Delta State University is excited to announce that registration is now open for its wide range of summer camps for 2026. From arts to sports, recreation, music, and more, the university offers an array of opportunities for students from K5 through 12th grade to explore their passions and enhance their skills. Camps are both residential and non-residential and offer an immersive learning environment hosted by various departments on the university campus.
Art Camp
Janice Wyatt Mississippi Summer Arts Institute – PLUS Camp
Age Group: 5-11
Date(s): July 13-18, 2026
Price: $250
Contact: Matthew Bengloff | (662) 846-4624 | mbengloff@deltastate.edu
Join us for a one-week-long, performance-oriented day camp where campers will learn a choreographed medley of songs. Campers of every age group will attend Musical Song and Dance and Visual Arts and Crafts classes. MSAI is proud to nurture and promote the creativity of young artists in our region and aims to provide a space for all emerging artists to explore their talents.
Baseball Camp
Delta State Baseball Kid’s Camp
Age Group: Entering 1st-6th Grades Fall 2026
Date(s)/Times: June 8-10, 2026 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Price: Camper Registration Fee: $120 | Delta State Employee Discount: $100
Contact: Rodney Batts | (662) 846-4300 | rbatts@deltastate.edu
Basketball Camps
Elementary Girls and Boys Basketball Camp
Age Group: Grades 2-6
Date(s): June 16-18, 2026
Price: $100
Contact: Julie Church | (870) 740-2132 | jchurch@deltastate.edu
Educational Camps
ASTRO Camp
Age Group: Grades K5-6
Date(s): June 22-25, 2026 | 8:30-11:30am
Price: $150
Contact: Continuing Education | (662) 846-4874 | con-ed@deltastate.edu
Participants will enjoy a daily planetarium show in our Wiley Planetarium led by Dr. Maria Weber, multiple stem activities and builds in the areas of Heliophysics, Earth Science, Astrophysics, Planetary Science, Space telescopes and MORE! The goal of Astro Camp is to give ALL students the chance to get involved in and experience science, technology, engineering and math to inspire future astronauts engineers to learn about space with NASA unique activities.
Statesman STEAM Innovators Camp
Age Group: Grades 2-6
Date(s): July 20-24, 2026 | 9:00am-2pm
Price: $225
Contact: Continuing Education | (662) 846-4874 | con-ed@deltastate.edu
Where young Inventors build, create and discover! This hands-on camp is designed for curious minds who love to build, create, and think outside the box. Campers will explore a variety of activities like simple engineering challenges, creative problem-solving, design projects, and beginner-friendly making skills. From brainstorming new inventions to bringing their ideas to life, every day is filled with experimentation and discovery.
The Great Okra Create Camp
Age Group: Grades 1-6
Date(s): June 15-18, 2026 | 8:30-11:30am
Price: $125
Contact: Continuing Education | (662) 846-4874 | con-ed@deltastate.edu
Designed for young artists of all skill levels, this hands-on camp invites kids to explore a wide variety of mediums—from painting and drawing to sculpture, mixed media, and more. Each day brings new opportunities to experiment with color, texture, and technique while building confidence and self-expression.
Football Camps
Delta State Football Prospect Camp
(May 7th Session)
Age Group: All Ages
Date(s)/Times: May 7, 2026 | 1 PM
Price: $30
Contact: Coach Wade | wcannon@deltastate.edu
Delta State Football Middle School Skills Camp
(June 10th Session)
Age Group: All Ages
Date(s)/Times: June 10, 2026 | 8 AM
Price: $30
Contact: Coach Wade | wcannon@deltastate.edu
Delta State Football Specialists Camp
(June 10th Session)
Age Group: All Ages
Date(s)/Times: June 10, 2026 | 1 PM
Price: $50
Contact: Coach Wade | wcannon@deltastate.edu
Delta State Football Prospect Camp
(June 11th AM Session)
Age Group: All Ages
Date(s)/Times: June 11, 2026 | 8 AM
Price: $30
Contact: Coach Wade | wcannon@deltastate.edu
Delta State Football Prospect Camp
(June 11th PM Session)
Age Group: All Ages
Date(s)/Times: June 11, 2026 | 8 AM
Price: $30
Contact: Coach Wade | wcannon@deltastate.edu
Music Camps
DMI Summer Camp
Age Group: 14-18
Date(s): June 14-19, 2026
Price: $300 Complete DMI Summer Camp | $100 Application Fee (applies towards tuition)
Contact: Julie Payne | (662) 846-4579 | jpayne@deltastate.edu
Each year the DMI Entertainment Industry program hosts a summer camp on the Delta State campus. The DMI Summer Camp is a five-day interactive experience for high school students ages 15-18 exploring three entertainment industry career tracks, culminating in a recording and showcase performance. College faculty and music industry professionals provide hands-on instruction grounded in both academic and real-world applications. The curriculum covers basic creative and technical aspects of songwriting, performing, and audio recording. Space is limited so be sure and register early!
GRAMMY Museum® Fast Track Summer Camp
Age Group: 9-12
Date(s): June 22-26, 2026
Price: $25 deposit
Contact: Ke’Angela Riley | (662) 441-0100 | kriley@grammymuseumms.org
GRAMMY Museum® Fast Track Summer Camp is a week-long, day camp that offers young musicians’, grades 4-6, insight into the creative and technological processes of recording and performing.
Recreational Camp
2026 Kids KAMP Summer Day Camp
Age Group: 6-8 | Date(s): May 25-29, 2026
Age Group: 9-11 | Date(s): June 1-5, 2026
Price: TBA
Contact: Britnee Smith | (662) 846-4572 | besmith@deltastate.edu
KIDS KAMP (Kids, Activity, Movement, & Play) is a dynamic and engaging summer experience designed to promote active lifestyles, positive social interaction, and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment. This unique camp experience offers age-appropriate activities tailored to meet the developmental needs of each group while encouraging fun, creativity, and exploration.
Soccer Camp
Delta State Women’s Soccer Spring ID Camp
Age Group: 8th grade to Junior College
Date(s)/Times: August 2, 2026 | 9 AM
Price: $60
Contact: Chloe Kane | (662) 846-4300 | ckane@deltastate.edu
