Each year MGCCC offers a variety of summer camps for children and teens at our Jackson County, Harrison County, and Perkinston Campuses.
MGCCC Summer Camps offer education and enrichment for young campers. This year’s camps include sports and recreation, cooking, robotics and technology, and the performing arts. Select a campus below to view camps offered.
Registration for ALL Summer Camps is now available!
Perkinston Performing Arts and
Jackson & Harrison County Camps
Jackson & Harrison County Camps
Be sure to review special instructions for registration for Perkinston Performing Arts and Harrison & Jackson County camps.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | AGE/GRADE | START DATE | END DATE | TIME | COST | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOTBALL OL/DL CAMP | Become a better offensive and/or defensive lineman with instruction from the Gulf Coast coaching staff. | 12-18 YEARS OLD | 6/5/2023 | 6/5/2023 | 8:00am - 2:00pm | $50 | emmanuel.mccray@mgccc.edu rod.smith@mgccc.edu |
| FOOTBALL SKILLS CAMP | Become a better skill player on offense and/or defense with instruction from the Gulf Coast coaching staff. | 12-18 YEARS OLD | 6/6/2023 | 6/6/2023 | 8:00am - 2:00pm | $50 | thakkeus.bryant@mgccc.edu clarence.mcdougal@mgccc.edu |
| FOOTBALL KIDS CAMP | Learn the fundamentals of football from the Gulf Coast coaching staff. | 6-11 YEARS OLD | 6/7/2023 | 6/7/2023 | 8:00am - 2:00pm | $50 | emmanuel.mccray@mgccc.edu rod.smith@mgccc.edu |
| MEN'S BASKETBALL SHOOTOUT CAMP | Take part in the Gulf Coast Shootout in front of the Gulf Coast coaching staff. | 9TH-12TH GRADE | 6/15/2023 | 6/15/2023 | 10:00am - 4:00pm | $100 | owen.miller@mgccc.edu |
| BASEBALL SHOWCASE CAMP | Show your skills off to the baseball coaching staff at Gulf Coast and other college teams who will be on hand. Open to all high school-age players. It's a great opportunity for unsigned players. | 9TH-12TH GRADE | 6/28/2023 | 6/28/2023 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | $100 | zachery.allen@mgccc.edu |
| BASEBALL KIDS CAMP | Learn the fundamentals of baseball from the Gulf Coast coaching staff. Ages 5-12 | 5-12 YEARS OLD | 6/19/2023 | 6/21/2023 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | $100 | zachery.allen@mgccc.edu |
| WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SHOOTOUT CAMP | Come play games at state-of-the-art Dantzler Arena, the newest community college gym in Mississippi. Campers should bring their own food. Middle School Teams Only. | 7TH-8TH GRADE | 6/16/2023 | 6/16/2023 | 8:00am - 8:00pm | $200/TEAM | hope.adams@mgccc.edu carla.bartee@mgccc.edu |
| WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HS SHOOTOUT CAMP | Come play for one day or two at state-of-the-art Dantzler Arena, the newest community college gym in Mississippi. Overnight campers will pay an additional $100 per player, and each camper will receive three meals. Day campers should bring their own food. High School Teams Only. | 9TH-12TH GRADE | 6/9/2023 | 6/10/2023 | 8:00am - 8:00pm | $250/TEAM | hope.adams@mgccc.edu carla.bartee@mgccc.edu |
| MEN'S SOCCER HS CAMP | Play at Bary Thrash Field, the best college soccer facility in the state, and learn from the Gulf Coast coaching staff. All campers will be housed in Canizaro Hall (two campers per room) and eat in the campus cafeteria. A team camp, but there may be individual spots available. | 14-18 YEARS OLD | 6/11/2023 | 6/13/2023 | 8:00am - 9:00pm | $200 | windham.whatley@mgccc.edu |
| TENNIS NON-HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER/NON-ADVANCED | This is the camp for a beginner or non-advanced player. It's three hours of technical work, fun games, and competition! | 11-18 YEARS OLD | 6/12/2023 | 6/15/2023 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | $200 | samuel.blackburn@mgccc.edu |
| TENNIS HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER/ADVANCED | This is the camp for high school athletes and advanced players. Three hours of technical work, fun games, and competing like a Bulldog tennis player. | 11-18 YEARS OLD | 6/19/2023 | 6/22/2023 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | $200 | samuel.blackburn@mgccc.edu |
| A MAGICAL SUMMER | Let your little star shine on our stage this magical summer. At camp students entering 1st grade through 4th grade can take voice, acting and dance all culminating in a community performance at the end of the week. | 6-10 YEARS OLD | 6/26/2023 | 6/30/2023 | 8:45am - 12:00pm | $85 | daisha.walker@mgccc.edu |
| A SPOOKTACULAR SUMMER | Come have a spooky fun summer as we celebrate the Addams family, Hocus Pocus, and things that go bump in the night. Participants, going into 5th through 12th grade, will take acting, voice, and dance classes culminating in a wicked fun community performance to be enjoyed by all. | 10-17 YEARS OLD | 6/26/2023 | 6/30/2023 | 1:15pm - 4:30pm | $85 | daisha.walker@mgccc.edu |
| A MAGICAL & SPOOKTACULAR SUMMER | This camp is for participants going into 4th and 5th grade. They have the option of attending A Magical Summer AND A Spooktacular Summer. They will take acting, voice, and dance culminating in two performances for the community at the end of the week. | 9-11 YEARS OLD | 6/26/2023 | 6/30/2023 | 8:45am - 4:30pm | $145 | daisha.walker@mgccc.edu |
Register for Perkinston Performing Arts Camps
Be sure to review special instructions for registration for Perkinston Performing Arts camps.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | AGE/GRADE | START DATE | END DATE | TIME | COST | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUTH TENNIS SKILL CAMP | The fundamental skills that will be expected to play tennis at the high school level will be taught. Run by Gautier High School head tennis coach, the camp is open to children ages 8-12 who plan to attend any high school are welcome. Each day will feature: A warm-up activity that helps develop coordination and athletic skills A review of what was learned in the previous day A new skill will be introduced with a series of games or drills Eventually, point playing will develop Tennis is a hand-eye coordination game and it may take longer for some to master the skills. What to Bring: Appropriate clothing Athletic shoes Water bottle Sunscreen A tennis racket* with child's name Hats and sunglasses are optional but suggested Please arrive about 10 minutes early for the first day to check in and confirm your contact information. This information is used for communication during the program. | 8-12 YEARS OLD | 6/5/2023 | 6/9/2023 | 8:30am - 11:30am | $75 | michelle.sekul@mgccc.edu |
| YOUTH VOLLEYBALL SKILL CAMP | The fundamental skills that will be expected to play volleyball at the high school level will be taught. Run by Gautier High School head volleyball coach and welcomes children ages 8-12 are welcome. Each practice will feature: ● A warm-up activity that helps develop coordination and athletic skills ● A review of what was learned in the previous practice ● A new skill will be introduced with a series of games or drills ● Eventually point playing will develop Volleyball is a hand-eye coordination game and it may take longer to master the skills for some. What to Bring: ● Appropriate clothing ● Water bottle ● Athletic shoes Please arrive about 10 minutes early for the first day to check in and confirm your contact information. | 8-12 YEARS OLD | 6/5/2023 | 6/9/2023 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm | $75 | michelle.sekul@mgccc.edu |
| SUMMER RECREATION & ADVENTURE CAMP | Explore the great outdoors and play! The Summer Recreation & Adventure Camp combines rock climbing instruction, team building, and a nature tour with basketball, soccer, dodgeball and kickball, and fun crafts like creating windchimes and tie-dye. | 5-7 YEARS OLD | 6/12/2023 | 6/16/2023 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | $95 | michelle.sekul@mgccc.edu |
| SUMMER RECREATION & ADVENTURE CAMP | 8-12 YEARS OLD | 6/19/2023 | 6/23/2023 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | $95 | michelle.sekul@mgccc.edu |
Register for Jackson County Camps
Be sure to review special instructions for registration for Jackson County camps.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | AGE/GRADE | START DATE | END DATE | TIME | COST | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBOTICS & TECHNOLOGY CAMP SESSION 1 | The camp has been amazing since it started several years ago. This camp allows students to design & build a VEX robot with the latest technology, then compete as a team against robots created by other teams within the camp. The camp will also teach leadership and teamwork skills as well as the basics of mechanics in robotics. Director: Brenden Phillips. Bring a sack lunch and wear comfortable clothes. MGCCC will provide all camp supplies needed. | 10-15 YEARS OLD | 6/5/2023 | 6/9/2023 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | $180 | jeff.johnson@mgccc.edu |
| ROBOTICS & TECHNOLOGY CAMP SESSION 2 | This is the Same camp as the Session 1 camp. | 10-15 YEARS OLD | 6/12/2023 | 6/16/2023 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | $180 | jeff.johnson@mgccc.edu |
| CULINARY CAMP SESSION 1 | This is a four day interactive cooking camp encompassing both savory and sweet cooking. Everything is made from scratch in our state-of-the-art kitchens. Students will learn techniques for proper cooking & baking skills from award winning chefs. They will also focus on safety while cooking in the kitchen for children. Each child is put into groups of two and will get to eat all that they create. The awesome Chef Lauren Howard says the camp menu will be the same for all camps. MGCCC will provide all camp supplies needed. Bring a lightweight jacket because the class can get a little chilly at times. | 9-13 YEARS OLD | 6/6/2023 | 6/9/2023 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | $180 | jeff.johnson@mgccc.edu |
| CULINARY CAMP SESSION 2 | This is the Same camp as the Session 1 camp. | 9-13 YEARS OLD | 6/13/2023 | 6/16/2023 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | $180 | jeff.johnson@mgccc.edu |
| CULINARY CAMP SESSION 3 | This is the Same camp as the Session 1 camp. | 9-13 YEARS OLD | 6/20/2023 | 6/23/2023 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | $180 | jeff.johnson@mgccc.edu |
| CULINARY CAMP SESSION 4 | This is the Same camp as the Session 1 camp. | 9-13 YEARS OLD | 6/27/2023 | 6/30/2023 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | $180 | jeff.johnson@mgccc.edu |
Register for Harrison County Camps
Be sure to review special instructions for registration for Harrison County camps.