By Jatavian Walker
Jackson State University
JACKSON – 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 students engaged. Camps will be hosted across several colleges, including the College of Business, College of Education, and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
While sign-ups for some camps have ended, many programs are still open and accepting participants. Below is a list of camps being offered at JSU this summer.
College of Science, Engineering and Technology Summer Camps
THEE Aristocrats STEM and Health Sciences Program
- Date/Time: June 11 – July 29
- Ages: Incoming first-time freshmen and transfer students from community colleges (16 and up)
- Registration Deadline: May 20 (or until all slots are filled)
- Cost: Program covers all fees except out-of-state fees
- Food/Housing: Summer housing and food provided
- Location: Jackson State University Main Campus
- Contact: [email protected]
- Dr. Noel Gardner: 601-979-3320
- Mr. Roderick McDowell: 601-979-2009
STEM Achievers
- Date/Time: June 8 – June 19
- Ages: Middle school students
- Registration Deadline: May 31
- Cost: Free
- Food/Housing: Lunch provided
- Location: JSU Engineering Building
- Contact: Dr. Kamal Ali — [email protected]
ExxonMobil STEM Camp
- Date/Time: June 1 – June 5
- Ages: 10th-11th grade students
- Registration Deadline: May 29
- Cost: Free
- Food/Housing: TBD
- Location: Jackson State Campus
- Contact:
- 601-979-2008
- Dr. Almesha L. Campbell — [email protected]
College of Education Summer Camps
Preschool Summer Enrichment Camp
- Date/Time: June 1 – July 2, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Ages: 3-5 years old
- Registration Deadline: Until all slots are filled (limited slots available)
- Cost: $25 activity fee, $375 tuition
- Food/Housing: Food provided
- Location: Lottie W. Thornton Early Childhood Center in the College of Education and Human Development
- Contact:
- 601-979-2396
- [email protected]
College of Business Summer Camps
Uncovering Possibilities of Accounting
- Date/Time: May 31 – June 5
- Ages: High school juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Registration Deadline: Until all slots are filled
- Cost: Free
- Food/Housing: TBD
- Location: College of Business
- Contact:
- Lori Liddell — [email protected]
- 601-979-2707
Financial Wellness Summer Camp
- Date/Time: June 3 – June 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Ages: Middle school students
- Registration Deadline: Until all slots are filled
- Cost: Free
- Food/Housing: Lunch provided
- Location: College of Business
- Contact: College of Business — 601-979-2411
