Summer camps have been a part of the U.S. tradition for over 150 years. More than 10 million American children go to camp every summer. But today, summer camps have more to offer than just an escape to the country for a few weeks. Every summer, more than 1,700 eager young minds attend one of the 50 summer camps offered at Jackson State University.\u00a0 From ages 4 to 18, Jackson State offers camps that engage youth in academics, science, athletics, art and other popular programs. Now is the time to think about what activities are best for your child during the summer, and where more interest can be explored. Here are a few reasons why you should consider Jackson State University Summer Camps 2017:<\/p>\n
Path To Higher Education<\/span><\/p>\n Jackson State\u2019s camps are fun, educational and are often the first experience a child has on a college campus. Our camps serve as a start on a child\u2019s path to higher education.<\/p>\n Make New Friends<\/span> Try Something New <\/b><\/span> Learn New Skills<\/span> Get Healthy<\/span> To Have FUN!<\/span>
\nCamp is a great way to make cool new friends and learn about different places and cultures.<\/p>\n
\nStaying home and doing “the same-old, same-old” can be boring. Camp let\u2019s you mix things up.<\/p>\n
\nCamp is a great way to develop important life skills such as independence, self-reliance and confidence. It also teaches cooperation, compromise and tolerance.<\/p>\n
\nJackson State camps are more than fun and games \u2013 they offer great ways to get a physical and mental work out during the summer. They offer healthier alternatives to hanging around at home all day.<\/p>\n
\nWhen you get right down to it, going to camp is all about having a good time. Check out some of these awesome programs and activities offered at Jackson State summer camps:<\/p>\n\n