The Jones County Family Engagement Team has compiled a list of resources to help our students and their families locate learning opportunities this summer.

Summer vacation begins May 25 and ends on August 1. The 2022-2023 school year begins on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Be sure to visit the JC Family Engagement Facebook page for the latest updates for the 2022-2023 school year!

• Summer Learning Resources
• Jones County School News
• Summer Reading Activities
• Community Resources
• Family Fun and Activities
• Summer Camps and Activities
• Sports Camps and Activities
• Church Activities and VBS
  
  If your organization has summer activities for students in Jones County not included, please email the JC Family Engagement Team at shelby.henderson@jones.k12.ga.us or sdunlap@jones.k12.ga.us.

https://www.summerlearning.org/summer-learning-week/family-toolkit/

The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) predicts significant learning loss from COVID school closures, especially in math. That means summer learning enrichment is more important than ever. Parents and caregivers can support learning throughout the summer season using these and other resources and tips to get kids ready for the next school year.

https://www.pta.org/home/family-resources/summer-learning

Thanks to our partners, Learning Heroes and the National Summer Learning Association, National PTA is pleased to offer tips and tools that will set your child up for success in the fall.

PTA leaders, teachers, parents and families should use the resources to engage families in education throughout a child’s academic career.

https://bit.ly/jonescountytransitions

School transition is a process that prepares all partners - students, families, schools, and communities - to develop knowledge, skills, and relationships that help students move from one educational setting to another. School transitions include those from home or Pre-K to elementary school, from elementary to middle school, from middle to high school, and from high school to college or career.

Free Multiple Meals (Breakfast and Lunch)

• Free for children ages 1-18
• June 1-June 30
• Daily Meal Pick-Up (Monday - Thursday)
• Jones County High School
  
• Gray Elementary School
  
• Gray Station Middle School (Summer School Only)
• Dames Ferry Elementary School
• Boys and Girls Club

• 5-Day Meal Kits
• *Bus Routes TBD - Mondays only
• *Jones County Public Library - Mondays only
• For more information call JC School Nutrition at 478-986-1390

We have received Chromebooks from the Emergency Connectivity Fund grant. The devices are available to check-out to PK-12th grade students and JCSS staff who do not have a device for at-home learning. This can include homework, summer enrichment/support, and for use in a virtual learning environment. These will need to be returned in 2027 or when a student withdraws from the system. The devices come with three years of accidental damage protection. Visit https://forms.office.com/r/JHFrHTyCGs to register.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.

The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

Who Is Eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?

A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:

• Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
• Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
• Participates in one of these assistance programs:
  • SNAP
  • Medicaid
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • WIC
  • Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
  • or Lifeline;
• Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
  • Tribal TANF
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
  • Tribal Head Start (income based)

Two Steps to Enroll

Apply Now

1. Go to ACPBenefit.org to submit an application or print out a mail-in application.
2. Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.

Some providers may have an alternative application that they will ask you to complete.

Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan.

Did you know summer’s irregular sleep patterns, meal choices, and activity schedules can impact your child’s health? Being healthy and active all summer can lower your child’s risk for obesity, boost their self-esteem, and make them happier and healthier overall. Now’s the time to start working more healthy activities into your family’s lifestyle. Read about 10 healthy family-fun activities for Summer.

Kids Summer Camps

• Weekly sessions
• May 30-July 29
• Different Weekly Themes & One field trip per week
• Rate includes field trips, lunch and 2 daily snacks
• Drop ins Welcome
• Register at https://bit.ly/3ryf2Rm

JCHS Movie Making Camp

• July 5-8
• 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  
• Jones County High School
• Rising 4th - 9th graders
• $50. Registration fee
• Movie Premiere on 7/8 at 7:00 p.m., JCHS auditorium
• Contact Adam Gillhouse with questions at adam.gillhouse@jones.k12.ga.us
• Registration form

• May 26 - June 16
• Thursdays
• 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Registration $35, (includes: 2 playable decks and the tournament entry fee for the final session)

MopTop and Beardie

4274 Gray Hwy, Suite A

Gray, Georgia

Register at https://form.jotform.com/221355943559161

Be Creative with Val Elliott

• June 13-18
• Ages 6-12
• 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• $40 daily or $200 for entire week
• To Register: Call or text 478-731-5538

Be Creative with Val Elliott

• July 25-30
• Ages 13-18
• 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• $40 daily or $200 for entire week
• To Register: Call or text 478-731-5538

AmStar 16- Macon Summer Kid's Flicks

• Tuesday & Wednesday
• 10:00 a.m.
• Admission $5.00
• AmStar 16- Macon
  5996 Zebulon Road
  Macon, GA 31210

• Tickets may be purchased at https://www.amstarcinemas.com/offers/summer-kid-flicks

Weekly Summer Camps

• June 27-July 1, July 11 - 15
• Various Ages
• 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• $125 for each camp
• ED-You Academy, 107 Forrest ST, Gray, GA
• Register at https://form.jotform.com/211075979427162

Spots are limited. Please contact the Jones County Extension Office for information at 478-986-3958 or email uge2169@uga.edu

Overnight Band Camp

• June 19-23, 2022
• Georgia College & State University
• Grades 5th - 12th
• Musicians of all levels
• $550 includes room and board
• Registration Information

Summer Horse Camp

• 3 day camp
• Dates throughout June
• 9 a.m. - 12 noon
• $125 per child / $50 non-refundable deposit
• Drinks and snacks provided
• Contact Brandi Drew at 706-819-8951 or Bambi1796@yahoo.com

• Weekly Sessions
• Session 1: Tuesday-Friday * May 31-June 3, 2022
• Session 2: Monday-Friday * June 6-10, 2022
• Session 3: Monday-Friday * June 13-17, 2022
• Session 4: Monday-Friday * June 21-24, 2022
• Session 5: Monday-Friday * June 27-July 1, 2022
• Session 6: Tuesday-Friday * July 5-8, 2022
• Session 7: Monday-Friday * July 11-15, 2022
• Session 8: Monday-Friday * July 18-22, 2022
• Session 9: Monday-Friday * July 25-29, 2022

• $125 per week, unless it's a 4-day week, then the cost is $115.
• Georgia College, West Campus & Wellness and Recreation Center, Milledgeville, GA
• Register at https://summercamps.gcsu.edu/kids-u

Mercer's Creative Computer Camps are excited to be back after missing two summers due to COVID-19. We return in 2022 leaving our old website behind and welcome this new website. We are also in a new building, and are offering an exciting new Maker Space Camp! These camps are offered on Mercer's Macon campus for two age groups: Panda Bears (campers that have completed 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade) and Grizzly Bears (campers that are 6th grade or higher). Visdit http://camps.cs.mercer.edu/ for more information.

Jr. Knights Camp

• “Finding Greatness Through Discovery”
• Discover the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and technology
• June 27-30, 2022
• Camp Locations: Macon and Cochran Campuses
• 8:30am-3:30pm
• Rising Pre-K-6 th Grade students
• Cost: $75 Early Bird before June 1; $95 after June 1 (includes lunch and t-shirt)
• Contact: Amanda Smith at 478-934-3127

May 31–July 22, 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eight-week program for ages 2–16. “Bee Ahead” of the class with this power-packed program! BASC is the place to be this summer!

Greenwood Baptist Church

• June 11, 2022
• Jones County Preschool
• 8:00 a.m. Registration
• 9:00 a.m. Start Time
• $25 entry fee
• Prizes will be awarded by age group
• All proceeds benefit Greenwood Baptist Church VBS
• Register at https://form.jotform.com/221354345607150

Baseball Camp - Factory Sports

• July 25-27
• 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Ages 6-13
• Cost $100
• Register Here
• For any questions call 478-234-2063
  

Soccer Camp - Factory Sports

• July 11-13
• 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Ages 6-13
• Cost $100
• Register Here
• For questions call 478-234-2063

Softball Camp - Factory Sports

• July 18-20
• 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Ages 6-13
• Cost $100
• Register Here
• For questions call 478-234-2063

Wrestling Camp - Factory Sports

• July 6-8
• 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Ages 6-13
• Cost $100
• Register Here
• For questions call 478-234-2063
  

Summer Camp

• Tennis, Golf & Swimming
• June 6-17, July 11-22
• Ages 7-12 (completed 1st grade and up)
• Rate includes activities and lunch
• $350 a week
• Healy Point, 293 River North Blvd, Macon, GA
• Call 478-743-1495, ext. 9 to register or for more information.

Athletic Camps

Mercer University, Macon, GA

• Football
• Baseball
• Softball
• Men's Basketball
• Women's Basketball
• Men's Soccer
• Women's Soccer
• Volleyball
• Men's Lacrosse
• Women's Lacrosse
• Mercer Fun Camp

https://mercerbears.com/sports/2016/5/22/Camps.aspx

https://www.mountdesales.net/athletics/camp-cavalier/

Join us for Camp Cavalier! Sports camps: skills development and competition in a variety of team sports. Educational camps: classes in science, math, technology, dance, art, and more!

https://oksmacon.com/

Offering karate summer programs: Mighty Mites (3–6), Juniors (7–12), Teen (13+), Adult Martial Arts, and Virtual home training options.

Summer Mondays

• June 6 - July 25 (not July 4)
• 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Ages: Completed Pre-k through 5th grade
• Bradley Baptist Church, 821 Monticello Highway, Gray, GA
• Sign up using the App or at bbcgray.org.

Vacation Bible School

• June 12-16
• Dinner at 5:30 p,m.
• Fun begins at 6:00 p.m. until 8:45mp.m.
• Ages: Completed Pre-k through 5th grade
• Elam Baptist Church, 203 Elam Church Road, Gray, GA
• Register at https://vbspro.events/p/events/elam

• June 26-29
• 6:40 p.m. - 8:45 p.m..
• Ages: Completed K-5th grade
• First Baptist Church, of Gray, 134 W. Clinton ST, Gray, GA
• Register at www.fbcgray.org

HYPHEN RETREAT

• Ages 18-30
• June 9-11
• Cost $60-$80
  
  

TEEN CAMP

• Ages 12-15
• June 13-17
• $120-$150
  
  

SENIOR CAMP

• Ages 15-18
• June 20-24
• $120-$150
  
  

Georgia District Campground

2477 Hwy-36

Milner, GA 30257

Register at https://www.georgiayouth.org/

Vacation Bible School

• June 20-23
• 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
• Ages: Elementary Children
• Gray United Methodist Church, 117 South Jefferson ST, Gray
• Register at https://vbspro.events/p/events/57c282

Vacation Bible School

• July 10-13, 2022
• 5:30 p.m. Supper
• 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
• Ages Pre-K through 5th grade
• Greenwood Baptist Church, 3400 Gray Hwy, Gray, GA 31032

• Register at https://form.jotform.com/221355277745158

Vacation Bible School

• June 20 - 23
• 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• A snack supper will be served each evening.

Back to School Bash

• Saturday, July 30
• 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• New City Eastside
  2360 Gray Highway
  Macon, GA 31211
  
• inflatables
• games with school supplies for prizes
• teacher goodie bags
• community resources like hair cuts and health screenings
• clothing closet.