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Mercer University Visit camps.mercer.edu for the latest on Mercer University's summer camps, as plans are evolving due to COVID-19. Middle Georgia Regional Library Middle Georgia Regional Library's "Tails and Tales" Summer Reading Program happens June 1-July 24. The goal is to provide literacy enrichment to the community, and to provide materials and services to assist students not only with the summer slide, but also offer a stimulating alternative for families who have fallen behind with reading level materials and family programs. Special guests: Barry Stewart Mann's "Kangaroo Tales" and Pete the Cat. Additional programs and events will vary at all MGRL locations, so contact your local library for more information, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @MGRLibraries. Mount de Sales Academy's Camp Cavalier Mount de Sales Academy's Camp Cavalier has something for everyone! Sports camps focus on skills development and competition and include basketball, wrestling, volleyball, baseball, cheer, football, soccer, softball and ultimate sports. Splash full-day educational camps include 30+ courses in science, math, technology, dance, art and more taught by MDS faculty. Optional meal plan, before- and after-care available. In the Video Game Design Camp, gamers can explore their passion by learning how to design their own video games. Register at mtdesales.link/camps. Naturally Nurtured Nature Camp Naturally Nurtured Nature Camp is a summer day camp for ages 4-14 that specializes in environmental and adventure education. Happening the weeks of June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19 and July 26, children will find success and joy while building strengths and nurturing relationships that will last a lifetime. Get up close and personal with nature. Slow down and explore the forest – one bird's nest, bug, creek and trail at a time. Camp includes activities such as tree climbing, rappelling, zip lining, hikes, nature exploration, survival skills, creek play and water slides. To register, visit naturallynurturednature.com. Otis Music Camp 2.1 This is the Otis Redding Foundation's second virtual camp and 14th annual Otis Music Camp. Macon's premier virtual music and arts education camp will take place June 7-18 via BlueJeans by Verizon video conferencing service. For 10 days, OMC 2.1 presents the fundamentals of songwriting, music education and techniques to 40 young people ages 12-18. Students will write and record their own music using Soundtrap by Spotify's online cross-platform digital audio platform. To register, visit https://otisreddingfoundation.org/camp. Real IMPACT Center's Girl Power STEM Camp "Drone Flying Week," happening July 12-16 and appropriate for third-eighth graders, will introduce drone technology and build an interest in STE(A)M. The curriculum includes learning the basics of droning, standard flying and flying challenges while encouraging teamwork, curiosity, critical thinking, courage and creativity for girls. "STEMFashion Week," happening July 19-23 and appropriate for third- eighth graders, reveals the beauty of science while exposing girls to various self-care techniques. The curriculum includes a Perfume Making Lab, Lip Popping Bar, Lit TuTu's and 3D Modeling. STEMFashion week is designed to help girls build confidence mentally, physically and emotionally to pursue WESLEYAN COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN CAMPS 36 maconmagazine.com | APRIL/MAY 2021