ratio. The weeks are themed with
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fun ideas like Weird vs. Wired and Dough, Donuts & Dozers but bring suits, goggles and a towel on Thursday because it’s always swimming day. The camp includes before and after care along with a lunch. “Camp Victor is a little bit of everything from cooking, art, science and other enrichment options,” Walker said. “Camp Victor is our in-house pride and joy of a day camp experience ... It’s sports in the afternoon with the enrichment element with the technology, cooking and all of that, so
we kind of sprinkle it throughout.” Camp Victor has been so popular, in fact, that new this year the school is expanding the camp. “We have an extension of our day camp program because it’s been so successful and had so much interest over the years and we knew kids didn’t want to age out,” Walker said. “So we have Camp Victor SNAKE (students in nature, adventure,
CHARLOTTE – Dan McGovern has been running his Yes I Can Basketball in and around the Charlotte area since 1997. The business has grown from instruction to leagues and summer camps and expanded to a few new locations, including gyms in uptown Charlotte, Matthews, Stallings, south Charlotte and most places in between. But other than that, little has changed for McGovern and his camps that offer more than just the fundamentals of the game. And that’s just the way he likes it. “One of the things we struggled most with
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There is also a special session called “The Pampered/Healthy Cowgirl” from July 29 to Aug. 1, which costs $435. This is basically a spa week at the farm and includes additions like healthy eating education, farm-to-feast practices, trail and nature hikes, horseback riding, natural horsemanship training, massages for horses and humans, facials, essential oils and daily group exercise. A non-refundable $200 deposit secures a spot and all final camp payments are due by April 1. For more information, call Denise Hammond at 704-996-3048 or visit www. myfarmcamps.com. Old McDonald had a farm and it was a lot of hard work and a ton of fun. Isn’t that how the song goes? Well, campers who spend a week this summer on Hunter Farm, located at 13624 Providence Road in Weddington, will get to see for themselves. They’ll be up close and personal with all of the sights, sounds and smells of a working farm. They’ll
feed and care for the cows and calves, goats, pigs, chickens, bunnies and horses, and help plant seeds, water crops, weed gardens and harvest produce. They’ll also go on nature hikes and fish in the farm ponds. Hunter Farm camps are for children 5 to 15 years old and run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during weekly sessions throughout the summer. The cost is $175 per session, but siblings get a slight discount. For more information or to register, visit www.thehunterfarm.com/ summer-camps. Vet camp When I was a kid, I dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. I even created a vet clinic in my bedroom, pretended my Beanie Babies were patients, drew fake X-rays and used a toy stethoscope. Maybe my passion would have continued through adulthood had I attended a summer camp like the one offered at Waxhaw Animal Hospital. The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the clinic, located at 601 N. Church St. in Waxhaw. Campers learn about safety and how to practice responsible pet owner-
ship, explore pet health care issues, look at real X-rays and learn what they reveal about the condition of an animal, look at samples under the microscope and learn about parasites. They also practice how to bandage, learn animal first aid and observe physical examinations, veterinary dentistry and even surgery (returning and middle school campers only). The cost is $325 and sessions are filling up fast. Rising sixth-to ninth-graders can attend July 22 to 26, and rising second-to fifth-graders can attend Aug. 12 to 16. There are also a few special sessions just for returning campers that focus on advanced material for a higher fee. For more information or to register, visit www.ncvetcamp.com. There is also a waiting list if sessions are full. Zoologist camp If trips to the zoo excite your child more than going to Carowinds, the movies or a trampoline park, maybe he or she is destined to become a zoologist. The Town of Matthews has a summer camp where kids learn about both native and exotic animals, from
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is anger from parents who are angry at us because our programs are sold out,” McGovern said. “We have to turn away kids and that’s because I don’t know that we want to expand that much. We have a good product, we are what we are. All we’re doing is filling a need.” There is a need because Yes I Can Basketball isn’t like other basketball camps. McGovern said when kids walk into his gyms, they hear the loud music playing – mostly instrumental so the lyrics won’t ever be an issue, but always upbeat. “You walk in and it’s like, ‘What the heck is going on in here?”’ McGovern said. “The kids are laughing and going crazy, and it develops a system that works. It’s different, and it’s not your dad’s basketball camp.” The basics of basketball side of the camp hasn’t changed at all in the more than 20 years of Yes I Can Basketball. McGovern is a former college
Dan McGovern began Yes I Can Basketball over 20 years ago and it has thrived ever since. Campers can expect a heavy dose of instruction and improvement on the court, but also gain self-confidence and positivity from McGovern’s top-notch instructors. Photo courtesy of Dan McGovern
coach who amassed more than 300 career coaching wins, most of them at Barton Community College, where he is in the school’s Hall of Fame. At Barton, McGovern led his 1989 to the No. 1 ranking in the junior college standings and he’s coached four players who went on to play in the NBA. So McGovern knows about coaching and instruction, but there
is more to it to him than just the X’s and O’s of the game. “We’re continuing to enjoy the reputation we’ve had since ‘97, when we started our year-round program,” he said. “We’ve simply been able to listen to what parents value and what kids like. Our yearround programs, camps and training focus on making it good for the families. I don’t think we’re a
their diet to their behavior, as they explore their world. The zoologist camp is for kids in rising grades 3 to 5 and takes place from 9 a.m. to noon July 22 to 26 at the Matthews Community Center. It costs $95 for Matthews residents and $100 for others. Register at www.MatthewsFun.com. Marine biologist camp Ever wonder what life is like in the oceans? What to know how to help care for those natural ecosystems? Would you like to meet a few sea creatures? These are questions any budding marine biologist would jump at the chance to answer. The Town of Matthews has a summer camp where kids learn about the adaptations, environments and interdependent ecosystems found in Earth’s vast oceans. The marine biologist camp is for kids in rising grades 3 to 5 and takes place from 9 a.m. to noon July 8 to 12 at the Crews Recreation Center. It costs $95 for Matthews residents and $100 for others. Register at www.MatthewsFun.com.
traditional camp. I’d summarize it as a Yes I Can experience, not a Yes I Can basketball camp. “There’s going to be a heavy diet of instruction. We’re teaching all of the fundamentals: how to pick and roll, how to shoot and all of that but we want it to be more than that. Our success comes from our ability to search, find and recruit special teachers and counselors. I always look for ones who are more like youth ministers that have had way too much caffeine. People who are vibrant, effervescent and breathe life. We’re positive all the time, whether it’s a girl or boy.” Yes I Can has basketball camps for girls only, for boys only and for co-ed campers. They offer full and half-day options and at locations all over. McGovern says he often is asked whether his camp is faith-based. It’s not, he says, although while he has the kids’ attention, there is nothing wrong with sharing powerful, spiritual and uplifting messages with his campers. “One of the tenants of our program is to give a steady diet of motivational messages,” he said. “Some-
times kids need to hear those kinds of messages from somebody else. I think it’s good to camp if they hear positive messages.” No matter what people are looking for out of a basketball camp, Yes I Can will deliver and cater to any needs. After all, listening is what has helped the camp thrive into what it has become today. “We wanted to put together a menu that parents can look at and say, ‘Yes, that is what we’re looking for right there,’” McGovern said. “And we’ve been able to do that by listening to what people want, keeping it the size it is and hiring good people.” Want to register? Yes I Can has 15 unique summer camps that run July 10 through Aug. 23. There are boys only, girls only and co-ed offerings and are designed for children ages 5 to 14. In addition, spring leagues and instructional sessions are filling up fast. For more information on any of those options, visit www.yesi canbasketball.com/, call 704-4421238 or email marcus@yesicanbas ketball.com.
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kids, exploring) that is geared toward creek-mucking and orienting to your surroundings and more of the biology side of environmental science. “There is something for everyone. We have an escape room camp that we started a couple of years ago and the kids loved putting together the clues and things. We have aerospace, candle-making, South American cooking, I think we do offer almost everything you can think of including all of the sports – wrestling, tennis, basketball, whatever you can think of.” Here are a few other of the offerings that really stood out:
All-day camps
Wells Fargo Artificial Intelligence Camp by YEOT Ages: 15-18 Cost: N/A When: June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A national financial service company is joining Charlotte Latin to offer this data science camp taught by experts in the field. Roblox Studio Game Design by CodeRev Kids Ages: 9-11 Cost: $400 When: July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Roblox is one of the best places in the universe to make games with its cutting-edge graphics and building tools. Here, campers use Roblox’s built-in editor to create 3D worlds and then use the popular LUA coding language to code game actions, elements and mechanics. Athena’s Path 1 by Michelle in the Middle Ages: 9-11 Cost: $325 When: July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Middle school sometimes can be a vital tipping point in how girls perceive themselves and their
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relationships with others. Athena’s Path develops leaders by giving girls the tools and perspective they need to stay true to themselves and not just follow the crowd.
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Return of the Dinosaurs: Engineering a Giant by YEOT Ages: 6-8 Cost: $246 When: June 10-14, 9 a.m. to noon This is an experience to remember. Campers will study and contemplate the biology, ecology and geology that existed during the time of the dinosaurs using handson experiments, digs and demonstrations. Ooey Gooey Summer Slime Ages: 5-7 Cost: $210 When: June 17-21, 9 a.m. to noon Campers won’t only just make their own ooey, gooey slime, but each day will be different as they experiment with textures, colors
and scents. Cap off the week by making an edible slime treat. Tee It Up Golf by TGA Ages: 5-14 Cost: $185 When: June 17-21 and July 1519; 9 a.m. to noon This co-ed camp is presented by TGA Premier Junior Golf, a locally owned instruction facility. Here, junior golfers of all skill levels can enhance their fundamentals, learn or expand their golf etiquette and reinforce knowledge of the rules all while having fun playing a variety of games, challenges and skill stations. Pet Palooza Ages: 6-8 Cost: $210 When: June 24-28, 1-4 p.m. This pet-crazed camp is centered around creating fun crafts, toys and accessories and treats for the furry friends while collecting donations for needy pets. Campers will visit a veterinarian’s office and an animal shelter during the week.
MOORESVILLE – Universal Technical Institute's Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute, is now accepting applications for Ignite – a free summer program for high school juniors interested in exploring high-tech, high-demand careers as auto, diesel and motorcycle technicians. Participating students receive intensive, hands-on training and the opportunity to earn credits toward a UTI program. Ignite will be offered at every UTI campus nationwide and locally at NASCAR Tech from June 10 to 28. “We're seeing strong continuing demand across the transportation industry for qualified, well-trained automotive and diesel technicians. These are highly technical and rewarding jobs with great earning potential, upward mobility and stability – and employers can't fill them fast enough,” said Jennifer Bergeron, campus president at NASCAR Technical Institute. “Our Ignite program is a free, fun way for young people to learn about the opportunities that exist in the transportation industry and skilled trades. We look forward to offering this unique and important training at our campus again this summer.” Ignite participants learn automotive basics as they complete a three-week, no-cost course – an introductory sample of the programs completed by full-time UTI students. The Ignite cur-
riculum emphasizes a career-focused education that prepares students for the high-tech ever-evolving transportation industry of the future. Students explore career opportunities in the transportation field, receive hands-on training on today's latest technologies and learn from UTI graduates and local employers about the high need and earning potential for trained technicians. UTI launched Ignite nationwide in the summer of 2018, following a successful pilot program at campuses in Avondale (Phoenix), Ariz.; Houston, Texas; and Orlando, Fla., the previous year. Each of the programs were at or near capacity, and a large percentage of participants said they planned return to UTI as a fulltime student after high school. Summer Ignite students are eligible to receive credit toward future UTI courses and can complete a UTI program and begin a career in the transportation sector in less time. Industry demand for trained automotive and diesel technicians continues to accelerate. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that, by 2026, there will be more than 1.2 million job openings in the automotive, diesel and collision repair industries. To help reach that total, the transportation industry will need to fill more than 120,000 technician job openings annually, on average.
Want to go? The Ignite program is now accepting applications across UTI's campuses. For more information or to enroll, visit www.uti.edu/ ignite.
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Here’s a list of popular venues that have traditionally offered summer camps and activities, as well as where they are located and their websites. Know of others? Email jus tin@cmgweekly.com to be included in our online archive.
Charlotte History Museum 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte www.charlottemuseum.org
First Baptist Church Monroe 109 Morrow Ave., Monroe www.monroefirstbaptist.org
Charlotte Latin School 9502 Providence Road, Charlotte www.charlottelatin.org
First Baptist Church of Weddington 348 Providence Road S., Weddington www.fbcw.com
Ballantyne School of Music 11318 N. Community House Road, Charlotte www.ballantyneschoolofmusic.com
Charlotte Preparatory School 212 Boyce Road, Charlotte www.charlotteprep.org
Brace YMCA 3127 Weddington Road, Matthews www.ymcaCharlotte org/brace Calvary Church 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte www.calvarychurch.com Carmel Christian School 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews www.carmelchristian.org Carmel Presbyterian Church 2048 Carmel Road, Charlotte www.carmelpresbyterian.org
Charlotte Soccer Academy 901 Sam Newell Road, Matthews www.csacamps.com Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen 2104 South Blvd., Charlotte www.chefalyssaskitchen.com Children of Faith Preschool 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail www.childrenoffaithpre school.org Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 300 E 7th St, Charlotte www.ctCharlotte org Christ Church Charlotte 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte www.christchurchCharlotte org
Caroline Calouche 9315 Monroe Road, Charlotte www.carolinecalouche.org
Christ the King Church 13501 S. Tryon St., Charlotte www.ctkCharlotte org
Carolina Courts 240 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail www.carolinacourts.com Carolina Voices 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte www.carolinavoices.org
CLT Bike Camp 321 Baldwin Ave., Charlotte www.cltbikecamp.org City of Monroe 300 W. Crowell St., Monroe www.monroenc.org
Cedarhill Farm 2620 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.cedarhillfarminc.com
Community School of the Arts 345 S. College St., Charlotte www.csarts.org
Central Piedmont Community College 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte www.cpcc.edu
COSKids (Christ Our Shepherd) 226 W. John St., Matthews www.coskidsmatthews.org
Charlotte 49ers 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte www.charlotte49ers.com Charlotte Academy of Music 15040 Idlewild Road, Matthews www.charlotteacademyofmusic. com
Covenant Day School 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews www.covenantday.org Dance Fever Charlotte 10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Charlotte www.dancefeverCharlotte com Discovery Place Nature 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte www.nature.discoveryplace.org
Charlotte Ballet 701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.charlotteballet.org Charlotte Eagles 1020 Crews Road N., Matthews www.charlotteeagles.com
Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.science.discoveryplace.org Engineering for Kids (Ballantyne) 8183 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.engineeringforkids.net
Charlotte Hornets 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte www.nba.com/hornets Charlotte Christian School 7301 Sardis Road, Charlotte www.charlottechristian.com
Extreme Ice Center 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.xicenter.com
Charlotte Country Day School 5936 Green Rea Road, Charlotte www.charlottecountryday.org
Faith United Methodist 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail www.faithisalive.org
Charlotte Fencing Academy 1500 W. Morehead St., Charlotte www.charlottefencing.com
First Baptist Church Indian Trail 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.fbcit.org
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Laugh for the Cure nets more than $210K CHARLOTTE – Susan G. Komen Charlotte raised more than $210,000 at Laugh for the Cure, an event that celebrates breast cancer survivors and raises money for community health programs and research. Organizers said this year's event was the most successful in its 18-year history. More than 700 people attended Laugh for the Cure on Feb.
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March 23 • Eazy Parrot: Michael Tracy • McGlohan: Jeanette Harris & Althea Rene • Moochies: Irrashional; Taplow • Southern Range: JB Boxter • Stooges Pub: Off the Record • Stumptown Station: Hayden Lee
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Venues Charlotte • Coyote Joe’s: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Heist Brewery: 2909 N. Davidson St. • Knight Theater: 430 S. Tryon St. • McGlohan: 345 N. College St. • Midnite Rodeo: 9607 Albemarle Road • Ovens: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Maggianos: 4400 Sharon Road • Milestone: 3400 Tuckaseegee Road • Petra’s: 1919 Commonwealth Ave. • Serj: 2906 Central Ave. • Smokey Joe’s: 510 Briar Creek Road • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • House That Rocks: 553 Indian Trail Road S. • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthew’s • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Pineville • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. Mint Hill • CharBar: 7312 Town View Drive • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Eazy Parrot: 1701 W. Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. Stallings • Small Bar: 4320 Potters Road Waxhaw • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
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