Jackson offers a variety of summer camps for kids. Recently the Jackson Sun published a tabloid that listed all the camps available. We've highlighted just a few of them.
Cultural Odyssey - Lambuth University's Cultural Odyssey Camp "Circuses of the World" will be held Monday - Friday, July 7-11, from 1 pm - 4:30 pm. Enrollment is limited to 30. Students must me in the first through 6th grades. The multi-disciplinary came includes art, music, theater, acrobatics and culinary arts. Fee: $100. For more info call 731-425-3275.
Camp Invention - The Camp Invention program is a weeklong nonprofit summer day program that fosters creativity, teamwork, and science literacy through hands-on fun for children entering grades one through six. Base price before March 31, $20 off. Register three or more children $40 off. www.campinvention.org, 800-968-4332. Dates and locations:
Thelma Barker Elementary School - Jun 9-13 8:30 - 3:00
St. Mary's School - Jun 16-20 8:30 - 3:00
Andrew Jackson Intermediate School - Jun 23-27 8:00 - 2:30
USJ - Jul 14-18 9:00 - 3:30
Camp Bear Track
Christian Resident Camp - Climbing, rappeling, horsebackriding, canoeing and other outdoor activities in the beautiful Mountains of the Ozarks. Girls and boys ages 7-12, 1 or 2 week sessions. www.campbeartrack.com, 501-825-8222
Nurse Camp - Sponsored by West Tennessee Healthcare - June 9-13 and July 21-25 for students who are rising high-school juniors and seniors or recent high school graduates. Fee is $175. Deadline to register is May 1. Contact Jan Williams @ 265-1116 or jan.williams@wth.org.
Dogwood Stables Day Camp - Hunter/Jumper Riding Discipline - Jun 2-6 Beginner/Intermediate, Jun 16-20 Intermediate/Advanced, Jun 23-27 Beginner/Intermediate, Jul 14-18 Intermediate/Advanced. Space is limited to 10 per session. www.dogwoodstablesjackson.com, 731-424-9764.
Back 9 Farms - Annual Summer Camp - Campers of all riding abilities from beginning to advanced are welcome. Ages 6 and up. Jun 2-6, Jun 9-13, Jun 16-20, Jun 23-27, Jun 30 - Jul 3, Jul 7-11. July 4th week will be open only to advanced riders and those attending multiple weeks. Learn to groom, handle, nutrition, first aid, foal care as well as daily opportunities for riding. Just 15 minutes from Jackson in Lavinia. 731-402-0558 or back9farms@yahoo.com.
Freed-Hardeman University's Mid-South Youth Camp - Weekly camps running from June 1 - Jul 25. Swimming, hiking, tennis, boating, fishing, rope course, crafts, Bible classes and more. 989-2520, 800-348-3481 ext 6987, www.fhu.edu/msyc
The Jackson Symphony Summer Music Camp - Jun 9-13 , Location TBA, Tuition is $175. Open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students going into the 7t grade through just graduated from High School. String students must have at least two years of playing experience and be at least 10 years old. 731-427-6440, www.thejacksonsymphony.org/htm
Cultural Odyssey VII - Lambuth Unversity presents this highly successful related-arts summer workshop for children (grades 1-6). Art, dance, drama, food, music, acrobatics. Limited to 30 students. 731-425-3275.
Covenant Ranch - 3-D archery, skeet shoot, marksmanship, map and compass skills, camping/survival skills, wildlife management, game calling, hunting/bowhunting seminars led by experts. Changing lives through adventures in God's creation. SonRIse Adventures - 731-642-2099, www.sonriseadventures.com
Victory Ranch - Amazing outdoor adventure. 550 rolling acres, paintball, climbing towers, mountain bike trails, 20 stall horse facility, recreation, lakes and pool, 800 foot zip-lines, rifle range, air conditioned lodged. 731-659-2880 or www.victoryranch.org.
