JACKET THRIVE ENRICHMENT CAMPS
The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is excited to offer an excellent selection of enrichment learning opportunities during our 2025 Jacket Thrive Fall Intersession scheduled for September 29-October 3. Please browse the offerings below for grade level, dates, description, location and length of each camp.
Registration for 2025 Jacket Thrive Fall Enrichment Camps will open on Monday, September 8 at 10 AM.
To register, visit this page and click the registration link below your chosen camp. Online registration will open on Monday, September 8 at 10 am. Enrollment is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
Fees: Camp fees are indicated with each camp listed below. Fee waivers are available based on student school lunch applications. Please note that if you register for camp successfully, you will receive a copy of your registration form via email directly following your form submission. Your camp registration is secure until September 19. Fees must be paid no later than September 19. If you have not paid for camp by September 19, your spot will be released and filled from the waitlist.
Parent drop-off and parent pick-up is requested for enrichment learning opportunities.
CAMP DATES: SEP 29 - OCT 3
My Feelings and Me: Exploring Emotions through Literacy (PreK)
ABOUT: We will explore the many emotions that our youngest Jackets experience as they learn to navigate a big world. Students will take part in literacy activities, crafts, and teamwork activities centered around human emotions.
PreK
Sudduth Elementary
7:45 am until 11:45 am
West Elementary
8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 3
Fee: $0
CLICK TO REGISTER Sudduth Elementary (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
CLICK TO REGISTER West Elementary (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
Wild About Weather (Grades K-2nd)
ABOUT: In this camp, we will learn about weather components, factors that influence weather conditions, weather tools and observations, and forecasting.
Grades K-2nd
Partnership Middle School
8:00 am until 3:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 3
Fee: $125
CLICK TO REGISTER (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
STEM Mania (Grades K-2nd)
ABOUT: In partnership with Innocrate and Mississippi State University Advanced Composites Institute, students will learn about advanced materials, fibers, and composites through fun STEM activities like making kinetic sand, creating an air powered car, and experiencing balloon polymer magic. Students will practice measurements, learn through inquiry, and increase their scientific vocabulary through hands-on activities.
Grades K-2nd
Partnership Middle School
8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 3
Fee: $75
CLICK TO REGISTER (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
Exploring GrOW - Pumpkin Edition (Grades K-2nd)
ABOUT: The GrOW classroom at Partnership Middle School provides an environment where students have opportunities to participate in hands-on experiences, including planting, harvesting, cooking, and tasting. This unit will focus on the many ways that pumpkins can be used as more than a fall decoration.
Grades K-2nd
Partnership Middle School
8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 3
Fee: $75
CLICK TO REGISTER (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
Spark Art Camp (Grades K-5th)
ABOUT: The 7th annual SPARK Performing Arts camp will take place during fall intersession. Students will get to learn basic piano skills, build music knowledge with percussion instruments, learn dance and movement for performing, sing and perform in a choir, and learn how to improvise, build storytelling skills, and character creation.
Grades K-5th
Partnership Middle School
8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 3
Fee: $75
CLICK TO REGISTER (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
The Great Biome Adventure (Grades 3rd-5th)
ABOUT: Students in this camp will learn about Earth's major biomes and the plants, animals, and climate that make each biome unique. From the rainforests, to the grasslands, to the tundra, students will explore what it would be like to live in different areas around the globe.
Grades 3rd-5th
Partnership Middle School
8:00 am until 3:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 3
Fee: $125
CLICK TO REGISTER (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
STEM Frenzy (Grades 3rd-5th)
ABOUT: In partnership with Innocrate and Mississippi State University Advanced Composites Institute, students will learn about advanced materials, fibers, and composites through fun STEM activities like making silly putty, creating a water powered rocket, and conducting a parachute egg drop. Students will practice measurements, learn through inquiry, and increase their scientific vocabulary through hands-on activities.
Grades 3rd-5th
Partnership Middle School
8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 3
Fee: $75
CLICK TO REGISTER (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
Jackets on the Move (Grades 3rd-5th)
ABOUT: Come join the fun as we explore all types of sports. We will work on fundamentals and master skills all week long. Programming features an ever changing combination of classic PE games, backyard favorites, sports, and more!
Grades 3rd-5th
Partnership Middle School
8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 3
Fee: $75
CLICK TO REGISTER (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
Let's Get Wild (Grades 5th-8th)
ABOUT: Do you love animals and being in the great outdoors? Do you want to make sure the world continues to enjoy that opportunity? If so, join us for a week of discovery, education, and fun while becoming the next generation of heroes in wildlife conservation. Get your hands dirty with exciting, hands-on activities focused in STEM and the opportunity to meet the professionals who are already making a difference.
Grades 5th-8th
Partnership Middle School
8:00 am until 3:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 3
Fee: $125
CLICK TO REGISTER (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
ESports Camp (Grades 6th-9th)
ABOUT: In this camp, students will learn about our ESports program and how to play the ESports games in a tournament style.
Grades 6th-9th
Starkville High School
8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 3
Fee: $75
CLICK TO REGISTER (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
Archery Camp (Grades 4th-12th)
ABOUT: This 4-DAY camp will be hosted by the Jacket Archery team and coaches. Payment for camp will be made on the first day of camp.
Grades 4th-12th
Henderson Ward Stewart Gym
12:30 pm until 5:00 pm
Sep 29-Oct 2 (4 days only)
Fee: $25
CLICK TO REGISTER (Opens September 8 at 10:00 am)
