SU Ag Center holds its first JAGcation Summer Camp
The Southern University Ag Center held its first JAGcation Summer Camp with 24 campers from June 13-24, 2022 on the Southern University campus.
The two-week, hands-on agricultural experiential learning summer camp was open to students ages 9-11 and focused on various concepts and careers in agriculture and family and consumer sciences. Agricultural specialists, researchers, and academicians also introduced campers to the areas of animal science, entomology, food science, nutrition, plant and soil sciences, and public health among other topics.
“The JAGcation Summer Camp allowed youth to gain experience across the spectrum of LIFE in Ag! It is imperative that our youth understand agriculture is everything and the JAGcation Summer Camp definitely made that impact,” said Si-Arah McCray, JAGcation chair. “The tools provided during the JAGcation Summer Camp proves how important a firm foundation in youth can pique their interest in wanting to have a successful life,” she added.
The camp concluded with a closing ceremony on June 24 where the campers manned exhibits and demonstrated some of the activities they participated in for their families.
During the closing ceremony, Dr. De’Shoin York, Vice Chancellor for Extension and Outreach, stated that the JAGcation Summer Camp would be an annual camp offered by the SU Ag Center’s Cooperative Extension Program.
For additional information on JAGcation, contact Si-Arah McCray at siarah_mccray@suagcenter.com.