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Gifted Studies Summer Program

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Summer Programs Offered by The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies

            The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies will host four exciting programs for children and youth during the summer of 2019. This year’s programs focus on a pioneering spirit in all the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) fields. Descriptions of each program and the deadlines to apply are noted below.

Day Program for Young Gifted Children:

June 10-14, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon each day.  Open to intellectually gifted and academically talented students in PreKindergarten (age 4) through 3rd Grade, this program challenges students to stretch their imagination and explore a wide variety of topics.  Deadline to begin an application: May 15, 2019

Leadership Studies Program:

June 17-22, 2019.  The Leadership Studies program is open to ALL students who were enrolled in 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grades during the 2018/2019 school year.  Courses begin with Leadership I which teaches the basic characteristics of leadership.  In their second year, Leadership II students learn about group dynamics and situational leadership.  Finally, in Leadership III students study the processes of entrepreneurship and non-profit organizations. All students take home their own platform for leadership that helps them to make a difference in their community, school, or faith-based organization.  Deadline to begin an application: May 15, 2019.

Summer Gifted Studies Program:

June 23-28, 2019.  The Summer Gifted Studies Program is open to students in grades 4-8 who have performed at or above the 91st percentile on either an individually administered IQ test OR a nationally normed achievement test.  With courses in topics such as engineering design, medical innovations, movie special effects, dance, debate, and sports, all students are sure to find a course that meets their needs for intellectual curiosity and creativity.  Deadline to begin an application: May 15, 2019.

Summer Program for Academically Talented Youth (SPATY):

July7-26, 2019.  Students who have taken the ACT or SAT as early as the 7th grade are invited to attend this three-week program that helps them to build their academic prowess.  With courses in astrophysics, advanced debate, human biology, psychology, accelerated mathematics, and creative writing, this program will challenge youth to focus on their academic growth and potential for collegiate level academics and research. Deadline to begin an application: June 15, 2019.

For additional information about any of these programs, please call (601) 266.6637, or e-mailgiftedstudies@usm.edu. To apply visit our Web site at www.usm.edu/gifted and click the APPLY HERE button on the left hand side

 

Heather Houston, Ph.D.

Director

The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies

(601) 266-6637

www.usm.edu/karnes-gifted

Montessori Preschool Summer Camp

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The Children’s House Montessori School of Ocean Springs is offering 4 weeks of a Montessori based and led Summer Camp! Children must be 3-6 years in age and completely potty trained. Camp weeks are June 10-14, June 24-28, July 8-12, and July 22-26. There are only a FEW spots left! For more information about camp times, activities, and price, please email ebdickinson@gmail.com. To learn more about Montessori and our school check out our website Here

Summer Kids College at Pearl River Community College

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Diving into Dolphins (Younger)

This interactive camp will be led by Marine Biologists from Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Campers will learn about dolphin anatomy and habits.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 1st – 3rd Grade
When: May 30, 2019, 9:00am – 11:45am
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $20

REGISTER HERE

Diving into Dolphins (Older)

This interactive camp will be led by Marine Biologists from Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Campers will learn about dolphin anatomy and habits.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 4th – 6th Grade
When: May 30, 2019, 9:00am – 11:45am
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $20

REGISTER HERE

Go Wild

Go Wild will teach campers about animals native to Mississippi and conservation efforts to protect them. Animal classifications and habitats will be discussed. There will be opportunities for live animal encounters

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 1st – 6th Grade
When: May 30, 2019, 1:00pm – 2:45pm
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $20

REGISTER HERE

Robotics 1

Robotics I allows participants to take the plunge with beginning computer programming. Campers will test their skills while completing various missions.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 3rd – 5th Grade
When: June 3-6, 2019, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $75

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First Aid

First Aid Training will teach campers the information and skills necessary to help in emergency medical situations. Participants will learn how to confidently react and provide assistance

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 6th – 8th Grade
When: June 4, 2019, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $30

REGISTER HERE

Film Follies

Campers will step behind the scenes to learn video camera components and operational procedures while creating a film short.

For Boys & Girls who have completed: 5th – 8th Grade
When: June 10-13, 2019, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $50

REGISTER HERE

Dot & Dash 1 – Early Morning

Dot & Dash is an introduction to robotics and beginning coding. Campers will have their creative sides sparked and will use their imaginations to develop problem-solving skills.

For Boys & Girls who have completed: K – 2nd Grade
When: June 24 – 27, 2019, 8:00am – 10:00am
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $20

REGISTER HERE

Dot & Dash 1 – Late Morning

Dot & Dash is an introduction to robotics and beginning coding. Campers will have their creative sides sparked and will use their imaginations to develop problem-solving skills.

For Boys & Girls who have completed: K – 2nd Grade
When: June 24 – 27, 2019, 10:00am – 12:00am
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $20

REGISTER HERE

Junior Carpentry – Early Morning

Young carpenters will learn to use basic hand tools while creating personal wood wonders.

For Boys & Girls who have completed: K – 2nd Grade
When: June 24 – 27, 2019, 8:00am – 10:00am
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $20

REGISTER HERE

Junior Carpentry – Late Morning

Young carpenters will learn to use basic hand tools while creating personal wood wonders.

For Boys & Girls who have completed: K – 2nd Grade
When: June 24 – 27, 2019, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $20

REGISTER HERE

Robotics 2

This STEM course is especially for students who have previously completed Robotics 1. Students will apply their skills in completing missions with more complexity.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 4th – 6th
When: July 11, 2019, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $75

REGISTER HERE

STEM Stories

Stem Stories offers the perfect combination of language arts and science. Campers will learn folk stories and tall tales. They will then use their science and math skills to test those stories.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: K – 3rd Grade
When: July 15-18, 2019, 8:00am – 11:30am
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $75

REGISTER HERE

Mythbuster Kids

This STEM camp will apply creative thinking to the Scientific Method while sorting fact from fiction in the science lab.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 4th – 6th Grade
When: July 15-18, 2019, 8:00am – 11:30am
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $75

REGISTER HERE

Clay Play & Ceramics

This art camp will feature hands-on forming and shaping of clay to form ceramic keepsakes.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 4th – 6th Grade
When: July 15-17, 2019, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $25

REGISTER HERE

Dot & Dash 2 – Early Morning

This STEM camp is especially for children who have previously completed either Dot & Dash 1 or Robotics 1. Students will apply skills to complete missions with more complexity.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 1st – 4th Grade
When: July 22-25, 2019, 8:00am – 10:00am
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $20

REGISTER HERE

Dot & Dash 2 – Late Morning

This STEM camp is especially for children who have previously completed either Dot & Dash 1 or Robotics 1. Students will apply skills to complete missions with more complexity.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 1st – 4th Grade
When: July 22-25, 2019, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $20

REGISTER HERE

Innovations with Gadgets & Gizmos – Early Morning

This STEM camp will capitalize on creativity and encourage ingenuity as students build with new and innovative materials.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 1st – 4th Grade
When: July 22-25, 2019, 8:00am – 10:00am
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $40

REGISTER HERE

Innovations with Gadgets & Gizmos – Late Morning

This STEM camp will capitalize on creativity and encourage ingenuity as students build with new and innovative materials.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 1st – 4th Grade
When: July 22-25, 2019, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: PRCC Campus – 101 Highway 11 North
Cost: $40

REGISTER HERE

Innovation Academy: Dream it, Create it, Build it

Campers will propose, plan, build, and market an innovative product in this hands-on, interactive, STEM camp.

For Boys and Girls who have completed: 6th – 8th Grade
When: May 28-31, 2019 & June 3-7, 2019, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Where: PRCC Forrest County Campus – 5445 Highway 49 South
Cost: $99

REGISTER HERE

For more information contact:

Melanie Davis, Director of Community Development
601.403.1379 | mldavis@prcc.edu

Tiffany McCardle, Secretary 
601.403.1420 | tmccardle@prcc.edu

City of Biloxi Summer Playground Program

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The Summer Playground program is an eight to nine week program which begins one week after Biloxi Public Schools let out for the summer. The program ends one week before children begin the new school year.

Sites are Donal Snyder Community Center, Jeff Davis, Lopez, North Bay, North Woolmarket, and Popp’s Ferry and Woolmarket Elementary.  The schools are upon approval.

Children have the opportunity to attend field trips along the Gulf Coast, participate in arts & crafts and organized games.

This program is open to all children ages 5 – 14. 
Teen camp is for ages 12 – 14 and Sun Camp is for children with physical and mental disabilities.

Camp will be held Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended care, Latch Key, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Camp begins: Monday, June 3, 2019

Camp ends: Friday, July 26, 2019

2019 CAMPSITES

(75 campers per site unless otherwise noted)

  • Donal Snyder Sr. Community Center – Teen Camp
  • Lopez – Sun Camp 
  • North Bay 
  • North Woolmarket Middle gym
    Popp’s Ferry
  • Woolmarket Elementary gym