Aviation Career Education Academies: Teens entering seventh to 12th grades can turn a fascination with flying into a lifelong passion at the Monroe Airport, where they’ll tour aviation companies and Air Traffic Control facilities, do minicourses on aviation topics, hear guest speakers, take field trips and learn career opportunities. Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, 3900 Paul J. Helms Drive, Monroe Dates/Time: Middle school – July 13-17, High school – July 20-24; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $100, includes lunch. Application deadline is April 1. For more information, visit www.ncaviationedu cation.aero
Charlotte Academy Music Camps, June 15-Aug. 7: The Charlotte Academy of Music offers instruction at summer music camps and a music technology lab with guest composers and performance opportunities. Professional music teachers create custom curricula for campers. Private and small-group instruction in piano, rock guitar, voice and musical theater; Musikgarten for kids from birth to age 5; and ensembles such as the Academy Children’s Choir and Chamber Ensemble are offered. 15040 Idlewild Road, Suite C, Matthews Call 704-545-7400 or visit www.charlotteacademyof music.com for dates and prices.
Equestrian Camp: Beginner through advanced riding instruction for kids ages 6-14 at Providence Equestrian Center. Camps include English riding, beginner position and technique, show prep, intermediate and advanced hunt seat and jumping. Providence Equestrian Center, 424 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road, Waxhaw Cost: $325 per week. Extended care available for extra charge. For more information, visit www.providenceequestrian. com or call 704-843-5215.