Every year, I look over the listings of area summer camps and I wish I could take part in one or two of them.

It seems that I’m not the only adult who longs for the days of summer when I had all the time in the world. When it seemed that summers went on and on.

Now, I know better. Summer’s over in a flash. I’ve noticed that as I get older, the years actually do fly by. For instance, it’s already mid-June. Weren’t we celebrating Auburn University’s BSC win just last month?

Laura Williams, who works in the Columbus State University Schwob School of Music’s Preparatory Division, is another who wishes she could take a summer camp or two.

So she came up with the Mini Summer Music Camps -- For the Music-Minded Adults and Young Adult Musicians and Music Lovers.

OK, she admits that’s a way too long name for the summer camp.

Let’s just call it Mini Summer Music Camps.

The Preparatory Division used to be call the Music Conservatory, in case you’re wondering.

Here are the camps:

Music Theory Revisited: This class is for those who have taken music theory classes in the past. It’s intended for music teachers and musicians. 9-11 a.m. June 27-30. The instructor is Kristen Hansen. $79.

Group Piano Lessons for Adult Beginners: 6-7 p.m. Mondays, June 27-July 25. The instructor is Robert Wilson. $89.

Practical Piano -- Intermediate Group Piano for Adults: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 30-July 29. The instructor is Robert Wilson. $89.

The Great Romantics: An aural tour of the 19th century, its history and social highlights, and, of course, the Romantic composers (Wagner, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Liszt). 9-11 a.m. July 5-8. The instructor is Kristen Hansen. $79.

Those Tunes in ’Toons: Discover classical music that is used in various cartoons. 9 a.m.-noon July11-13. The instructor is Kristen Hansen. $89.

Recording and Music Production: For young adults. Noon-2 p.m. July 11-22. The instructor is Matthew McCabe. $299.

Dueling Divas and the Legends of Opera: Learn about out-sized egos, artistic rivalries and famous stage disasters in this course using video and audio excerpts. 1-3 p.m. July 18-20. The instructor is Joseph Golden. $59.

Building a Home Studio: For adults. 7-9 p.m. July 18-22. The instructor is Matthew McCabe. $159.

There is a $10 registration fee, but if you refer a friend who signs up, the office will waive the fee.

I could definitely not take the refresher course on music theory because the only music I can play is when I push the on button of my CD player. But I do think it’s perfect for music teachers and musicians as well as students who want to keep up their studies during the summer.

If you want more information or to register for a camp, call 706-641-5124.