Summer Reading Skills Program. Registration opens for classes May 30-June 29, held at Millsaps College. Programs are offered by MSU, Division of Academic Outreach & Continuing Education. Ages four years (entering K) through adults. Call 800-979-9151.
J.L. Scott Marine Education Center SEA CAMP. Sign up for Science in the Sound day trips to Ship and Deer Islands (age dependent)fishing, cast netting, field sampling, specimen identification, kayaking (age dependent)And more!
Camp Sessions: 8:30am-3:30pm.: June 9-13*, June 16-20*, June 23-27*•, July 7-11•, July 14-18•, July 21-25. Sessions for ages 6-9 available ALL weeks
Sessions for ages 10-12 available ONLY the weeks of June 9, 16, and 23
Sessions for ages 13-14 available ONLY the weeks of June 23, July 7 and 14
Cost per week: Includes Sea Camp t-shirt, individual and group photographs, all instructional costs/materials, field trip transportation, admission fees and art supplies. 6-7 year-old campers: $210; 8-12 year-old campers: $235; 13-14 year-old campers: $275. www.usm.edu/marineeducation or 228.818.8890
CSI: Coastal Sciences Investigation CAMP. Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi Investigate environmental phenomena on the scene and in the lab! Students ages 15 – 18. Team up with real-life researchers for hands-on experience with CSI (coastal sciences investigation) techniques. June 2 - 6 and July 28 - Aug. 1, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Cost: $490 includes all boat fees, lab supplies, field wear (CSI t-shirt and cap) and lunches. To find out more, contact: Michael Carley, Lead investigator, michael.carley@usm.edu or 228-818-8884, 228-818-8890 Maximum 18 students per session. Watch for more information at www.usm.edu/gcrl
Kaleidoscope Summer Art Camp 2008. Classes available for students in grades K5-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th. For more details, contact Ivy Alley at 601.960.1515 or ialley@msmuseumart.org.
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Summer Camps will be offered in June and July of 2008 for 2’s and for 3 through pre-k 5’s. Call Joan Elder, Preschool Coordinator, for details 601-354-7303.
Applications for Summer Enrichment Programs. Sponsored by the Neighborhood Christian Center, the Junior League of Jackson and Belhaven College are being accepted. Hearts for Arts (for rising sixth-twelfth graders) June 16-27. Free. NCC Prep (for pre-K-2nd graders) June 9-July 11. $150. Summer Super Stars for Christ (for rising third-twelfth graders) June 9-July 11. Registration $150. per family. Applications are available at the Neighborhood Christian Center, 417 W. Ash Street, Jackson. Application Deadline is May 25. Call 601-354-8855 or 601-366-0040 or www.nccjackson.com.
Summer Enhancement Program. Registration 9am-4pm, Administrative office of Jackson Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Ages 7-12. Fee $70 for 7 weeks (no personal checks) $50 is due the day of registration. Lunch and snack provided. Must provide own transportation and copy of birth certificate and the 21 compliance form (shot record). Call 601-960-0471.
High Point Farm Beginners’ Horsemanship Day Camp
A fun introduction to horsemanship for ages 6-14. 10am-2pm, Monday-Friday. Activities include English riding, grooming, safety, handling and general care of horses. Sessions are limited, so make reservations early. Session 1: March 18-20; $100. Session 2: May 27-30; $160. Session 3: June 2-6; Advanced beginner camp; $200. Session 4: June 9-14; Senior camp. Session 5: June 23-27; Advanced beginner camp; $200. 1235 Stigger Road, Jackson. 601-362-5345 or 601-942-6277.
Camp Wheeze-Away.
The American Lung Association of Mississippi will host, an asthma camp for Mississippi children ages 8-12, with moderate to severe asthma, at Camp Wesley Pines in Gallman, MS July 14-18. Call 601-206-5810, email meldridge@alams.org. or www.alams.org
Allison's Wells School Summer Arts Program. Canton Welcome Center located in
the old Trolio Hotel on the west side of the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Canton. The following classes will be offered:
June 16-20 Mon.-Fri. Children's Art Camp. 9am-12pm.Trolio Hotel, Canton. Basic Drawing Illusions. Betty Black Mitchell, Instructor. Retired art teacher from St. Andrews Episcopal School. Grades second and up. Cost $50 (materials included). Contact Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau & Film Office 601-859-0347 or 800-844-3369 www.cantontourism.com
July 7-11 Mon.-Fri. Children's Art Camp. 9am-12pm.Trolio Hotel, Canton. Elements and Principles of Design. Betty Black Mitchell, Instructor. Retired art teacher from St. Andrews Episcopal School. Grades third and up. Cost $50 (materials included) Contact Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau & Film Office 601-859-0347 or 800-844-3369 www.cantontourism.com
July 15-18 Tues.-Sat. Young Filmmakers' Workshop. 9am-4pm.Trolio Hotel, Canton. Grades 7th and up. Each group of four or five will write, shoot, and edit a 3-5 minute video. The workshop will finish with a reception and the premiere showing of the videos on Saturday after the workshop. Cost $125. Contact Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau & Film Office 601-859-1307 or 800-844-3369 www.cantontourism.com
July 23-27 Mon.-Fri. Children's Art Camp, Painting. 9am-12pm. Trolio Hotel, Canton. Linda Ellis, Instructor. Grades second and up. Cost $50. Contact Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau & Film Office 601-859-0347 or 800-844-3369 www.cantontourism.com
