The Starkville Oktibbeha School District has announced four excellence summer learning opportunities for elementary students.
MakerSpace Mania
June 3-7
Drop off begins at 7:30 am; Camp hours are 8 am until 12 pm
Grades 1-4
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
About the camp: A space and a camp for excellence! MakerSpace Camp is a place to create, craft, tinker, explore, build, and learn in a fun, hands-on way! 1st and 2nd graders will be designing bridges and 3rd and 4th grades will have fun engineering the perfect bubble wand! Come join us for a fun, exciting summer camp adventure!
Spark Art & Music Camp
June 25-27
Drop off begins at 7:30 am; Camp hours are 8 am until 12 pm
Grades 4-5
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
About the camp: Excellence in art! Spark Art Camp will celebrate the history of Mississippi using the ARTS incorporating dance theatre, music, and visual art. Camp curriculum will incorporate the birthplace of America’s music, the state’s heritage, and multicultural influences. Campers will also perform at the end of the camp.
Go to https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/732182/schools/96191 to download an application.
If you have questions about Spark Art Summer Camp, please email Jennifer Davis at jdavis@starkvillesd.com.
Open the Gate Literacy Camp
June 3-21
Drop off begins at 7:30 am; Camp hours are 8 am until 12 pm
Resource camp for 3rd grade students who did not meet requirements of the MKAS2 3rd Grade Reading Assessment
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary Camp
Details TBA
Space Camp
July 15-19
Drop off begins at 7:30 am; Camp hours are 8 am until 12 pm
Grade 4
Sudduth Elementary School
About the camp: Looking for an out of this world learning experience! Our Space Camp is the next best thing to space travel! Students will become immersed in the exploration of our galaxy and beyond. Activities include indoor star labs, rocket building, planet creation, life as an astronaut, and even an outer space treasure hunt!
Grade levels are for students currently enrolled in those grades for 2018-19 school year. For example, students who are currently enrolled in 4th grade would be eligible to attend Space Camp.
