By Jatavian Walker
(JACKSON, Miss.) – Parents looking for summer activities for their children, while school is out, have to look no further than Jackson State University. JSU is offering a variety of summer camps and programs to keep them engaged. Camps will be hosted across the different colleges from the College of Business, College of Education, and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
While there are a few camps that have ended their sign ups, many camps are still open and ready to bring in your child to learn new skills while enjoying the activities that will get them out the house. Here are the following camps that are being offered at JSU:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology Summer Camps:
THEE Aristocrats STEM and Health Sciences Program
Date/Time – June 11 – July 29
Ages of students participating – Incoming First Time Freshmen and Transfer Students from Community Colleges (16 and up)
Cut off Date for sign ups – May 20 (or until all slots filled)
Fee if any – The program funds all fees for students EXCEPT out of state fees.
Is any food or housing provided? – The program funds Summer housing and food.
Location – Jackson State University Main Campus
Point of Contact – aristocrats@jsums.edu, Dr. Noel Gardner (601-979-3320), Mr. Roderick McDowell (601-979-2009)
STEM Achievers
Date/Time – June 8 – June 19
Ages of students participating – Middle School Students
Cut off Date for sign ups – May 31
Fee if any – FREE
Is any food or housing provided? – Lunch
Location – JSU Engineering Building
Point of Contact – Dr. Kamal Ali (kamal.ali@jsums.edu)
ExxonMobil STEM Camp
Date/Time – June 1 – June 5
Ages of students participating – 10th-11th Grade Students
Cut off Date for sign ups – May 29
Fee if any – FREE
Is any food or housing provided? – TBD
Location – Jackson State Campus
Point of Contact – 601-979-2008, Dr. Almesha L. Campbell (almesha.l.campbell@jsums.edu)
College Of Education Summer Camps:
Preschool Summer Enrichment Camp
Date/Time – June 1 – July 2; Monday-Friday (7:30am – 5:30pm)
Ages of students participating – 3-5 years old
Cut off Date for sign ups – until all slots filled (Limited Slots)
Fee if any – $25 (Activity Fee), $375 (Tuition)
Is any food or housing provided? – Food
Location – Lottie W. Thornton Early Childhood Center in the College of Education and Human Development
Point of Contact – 601-979-2396, earlychildhoodcenter@jsums.edu
College Of Business Summer Camps:
Uncovering Possibilities of Accounting
Date/Time – May 31 – June 5
Ages of students participating – High School Juniors and Seniors with 3.0+ GPA
Cut off Date for sign ups – until all slots filled
Fee if any – FREE
Is any food or housing provided? – TBD
Location – College of Business
Point of Contact – Lori Liddell (lori.t.liddell@jsums.edu); 601-979-2707
Financial Wellness Summer Camp
Date/Time – June 3 – June 5 (9 am – 3pm)
Ages of students participating – Middle School Students
Cut off Date for sign ups – until all slots filled
Fee if any – FREE
Is any food or housing provided? – Lunch
Location – College of Business
Point of Contact – College of Business (601.979.2411)
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