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Alcorn Holds Summer Programs for Youth

Summer is not a slow time at Alcorn State University: there are several programs for youth that were already held and yet to be hold on the institution’s main campus in Lorman.  Today we are going to talk about three programs that the Department of Agriculture is in charge of.

The first program to open summer season was AgDiscovery Camp. The program lasted three weeks, from June 3^rd till June 22^nd and focused on promoting careers in the fields of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine through hands-on experiences and field trips.

The second one was AgAcademy Program. It took place on June 4-15^th. The program was designed for students to receive hands-on experiences and learn the importance of agriculture in their everyday life.  The Program leader is Dr. Gwendolyn Boykin of the Department of Agriculture.

The above two programs are annual summer programs. There is a new summer program that the Department of Animal Science is embarking on. It is called Amazing Animal Summer Camp. It will take place on July 9-20^th. It is designed for students between ages of 10-14. It will focus on animals, animals and more animals. Students, who have shown interest in animal sciences, including veterinary medicine, will benefit the most from this camp. The program leaders are Drs. Gregory Reed and Cassandra Vaughn.