2012 Summer Camp Listings

CAMP GOAL: To provide an opportunity for children to be involved with food from the farm to the table.CAMP OBJECTIVES: Children will: Become acquainted with food and food production; Be exposed to new foods and flavors; Utilize math skills through measuring;Utilize reading skills to follow recipes; Utilize time management and planning skills in meal preparation; Understand importance of food safety; Participate in games to promote learning and physical activity.CAMP INSTRUCTORS: Sylvia Byrd and local Chefs along with nutrition graduate and undergraduate students from the Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion will lead the camp.

The outdoors is the classroom for the Natural Resources Summer Camp. The hands-on activities and lessons engage, educate and inform high school students about nature-based science, resource management, and natural resource careers. Topics include wildlife, forestry, aquatic ecology, forest products, current environmental issues, and outdoor recreation.

The College of Architecture Art + Design (CAAD) at Mississippi State University is offering an eight-day summer workshop that is intended to answer many of the questions about architecture and interior design as a field of study and as a profession. The major goal of the workshop is to simulate the information, skill and the intensity required for a design education, while providing a clear insight into the practice. With this experience it will be possible for the participants to make an informed career decision about architecture and its related disciplines.

Mississippi State University's 2012 Summer Scholars Program offers two residential camps for gifted and talented students who have completed grades seven through twelve. Working together, students create, develop, and perform what usually manifests itself as a musical comedy. The production is performed for the public in McComas Hall Theater on the Mississippi State University campus. Summer Scholars Camps are famous as places where lasting friendships, inspirational staff, outstanding teachers, and meaningful experiences combine for very special memories.

Mississippi State University's Department of Art offers Summer Art Camp for high school students interested in exploring art in an academic setting. The camp is a one-week non-residential program for students who are at least 16 years of age and wish to develop their portfolio before entering into college. Participants enjoy full access to MSU's art facilities, including classrooms, computer labs and studios. Participants receive hands on instruction from college professors focusing on an interdisciplinary setting of Drawing, Two Dimensional Design, Three Dimensional Design and Computing Arts. In addition to studio projects, students will be introduced to numerous careers in the creative industry through visuals and discussion.

WIA Academy is a week long residential program for young women who are enrolled in grades 7-9 for the 2012-2013 school year. The Academy introduces engineering concepts, a broad survey of engineering and science fields and includes a project based learning outcome. Participants will interact with members of SWE (Society of Women Engineers) from academia and industry. Application packet must include recent transcripts, ACT or MCT scores, reference letters and personal essay. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 for consideration.

***APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED*** Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute is an introduction to engineering with specific applications within Civil Engineering and Transportation. Applications due May 1, 2012.

The week-long program teaches young people basic engineering principles, teamwork and critical thinking skills, which heighten their interest in math and science. The activities are hands-on, problem-solving and cooperative with an emphasis on engineering. These activities will be done in groups of three or four students, supervised by MSU College of Engineering students, faculty and staff. This is a half-day program for a week.

*** Application Deadline Has Passed *** Just as the Dark Knight is the ultimate engineer, this program is the ultimate engineering academy for young men who are enrolled in grades 7-9 for the 2012-2013 school year. Participants will learn about the different fields of engineering and work on a variety of hands-on, minds-on projects over the course of the week. Participants will stay on campus for the week in order to gain a glimpse into university life. Applications due May 1, 2012.

The camp is designed to meet the needs of the youth soccer player. Our aim is to provide a fun and safe learning environment. We believe in allowing the game to be the teacher and to allow players to make decisions on the field.

The camp is designed to meet the needs of the youth soccer player. Our aim is to provide a fun and safe learning environment. We believe in allowing the game to be the teacher and to allow players to make decisions on the field.

Campers will be grouped according to age and/or ability. Attendees will enjoy a full week of soccer-related activities that are age-appropriate and will build on and develop technical skills. The technical skills that will be taught during the week include: Dribbling and Turning Dribbling and Shooting, Shielding and Tackling, Heading, Passing & Receiving, 1v1 Defending.

Campers will be grouped according to age and/or ability. Attendees will enjoy a full week of soccer-related activities that are age-appropriate and will build on and develop technical skills. The technical skills that will be taught during the week include: Dribbling and Turning Dribbling and Shooting, Shielding and Tackling, Heading, Passing & Receiving, 1v1 Defending.

The focus will be on building the fundamentals of beginner or experienced strikers and goalkeepers. Strikers will work on dribbling to shoot, moving off the ball to create scoring opportunities, finishing and heading. Goalkeeper instruction includes technical work on shot stopping, handling, diving, positioning, dealing withcrosses, breakaways, foot skills and distribution.